Southend Pregnancy and Postnatal Stretch and Relaxation group
Posted on: November 17, 2025
Parents 1st are pleased to announce our new Stretch and Relaxation group for pregnant and new parents in Southend.
Join us for 6 weeks of yoga. Suitable during pregnancy and after birth. (Please note: These groups are free for a trial period only).
Connect with your growing belly or baby with an hour of quiet bonding. Strengthen your body, improve your posture, and release tension through breathing, mindfulness and gentle low impact movement.
What to expect from our Stretch and Relaxation group:
Sessions will include 45 minutes of stretch and relaxation
Gentle, low-impact movement
Exercises to help strengthen your body and improve your posture
After the class, there’ll be 15 minutes of peer support and conversation
Be part of a supportive community of parents
No experience necessary. Mats provided. Just bring a water bottle, blanket for relaxation and any baby essentials if you’re bringing your baby.
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