Apple Tree Yoga Southampton

Hamble pregnancy group about to start on zoom lovely yogis, same link as last week 🙏 ###

Following up on the email I sent you (if you are currently attending pregnancy yoga) last week about the last stages of pregnancy and what you can be doing to prepare for birth, here's some more information on induction...

I'm pulling together information today on birth planning, and that'll come out to you with your two yoga practices on Thursday.

Looking forward to seeing you on the mat soon dear yogis,
Namaste,
Ani ###

What do women want when it comes to the induction decision?

This is an important but overlooked question.

When the draft NICE guidance on induction of labour came out last year, one of the biggest criticisms was that the panel had all but ignored the research which looked at women's experiences of induction and what women want.

When I wrote my books on induction, this was one of the key things that I looked at. In fact, there's a whole chapter on this in In Your Own Time.

Not that everyone wants the same thing, of course.

But we hear from many women who feel that induction is (or was) not what they want.

Often, women find that it’s hard to be heard.

It’s also hard to get good information which isn’t coercive and fear-based.

Many also find that it’s hard to say no to induction of labour.

Those are just some of the reasons that I have an entire information hub on this topic.

I also have a blog post which looks specifically at the question of what women want.

If you'd like to know more, you can find it at https://www.sarawickham.com/research-updates/the-induction-decision-what-do-women-want/

There's no right or wrong when it comes to induction or any other birth decision.

But it doesn't hurt to be informed, so that you can make the decisions that are right for you.

Check your inboxes for an important update about pregnancy classes this week please dear yogis!

Joining emails have just gone out for mummy and baby yoga too, I have one space left in the 11.30 (younger baby) class so if you would like to join message me :-)

Namaste,
Ani ###

Welcome to the world baby Remy, born on the very auspicious date of 22/2/22 :-) Congratulations Sophie on his safe arrival, he's utterly gorgeous!

Interestingly (and relevant to recent discussions in class) he weighed 7lb 14oz, but a growth scan the day before he was born estimated him at 8lb 15oz!

We hope you are enjoying your babymoon and I look forward to seeing you back on the mat when you are ready :-)

Namaste yogis,
Ani ###

My dear mini-yogi looked at the calendar this morning and asked me why Sunday’s session is called a workshop ‘because it’s supposed to be about relaxing not working!’. And she’s absolutely right! So I’m going to think of a new name for these lovely sessions which are basically a longer and even more relaxing version of a regular class with me :-)

We have a 90+ minute yoga practice which allows us more time to dive deeper into postures, with lots of individual attention, propping and adjustments if you wish. Then a longer relaxation than we normally have time for, with a guided meditation. Then a little bit of time to debrief and drink tea/eat cake as you gently prepare yourself to head back into normal life, carrying that blissful calm feeling with you...

The session this weekend is on Sunday afternoon (2-4.30pm) at Hamble Village Memorial Hall and I have a couple of spaces left if you’d like to join us! Suitable for all yogis (even if you’ve had a break) as long as you’re not currently pregnant and your newest baby (if you have one!) is at least 6 months old.

Contact me if you have any questions or just hop onto Momo and book in for some lovely you time :-) https://www.momoyoga.com/appletreeyoga/lesson/12860082/february-workshop

I would love to see you there, it’s a beautiful venue and will be a gorgeous little group of yogis…

Namaste,
Ani ###

Double Downward Facing Dog!

I had the best time teaching these two amazing yogis today 🥰 It was the first visit to the studio for Ivy (5 years old) and she settled in so quickly! I had a load of tricks up my sleeve that I didn’t need, she was so focused and engaged throughout, and an absolute delight to practice with! 🙏 ###

As we head into half term, I think we all need to 😉

If you want to feel this relaxed then join me next Sunday for a gorgeous afternoon of yoga and yoga Nidra (deep relaxation). Just a few spaces left (only for humans I’m afraid Hudson!). Contact me for more info or check it out on Momo 🙏 ###

Ahead of Botley class this evening here is the beautiful Benjamin to welcome into the world! Born to Vicky from the Botley group on Sunday, weighing an impressive 8lb12 :-)

Congratulations Vicky, he's adorable and Millie looks like a wonderful big sister... Namaste, Ani ###

Looking forward to mummy and baby yoga today 🧘‍♀️

Apple Tree Yoga Southampton updated their info in the about section.

