Apple Tree Yoga Southampton

15/01/2026

Aww, what a wonderful review from my current hypnobirthing couple, thank you Gee and Lem!

"We had such a wonderful experience on the two day hypnobirthing course with Ani. Completing this course was hands down, the best decision we have made in the lead up to the birth of our baby - we left the course feeling calm, positive and armed with a wealth of knowledge to have a positive birth experience that we are in control of.

It is clear that Ani is an absolute oracle when it comes to all things birth and labour, and we were able to have a wonderfully balanced view of the science behind all of the elements, hormonal and otherwise that play a part in labour, which really helped with our understanding of it all.

The course was in a wonderfully welcoming and relaxed environment and we felt truly safe and listened to as we discussed our hopes, and fears ahead of the upcoming birth of our first little one.

As a couple, we came away from this course feeling that we are about to embark on an exciting journey together. The best thing to come out of this is that we both feel involved and my partner is confident that he will be able to advocate on my behalf when the big day comes, and has the skills he needs to understand what is happening and support me in this. We have a birth plan and a birth map, and even if things do not go as planned, I feel that we have learnt the skills to help us feel calm and connected, whatever happens on the day.

I cannot recommend Ani highly enough, and will be recommending to all future pregnant family and friends!"

I'm getting lots of interest in hypnobirthing at the moment, so to save you hunting here are some links to find out more (and read more lovely reviews!)

This is my website which explains how and what I teach: https://appletreeyoga.net/hypnobirthing/

If you search 'AppleTree Yoga Southampton' on Google you'll find my Google page which has 18 5 star reviews.

I only take one couple at a time so that you get my dedicated attention, and I often get booked up months in advance, so it's worth getting dates in early.

I'm currently available from mid - late March, but could fit in a course in February if dates worked as my next couple don't start until the 28th. Your course would ideally start at around 32-34 weeks pregnant so that you get your personalised hypnosis recording ready to practice, and we can work on your birth plan ahead of your 36 week midwife appointment. But as always, I'll be as flexible as I can be to accommodate and support you!

Namaste yogis,
Ani ###

Contact me for more information on hypnobirthing and how I can help you have a smoother birth. I offer individually tailored Natal Hypnotherapy sessions for you and your birth partner(s).…

06/01/2026

Really looking forward to getting back to teaching pregnancy yoga this evening at Hamble Village Memorial Hall. Bring blankets for savassana and wrap up warm yogis!

Just a note that both pregnancy yoga classes are now full with waiting lists. If you are hoping to join later on then do message me to reserve your space on the waiting list as it's unlikely that I'll have any short notice spaces for the next 6 weeks at least...

Ani xx

04/01/2026

Aww, welcome to the world to this gorgeous boy who arrived on the 29th and was (I think) the last yoga baby of the year!

Congratulations to Ami (Botley group) on the safe arrival of Finley, it sounds like you did amazingly well, and he's super cute - look at all that hair!!! I can't wait to meet him at mum and baby yoga, and I hope you are enjoying your baby moon :-)

Ani xx

02/01/2026

I am back to work and really looking forward to getting back in the yoga shed this afternoon with some lovely yogis, and then teaching hypnobirthing with a new couple tomorrow :-)

A quick update on availability:

Group classes start back next week, I have some space in mum and baby if you'd like to join a lovely small and friendly group to support you and your baby (Friday mornings at Hamble Village Memorial Hall), I have one space left in pregnancy yoga at Hamble (Tuesday evenings), but pregnancy at Botley (Wednesday evenings) now has a waiting list (let me know if you want on!). I'm taking hypnobirthing bookings from mid-March. One-to-one sessions are available at times to suit - I currently have a rare evening space on Mondays...

Looking forward to seeing you on the mat soon :-)

Namaste yogis,
Ani ###

31/12/2025

Gosh, what year 2025 has been! Despite a difficult personal year including tearing my meniscus (a tricksy little half moon shaped bit of knee cartilage) in the spring and not being able to get down to my mat (well, I could probably get down, but not back up again!), I have had a humbling and wonderful year of teaching yoga, albeit mostly from a chair....

