If you are looking for a pregnancy yoga class in London that goes a little deeper, this one is worth knowing about.
@desiree.boyneburg (Desiree) will be running a weekly pregnancy yoga class at The Vestry, Christ Church Kensington, combining micromovements for pelvic release with a 30-minute GBM hypnobirthing visualisation by Dr Gowri Motha to close each session.
Suitable from 14 weeks, open to all levels. No previous yoga experience needed.
The class may support common pregnancy discomforts including back ache, pelvic pain, indigestion, and insomnia, and can help you feel more prepared and at ease as your due date approaches.
Mondays, 6–7.30pm (term time only). Running until 29 June 2026. No class 25 May (bank holiday).
Single drop-in: £20 · Six-week course: £100
The Vestry, Christ Church Kensington, Victoria Road, W8 5RQ
Nearest tube: Gloucester Road or High Street Kensington
Book via this 👉 https://f.mtr.cool/kqlefjrmeq
Questions? Contact Desiree directly at [email protected] or contact @tutti.frutti.nest
For more about the Gentle Birth Method visit gentlebirthmethod.com
Please check with your midwife or healthcare provider before starting any new exercise in pregnancy.
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Before hypnobirthing was mainstream, before gentle birth became part of the conversation, there was Dr Marie Gowri Motha.
In the early 2000s, Elle Macpherson hosted an intimate celebration at Cecconi’s in London to mark the launch of the Gentle Birth Method book.
The room brought together women who had come to know Dr Motha’s work through pregnancy, birth preparation and motherhood, including Gwyneth Paltrow, Kate Moss, Donna Air, Santa Montefiore and more.
The launch was covered by HELLO! and InStyle, helping bring wider attention to a gentler, more holistic way of preparing for birth.
Nearly 40 years since Dr Motha began her practice, the heart of the method remains the same: calm preparation, personalised care and deep trust in the body’s ability to give birth.
If you are pregnant, planning, or preparing for birth, we would love to hear from you.
Contact us via the link in bio.
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Big thank you to Jess @jessiej Sky’s mum 😊 for your genuine support. 💙
It was a pleasure to witness your journey through pregnancy, your full dedication to birth, and then becoming a mother. I remember your postpartum days—again, full commitment to Sky and your own needs, always speaking the truth like the uncomfortable feeling of your breast and more, the need for receiving love, to continue caring and learning but also allowing your vulnerabilities and need of being cared for.
So altogether, as you well said, it’s wonderful to receive support from other women. I thank you so much for keeping it real and for valuing and supporting our work. Your authenticity means everything. Miss you! ❤️
Nearly 40 years ago, Dr Marie Gowri Motha founded the Gentle Birth Method in London.
She came from 14 years as an NHS obstetrician. In 1987, she conducted the first documented water birth in a London NHS hospital.
Working in conventional medicine, she began to see what was missing. She identified the special needs of pregnant women's bodies and minds, and started to explore a different way.
The method she developed combined hands-on treatments, mental preparation, nourishment, and carefully chosen products.
It has never changed.
Thousands of births later, the same approach continues to support mothers through pregnancy, birth, and the fourth trimester.
Explore the method at the link in the description.
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Fear around birth often starts before labor even begins, when the mind focuses more on pain than the experience itself.
The Gentle Birth Method (GBM) at Wellth helps break the fear–tension cycle through breathing techniques and guided relaxation, supporting a calmer state of mind.
When fear softens, the body responds differently.
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Just look at this moment 🤍
A baby welcomed earthside.
A mother full of strength.
A birth filled with love.
This was Liran’s second baby with us, which makes this story even more special.
Liran gave birth in water after just three hours in the birth unit, and described the second stage as “just a few breaths, and he was out.”
Her words are such a beautiful reminder of how transformative the right support can be.
Thank you, Liran, for trusting us again and for sharing this moment with us.
Share this with someone who needs a little reminder that birth can also be gentle, powerful, and full of light.
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Birth preparation is more than a hospital bag.
The Gentle Birth Method is a mind-body programme that works on three levels: physical, mental, and emotional.
Developed by Dr Marie Gowri Motha, it has been preparing mothers for nearly 40 years.
Swipe to see the four foundations of the method and how they support you from the very start of pregnancy all the way through to postnatal recovery.
Explore consultations, classes, treatments, and the full GBM range through the link in the description.
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Mother's Day looks a little different for everyone.
For some it is a day full of noise and flowers. For others it is quieter, more tender, more personal. Wherever today finds you, we hope you feel seen.
At Gentle Birth Method, we walk alongside mothers at every stage of the journey. From the very first steps of preparation, through pregnancy, birth, and into the postnatal weeks. It is a privilege we do not take lightly.
Happy Mother's Day to every mother in our community. You are seen, you are valued, and you are not doing this alone. 🤍
If you are looking for support at any stage of your journey, we would love to help. Explore our programmes, consultations, and care through the link in bio.
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Even when pregnancy is fine, anxiety can still show up. Often, it comes from fear of the unknown and overthinking, not the body itself.
The Gentle Birth Method (GBM) at Wellth helps calm the mind through hypnobirthing and guided visualization, so you feel more grounded and in control.
When the mind is calm, the experience shifts too.
DM us to learn more about GBM at Wellth.
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When you are trying to conceive, it is easy to feel pulled in many directions.
But often, what matters most is not more pressure. It is coming back to the basics.
Balanced nutrition. Good sleep. Stress support. Less alcohol. No smoking. Folic acid. Professional guidance when needed.
At Gentle Birth Method, we help women focus on what actually matters in trimester zero, with calm, personalised support.
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Some stories stay with you 🤍
Grace’s words are one of those stories.
After a miscarriage, she found her way to Gentle Birth Method, and from that point on, everything began to shift. She describes feeling energised, healthy, calm, and deeply supported throughout her pregnancy journey.
She went on to have her home VBAC, something she says she truly does not believe would have happened without Gowri’s wisdom, care, and magical touch.
What makes this story so powerful is not just the birth itself, but how held, confident, and transformed Grace felt along the way. Thank you, Grace, for sharing such heartfelt words with us.
If this story touched you, share it with a mama who needs the reminder that birth can be powerful, gentle, and deeply supported.
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Fertility isn’t something to force… it’s something to support
When your body feels balanced, safe, and nourished, everything begins to shift, naturally.
Discover a gentler, more holistic approach with GBM at Wellth.
Dm to book your session today.
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