Prenatal Yoga

Saskia has taught prenatal yoga for over 20 years. She is passionate about teaching this specialized class. Just because we are pregnant doesn't mean we necessarily slow down! In these classes, students prepare for this sacred journey through pregnancy and plant the seeds for parenthood. Saskia has developed her class specifically to meet the needs and changes of the pregnant body. She holds a safe and sacred space for her students to connect with their growing baby and ever-changing bodies by integrating asana and restorative yoga into her classes. 

Practicing prenatal yoga is associated with a range of physical and mental health benefits for expectant mothers, including boosting strength, improving flexibility and balance, and easing pregnancy-related discomforts. As important as moderate exercise is during pregnancy, knowing how to rest deeply and rejuvenate is equally essential. Saskia merges these two aspects into her prenatal classes to help prepare mamas-to-be for labor, delivery, and the critical first years of motherhood. 

• Drop-ins are $20. Venmo @westrockwellness or pay cash at the door. 
• Special introductory rate: 3 classes for $30 (good through November 2023)! 
• Please bring your own yoga mat and water bottle. 

Saskia Bergmans is a yoga teacher, mentor, writer, and artist. She is passionate about helping women navigate major life transitions with confidence and clarity. She guides her yoga students and clients to achieve greater balance, healing, and mental freedom from within. Saskia teaches her yoga classes and 200 hour Yoga Training Programs in the lineage of Yogaspirit. She cultivates learning in her students by guiding multi-level classes from the physical foundation of the body through to the healing components of yoga. Saskia holds a safe and sacred place for her students to regain and build confidence in themselves and their bodies through her yoga classes, spiritual mentoring, and meditation courses. She has practiced as a doula and teaches workshops to educate parents on the importance of prenatal and postpartum self-care. Saskia grew up in England and currently lives in New Haven with her two daughters.