Gentle movement, warm water and time to completely switch off—a unique ‘me-time’ experience for expectant mums
Growing a little life inside your body can feel heavy—on your back, hips, legs and energy levels. Pregnancy Aqua Yoga gives you 45 minutes just for you—to take that weight off, move comfortably and enjoy some proper time for yourself.
Each class combines gentle pregnancy-friendly exercise, stretching, pelvic-floor awareness, breathing techniques and supported floating relaxation. It is time to look after your body, clear your mind and enjoy a quiet connection with your baby.
Everything takes place in the shallow end, with your instructor in the water beside you and gentle music playing in the background. You do not need to be able to swim, you do not need any yoga experience, and you can work entirely at your own pace.
Birthlight™
The course was designed by Birthlight™, a teacher-training organisation with a holistic approach to pregnancy, birth and babyhood. “Mothering the mother” is at the heart of the Birthlight™ approach, helping women experience pregnancy and prepare for birth with support and confidence.
For Taking the Weight Off
The support of the water gives your body a welcome break. It allows you to move and stretch more comfortably while reducing pressure on tired muscles and joints.
For Easing Back, Hip and Pelvic Discomfort
Classes include gentle movements for the lower back, hips and pelvis, helping to release tension and maintain comfortable movement as your body changes.
For Keeping Your Body Moving
The natural resistance of the water allows you to gently work your legs, hips, arms and core without the impact of exercising on land.
For Building Strength
We use the natural resistance of the water to gently strengthen important areas, including the legs, hips, core and pelvic floor. Exercises also support balance, coordination and continued mobility throughout pregnancy.
For Practising Breathing and Pelvic-Floor Awareness
Learn controlled breathing, relaxation and pelvic-floor techniques that you can continue to use throughout pregnancy and as you prepare for birth.
For Proper Relaxation
Every session finishes with supported floating and guided relaxation. Soft music plays in the background, helping you slow down, let go of the day and completely switch off.
For Connecting with Your Baby
With fewer distractions and your body supported by the water, the class gives you dedicated time to focus on yourself, your breathing and your baby.
For Meeting Other Mums-to-Be
Classes are friendly, relaxed and limited to a maximum of nine women. It is a lovely opportunity to meet others who are at a similar stage of life.
With Focused In-Pool Support
Your instructor stays in the water throughout the class, providing guidance, support and encouragement while getting to know each expectant mum from week to week. Exercises can be adapted to suit your stage of pregnancy, comfort and ability.
What happens during a class?
Each 45-minute class includes a different combination of:
Classes vary from week to week, so you will enjoy different movements and relaxation positions throughout the course.
Everything can be adapted to your stage of pregnancy and how your body feels that day.
A small class with proper support
Your qualified Pregnancy Aqua Yoga instructor remains in the pool throughout the session, demonstrating each movement and providing individual guidance and encouragement.
There is no pressure to keep up with anyone else. You can take breaks, have a drink or adapt any movement whenever needed.
Classes are limited, keeping the experience personal, calm and supportive.
Course Breakdown
Courses usually consist of 10 weekly classes, with four terms offered throughout the year.
Certificates
After completing your course, your personalised Mum & Me certificate will be available to download from your Swimtastic account.
Swimtastic User Account If you are a new customer we will ask you to set up a user account. A user account is necessary to book a course. Once created you can use it to see course attendance and progression, purchase history, certificates and more.
Attendees
When booking a new course we will collect all the details of those attending the course.
Booking more than 1 course
It’s easy book more than one course. Just go through the process and after you add a course to your cart, you’ll be asked if you’d like to book another.
Follow on Course Offers
To avail of a priority place offer in the next term you must book it through your user account within the specified time to secure your place.
Everything you need to know
Enjoyed your Pregnancy Aqua Yoga course? We would love to welcome you back.
From enjoying the water during pregnancy to introducing your new baby to it—we would love to continue the journey with you both.
The €40 voucher is valid for one Parent & Baby course booking only and must be used within the expiry date stated on the voucher.
I had the most fantastic 7-week course. Zuzana was an amazing instructor and I really felt at ease with her in the water. She was always pleasant and friendly and explained everything really well. I had a great night’s sleep every night after the classes as the relaxation at the end was lovely. Now I’m looking forward to the infant classes.
I just finished my course of Ante Natal yoga with Swimtastic and I’m so glad I did it. Zuzana was amazing, and the classes were so relaxing and fun at the same time. Also, they were never the same, so you don’t get bored. I’m looking forward to going back, but this time it will be with my little one!
I loved every minute of the aqua natal yoga classes in Portlaoise. It was lovely to have that time to focus on me and the baby and to enjoy the weightlessness and support of the water. Zuzana was so friendly, welcoming and helpful. I can’t wait to do another course with Swimtastic. Thank you from Niamh in Portlaoise.
Really enjoyed pregnancy yoga. It was something to look forward to and gave me some peace of mind amid a difficult pregnancy when I had to give up other forms of exercise. It was great having the chats with other expectant mothers and lovely to feel weightless in the water! I look forward to more with this fabulous crew, this time with my baby.
I attended the pregnancy Yoga classes which were fantastic. I felt so comfortable in the class and Zuzana let us all go at our own pace, plus I slept like a baby afterwards which was great as I was having problems sleeping. All the instructors are fantastic. I will definitely be attending the baby swimming when I give birth.
I loved every minute of the Pregnancy Yoga classes in Portlaoise. Lovely to have that time to focus on me and the baby and to enjoy the support of the water. My instructor was so friendly and welcoming and helpful. I feel I got a lot out of the class, and I can’t wait to do another course with Swimtastic.
All our courses have been professionally and especially designed by the Swimtastic team. Our courses have the approval of our affiliates; Swim Ireland, STA (UK) and Birthlight.
At Swimtastic we pride ourselves on providing swimming programmes for all ages and abilities.