Apple Tree Yoga Southampton updated their info in the about section.

Another beautiful baby welcomed into the world... :-) Congratulations to Alex (Hamble group) on the safe (and speedy once he got going!) arrival of Ezra Merlin, an impressive 11lbs of delightfulness! I hope you are settling into life as a family of four and I can't wait to meet him! Namaste, Ani ###

Congratulations Gemma (Hamble group) on the safe arrival of this darling boy. With a 9-5 labour you'd have had to call him Dolly if he'd been a girl!

Freddie (a dinky 6.14) looks like utterly adorable, I hope you are enjoying your babymoon and I can't wait to see you both back on the mat for mummy and baby yoga when you are ready :-)

Namaste yogis,
Ani ###

Look at this gorgeous little dinky newborn! Welcome to the world Orla, following in your lovely big brother's footsteps weighing in at 5.10lbs (more proof that growth scans really aren't accurate!) and is the spitting image of him! Many many congratulations Katie (Botley group) on her safe arrival and I can't wait to meet her when you are ready to come back to mummy and baby yoga :-)

Namaste,
Ani ###

Welcome to the world Amina, and huge congratulations to Amy (Botley group) on her safe arrival. Soraia already looks like an excellent big sister! I hope you are all enjoying getting to know each other and I can't wait to meet this gorgeous little one soon! Namaste, Ani ###

What an amazing photo of our amazing moon...

The Full Wolf Moon rising behind the amazing Glastonbury Tor tonight 🐺🌝😍

January's full moon is known as the Wolf Moon. At this time of year, wolves are the most active 🐺

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A late announcement for this darling boy, born on Boxing Day!

Welcome to the world Rowan, and congratulations Emma (Botley group) on his arrival.

I'm so glad that what you learnt in class helped you to get the birth you hoped for - it sounds wonderful :-) I hope he's settling into life on the outside well, he looks very relaxed in these lovely photos :-)

Namaste yogis,
Ani 🙏

Good morning yogis!

My day is all about getting ready for the new term of Mummy and Baby yoga which starts tomorrow :-)

I have a couple of spaces in the 11.30 class if you would like to join us for some gorgeous yoga to support your post-natal recovery and help your baby to stretch and relax (great for sleep!) friendly chat and yummy cake (I think I'm going to bake my signature lemon drizzle for you tomorrow!).

Suitable for babies 6 weeks - mobile. Message me if you'd like to join us :-)

Namaste,
Ani ###

Good morning yogis, I hope the new term is starting smoothly for you all. I'm excited to get back to classes this week after a break with just some wonderful private sessions in the studio this week. Pregnancy and Belles resume this week, Mum and Baby starts next week (so you still have time to book/rebook if you haven't yet!).

See you on the mat soon dear yogis,
Namaste,
Ani ###

Beautiful (and fittingly) new moon up there tonight yogis...

A wonderful opportunity to set intentions for the new year, you might like to perform a ritual (the image below has some simple ideas), or roll out your mat for some yummy yoga, and take a longer savasanah to tune in to what you really want to draw in this month. Or maybe just stop for a mini minute, step outside, look up at the moon and embrace this new beginning...

Onwards and upwards into 2022 dear yogis, one deep breath at a time...

Sending love and new moon new year energy to you all,
Namaste 🙏
Ani ###

Here's a summary of my offerings in 2022, I hope to see you on the mat 🙏

Current classes and availability...

Pregnancy Yoga (restarts w/c 3rd Jan)

Tuesdays 7-8.15pm at Hamble Village Memorial Hall (few spaces)
Wednesdays 7.30-8.45 at The Botley Centre (few spaces)

Suitable from 12 weeks pregnant until birth. A lovely stretchy practice to ease pregnancy aches and pains (including PGP and sciatica, as well as more common complaints like back pain and running out of room for food!). Includes breathing practices to prepare for labour and birth, and a gorgeous guided relaxation / meditation to finish.

