Aurea Kelvin - pregnancy, postnatal and baby classes and support

19/03/2025

Hi all, I'm temporarily pausing all my work for an unknown amount of time. Apologies to anyone wanting to attend my classes or have some doula support from me, I'm really sorry for any inconvenience or disappointment caused. Please do check back here from time to time to see when I will re-start my classes and other services. All the best!

21/12/2024

Happy Winter Solstice to all of you. Solstice is a day of change, the first day of winter. Today I feel like cuddling under a warm blanket with a hot drink, and getting nice and cosy. May you all enjoy, in your own ways, the slow return of more light in the days ahead.

27/05/2024

Did you know that babies benefit from yoga, just like adults do? In each class we do stretches that are adapted for babies, which can:
* encourage healthy development of the brain and nervous system
* aid digestion
*improve sleep
* help build flexibility, strength and balance
* create a joyful bonding experience between you and your baby
*balance playful activity and relaxation
Next course starts the 4th of June! Book now by emailing aureakelvin@hotmail.com.

09/04/2024

Only a couple of spaces left in baby yoga for next term! Email aureakelvin@hotmail.com or fill in a contact form at www.aureakelvin.com to book your place soon.
Classes are on Tuesdays 11-12 at the Lancaster Quaker Meeting House. New term starts on the 16th of April.

19/02/2024

Are you pregnant and looking for a place where you can relax, stretch, and meet other mothers-to-be? Come to pregnancy yoga on Wednesday evenings, 6:15-7:30 at the Lancaster Quaker Meeting House.
A new course starts this Wednesday the 21st of February. There are 5 sessions and the cost is £47.50. To book contact Aurea at aureakelvin@hotmail.com, or visit the website www.aureakelvin.com and fill in a contact form.
* you can start the course at any point at any point in the term
*The class is appropriate from 14 weeks pregnancy up until birth.
*No yoga experience necessary.

05/01/2024

The new term is starting the week of the 8th of January. It's not too late to book a place on any of my courses. Message me here or email me at aureakelvin@hotmail.com to sign up.

*The explorers course is back and on a new day. It's an active, dynamic class for you
and your little one. If your child is moving around the room and is younger than 2,
this is a great class for you.

*Pregnancy yoga is from 14 weeks pregnancy up until birth. Not 14 weeks yet? You
can start in the middle of the course. 37 weeks or more? You can come as a drop-in
student. Note: drop-ins not available unless you are 37 weeks or more.

*Baby yoga and Pregnancy yoga are at the Lancaster Quaker Meeting House,
Explorers is at The Storey.

24/12/2023

17/11/2023

Did you know that you can book a place in my pregnancy yoga classes at any time during a course? You don't have to wait until January to start doing pregnancy yoga, you can start now!
To book, email aureakelvin@hotmail.com, fill out a contact form at www.aureakelvin.com or text 07779232866.
Classes are on Wednesday evenings 6:15-7:30 at the Lancaster Quaker Meeting House and are suitable for people who are 14 weeks pregnant up until birth.

20/10/2023

I thought I would share my timetable for November/December as a new term is going to start soon!. All classes are currently on pause over the half term. To book on a course or arrange a private session email aureakelvin@hotmail.com or fill in a contact form at www.aureakelvin.com.
*Note, the Tuesday parent and baby yoga class is for babies 12 weeks and older that aren't crawling yet.
*If your baby is too young for that class, and you want to start in January, contact me and I'll add your name to the waitlist.
*I'm aiming to restart my explorers yoga class for crawlers and walkers up to around the age of 2 in January, please contact me if you'd like to find out more.
*Pregnancy yoga is suitable from 14 weeks until birth.
*You can start pregnancy yoga at any time during the course, as long as there is space, so contact me to book on if you are not 14 weeks yet, but will be in the middle of the course.
*There's a possiblity that I will teach a birth skills for pregnant women/people and their birth partners in December or at the beginning of 2024. Date not yet decided, but again, get in touch if you're interested.

18/10/2023

Proud to be a Doula UK recognised birth doula! 🥰

We are very proud to share new evidence of the positive impact that Doula UK doulas make and the growing demand for doula support.

Our members complete an annual return each year detailing their doula work. From this data, we are able to identify the positive impact of having a doula during pregnancy, birth, and after the birth of a baby.

A staggering 2,047 births were supported by a Doula UK doula last year!

We saw an increase in families choosing home birth which was the most popular place to give birth with doula support, closely followed by hospitals and birth centres. 64% of births were spontaneous.

The power of doulas goes beyond the birth itself. With doula support, 99% of families initiated breastfeeding a stark difference to the National average of 71%.

In 2019 research published in the Cochrane Review found continuous support from a doula could improve several health outcomes for both the woman or birthing person and baby. In addition, those who receive continuous support may be less likely to use pain medications, may have shorter labours, and may be more likely to be satisfied with their birth experience.

Doulas provide continuous emotional, practical and informative support to the whole family. If you're curious to find out more about doulas or if you would like to find a doula to support you, visit www.doula.org.uk or click Find a Doula in our link tree.

Doula UK is on a mission to show the world the incredible benefits of doula support, and our research is backing it up!

17/10/2023

Bookings for the next pregnancy yoga course with Aurea are now open!
*classes are on Wednesdays 6:15-7:30 at the Lancaster Quaker Meeting House, next to the train station
*to book, email aureakelvin@hotmail.com or fill in a contact form on the website: www.aureakelvin.com
* Next term is 1 November-13th December
*cost for the term = £66.50
*Want to come along this week instead of waiting for next term? Contact me before 5pm on Wednesday the 18th and you can try the class for £9.50 this week.

16/10/2023

The creating of community through my classes is so important to me. This month, I've had two different previous students get in touch with me to tell me that they had just met up with some of the friends that they made in my pregnancy (and baby) yoga classes. I see some at my son's school and they are still good friends to each other. Over the years I've had so many students who have made lifelong friends from my classses, and it really makes my heart glow.💕
Pregnancy can be a lonely time if you don't know anyone else who is pregnant. Even if you don't make lifelong friends, having other people around you going through that journey of pregnancy at the same time as you are can be so important. It's so helpful to feel like you're not alone, and to hear other people going through some of the same things as you are.
If you would like to book onto my pregnancy yoga classes, email me at aureakelvin@hotmail.com. Classes are on Wednesday evenings 6:15-7:30 at the Lancaster Quaker Meeting House. The next term starts on the 1st of November.
For more information you can also visit aureakelvin@hotmail.com