YogaMums at Ananta Yoga Studio

YogaMums at Ananta Yoga Studio is a specialized center located in Wicklow, offering expert-led classes designed to support women through every stage of motherhood. Led by Carmel O’Dwyer, a highly experienced teacher with over 20 years in the field and a 500-hour IYA diploma, the studio provides a safe, nurturing environment for both mind and body.

The flagship Pregnancy Yoga course is tailored for women from their 12th week of gestation onwards. These gentle, low-impact sessions focus on strengthening, toning, and stretching to promote optimal health for both mother and baby. Participants learn essential breathing techniques and relaxation methods that help alleviate discomfort, improve sleep, and build confidence for a natural birth. Classes are held weekly in Bray and Greystones, with a €129 course fee that is often reclaimable through health insurance.

For new mothers, the studio offers Mum & Baby Postnatal Yoga, suitable for babies aged 6 weeks to 1 year (8 weeks for C-section babies). This playful and engaging class helps restore core strength and tone muscles affected by pregnancy, while providing a supportive community for new moms. It is highly recommended as a safe reintroduction to exercise before attempting high-impact activities like running or aerobics. The €129 course includes all learning materials and support.

Beyond yoga, YogaMums provides Baby Massage courses taught by certified IAIM instructors. This practice fosters deep bonding, improves digestion, calms colic, and promotes better sleep for infants, while giving parents valuable tools for relaxation and connection. Additionally, the studio hosts Antenatal Active Birth Workshops (€165), which prepare partners and dads for the journey of labor and delivery.

With a team that includes midwives, lactation consultants, and massage therapists, YogaMums offers a holistic approach to maternity care, empowering families with education and compassionate support from pregnancy through the early postnatal period.