My booking system says that I've welcomed 77 new yogis to class (that doesn't include returning yogis, of whom I am very grateful to have had many of too - it lights up my day when I see your names pop up in my inbox with new pregnancies!).

My records list 46 new babies welcomed into the world, 8 of them with the benefit of hypnobirthing :-) And I have had lovely cuddles with some of them at mum and baby yoga, which is always the highlight of my week!

I have seen many bumps, and babies, and friendships grow. It's my absolute honour to share these precious times with you all, I feel so lucky to do the work that I do, and I am grateful for every one of you for joining me on the mat :-)

I hope to practice with you in 2026. Meanwhile Happy New Year Yogis!
Ani ###

13/12/2025

Lovely end to the year for mummy and baby yoga yesterday with these gorgeous Christmas puddings! We've had some fabulous sessions this half term, babies settled beautifully and really enjoyed seeing their friends so we've enjoyed lots of mummy yoga, and of course the babies have had their yummy yoga too! Namaste yogis, it's been such a pleasure! See you in the new year :-)

11/12/2025

Lovely news from Mia (Botley group). Congratulations Mia on the arrival of the very gorgeous Isla Mae :-) This is the kind of message that makes my heart sing, and sums up exactly what I try to achieve - a sense of support and community and lifelong friendship...

Mia says: "I wanted to thank you, the support and guidance that yoga with you had provided has been second to none. Being alongside other mummy’s to be, guided by yourself with the wealth of knowledge and support you provide, made my journey a truly brilliant one. My advice to other mummy’s at yoga would be to swap a number with someone there. I saw Abby with Jenson two days before my little one was born and that bond made from yoga I’m sure will be one for life. So thank you Ani, for what you provide in a Wednesday evening class, has bought friendship, love, and true inspiration xx"

Mia is really happy to share her number with others in the Botley group - message me and I'll help you connect :-)

Namaste yogis,
Ani xx

06/11/2025

This time tomorrow I'll be setting up for the new block of mummy and baby yoga at Hamble Village Memorial Hall, making tea and getting cake ready for you when you arrive :-) I have a lovely session planned with post-natal yoga for you, gorgeous baby yoga for your little one designed to help them relax (post-yoga naps are the best!) and lots of support and friendship to be found. I still have two spaces, so if you'd like to join our lovely group please message me :-)

See you on the mat soon yogis, I'm off to bake a cake for you!

Namaste,
Ani xx

31/10/2025

Booking is now open for lovely mummy and baby yoga, the next block starts next Friday, so this time next week you and your baby could be having a lovely post-yoga snooze :-)

Fridays at 10am at Hamble Village Memorial Hall. Yoga for your post-natal recovery, yoga for your beautiful baby, and time to relax together and make new friends over tea and cake.

Booking link is here: https://www.momoyoga.com/appletreeyoga/lesson/28001231/Mummy-and-Baby-Yoga, message me if you'd like more info!

Looking forward to seeing some new babies on the mat :-)
Ani ###

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22/10/2025

A new lovely squishy (and chunky!) baby to welcome to the world! Congratulations Lucy (Hamble group) on the safe arrival of Norah, all 10.10lbs of her!

It's been a joy to support you through two pregnancies and I can't wait to have you back on the mat with this baby when you are ready!

Namaste yogis,
Ani ###

16/10/2025

Congratulations to Charly (Botley group) on the safe arrival of Evelyn Bronwyn, born early at a very respectable 6lbs :-) She's lovely Charly, and you both look so relaxed :-) Enjoy your babymoon now you are home, and I can't wait to meet her when you are ready to come back to mummy and baby yoga!

11/09/2025

I normally post human babies on this page, but can't resist sharing this little squirrel baby that I rescued yesterday...

If you have a baby (a human one!) and would like to enjoy some lovely yoga with them, I still have a couple of spaces in mum and baby yoga starting next Friday and would love to welcome you to the mat...

Namaste yogis,
Ani ###