Prenatal Yoga

Since 2005, this class has provided many women with a supplement to their childbirth education and preparation, and many babies with happier, healthier moms!

Calm your mind and strengthen your body with gentle and invigorating exercises.
Learn simple breathing and relaxation techniques.
Join a supportive community of expectant mothers.
Small group classes with Lela Beem who will modify the postures according to your needs.
No prior yoga experience necessary!
Class topics include: Core and pelvic floor strengthening, principles of relaxation, Yogic breathing techniques for pain-coping, building focus, vocalizing and letting go.

Where and When?: Sundays, 12:30-1:45pm; Wednesdays, 5:30-6:30pm; All classes held at Grateful Yoga, 1108 Davis Street, Evanston, IL
Next available series:: Sundays:, July 11 - Aug 1, Aug 8 - Aug 29, Sept 12 - Oct 3; Wednesdays: June 30- July 21, July 28 - Aug 18, Sept 8 - Sept 29; Drop-in space often available- please email
How much?: 4 weeks, once a week (Sun or Wed): $65; 4 weeks, twice a week (Sun and Wed, save $15): $115; Drop-in: $17; You can join the series part-way through at a pro-rated price or drop-in on a space-available basis. Please also note that during the summer, since classes are less full, I can allow students to mix and match Sundays and Wednesdays within the four week series period.
How do I pay?: Pay by cash or check at your first class, or use your credit card online.
Who's Lela?: Read more about Lela's philosophy and background, call 847-644-3623 or send an email to lela (at) gratefulyoga (dot) com to learn more about the class.

Please also visit the Birth & Beyond Educational Network page for more holistic prenatal and postnatal resources in the area.

Convenient from Evanston, Rogers Park, Chicago, Edgewater, Lakeview, Andersonville, Lincolnwood, Skokie, Winnetka, Kenilworth, Niles, Morton Grove, Glenview, Glencoe, Northfield, Northbrook, Wilmette, Highland Park, Arlington Heights and Mt. Prospect.