Postnatal Yoga:
Tuesday mornings at 10am and 11.30am at Julie's Dance Studio. Starts on 11th January for 6 weeks, few spaces left 🙂

Small and friendly classes that give you a yoga practice designed to support post-natal recovery (including core strengthening and pelvic floor work as appropriate to you) and help you with those tight shoulders that come with all the carrying and feeding! Plus baby / toddler yoga for your lovely little ones, tailored to their age and designed to support their development. And (possibly the most important bit!) time to connect, with your little one, with new friends, and to enjoy a cup of tea and some homemade cake 🙂

Belles: Thursdays at 8pm currently on Zoom (restarts 6th Jan)
Yoga for women with at least 1 years practice and at least 6 months postpartum. A more advanced class, tailored to what the group needs each week, with a focus on a beautiful flowing practice and deep relaxation. (Space for returning / existing yogis).

Also in my gorgeous garden studio (in Woolston) I offer:

Private yoga therapy sessions for all yogis

Tailored birth preparation sessions (for you and your birth partner)

Bespoke Hypnobirthing courses

If you are wondering if yoga (or me!) are right for you, here are some snippets from the lovely reviews yogis have left me (you can read then in full, and more by clicking the 'reviews' tab on this page 🙂

"I hadn't tried yoga before, but after going to Ani's sessions I'm a convert!"

"Starting my yoga journey with Ani was the best thing I ever did!"

I can't wait to welcome you to the mat...

Namaste 🙏
Ani ###

This is what I hope for you all this NYE dear yogis…

Thank you for choosing to practice with me in this very strange year, and I look forward to seeing you on the mat in the new year…

Namaste 🙏
Ani ###

On the stroke of midnight tonight, you can resolve to be better, if you like…
to be fitter,
to be healthier,
to work harder.

On the stroke of midnight tonight,
you can resolve to become a whole new you,
if you so choose.

Or, you can take a moment to acknowledge what you already are.
All that you already are.
Because it’s a lot.
You’re a lot.

And you deserve to be seen.

On the stroke of midnight tonight perhaps you could congratulate yourself, for coping.
For breaking, again,
and for rebuilding, again.

For catching the stones life has thrown at you,
and for using them to build your castle that little bit higher.

You have endured my friend.

And I don’t see the need to resolve to become a whole new you,
when you are already so very much indeed.

Happy new year.

You made it.

Donna Ashworth

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Very last minute but if any of my lovely clients would like a treat for their mini yogi this afternoon then I have 2 tickets to the matinee (2pm) performance of Peter Pan at the MAST in Southampton this afternonnn. I paid £16 each for them and would welcome recouping some of that back, but were rather they were used than not! E-tickets so I can forward them to you :-) Namaste, Ani ###

Aww, welcome to the world Fern Mabel, what a sweetheart you are :-) Congratulations Amy (Hamble group) on her safe arrival, I am so glad you got your water birth and to hear how much the breathing techniques helped you 🙏

Namaste yogis,
Ani ###

Namaste yogis, just a reminder for pregnant clients that we're moving online this week just to keep everyone safe ahead of Christmas with the new Covid variant and rising rates. Check your email for the Zoom link and later this week for the recording and a little Christmas meditation from me :-)

Namaste, see you on the mat soon (virtually!) ###

Lovely baby news from Jeanine (Botley group) - Ned arrived safely earthside last Thursday :-)

What a beautiful little (not so little at 8lb 4oz!) soul...

I hope you are enjoying getting to know each other as a new family of four, and I can't wait to see you both back on the mat for some yummy mummy and baby yoga in the New Year :-)

Namaste yogis,
Ani ###

Beautiful sunrise behind the yoga studio this morning…

Good morning yogis!

Just a reminder that as we return to mandatory face masks in indoor public spaces, please do remember to bring a mask for entering / existing the studio. We remain exempt from wearing them whilst on our mats and practicing.

As always I will keep a close eye on any updates and let you know if anything changes.

Namaste,
Ani ###

Lovely baby news to share on this sunny Sunday morning :-) Welcome earthside Eliza, born at home after a very speedy (53 minute!) labour yesterday morning. Apparently she did want to just hop on out (and into daddy's hands!) :-)

Congratulations Lauren, and big sister Matilda!

Namaste yogis,
Ani ###