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.
Where: Salvation Army, Clarence Road (side entrance), Southend, SS1 1BD
When: Mondays 5th January-9th February 2026, 6:30-7:30pm
Cost: Free
For more information, please visit the Parents 1st website:

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