Prenatal & Postpartum Fitness

Completely Kids provides the following resources listed in this directory to help in that process.  Please keep in mind they may refer you to a wide variety of instructors with a wide variety of experience and they may or may not have recognized certifications or credentials.
Completely Kids does not endorse or guarantee these references or instructors, so before retaining their services you should review their credentials and experience to your satisfaction.

Prenatal Yoga

Finding a good prenatal yoga class can be a time consuming and difficult task.  To ensure a good experience here are some tips.  First, check with your healthcare provider before beginning any yoga class.  Then ask friends and family for referrals.  Finally, make sure the instructor is certified.  Yoga Alliance is the national certifying organization for instructors.

SwimRVA Pre-Natal Yoga and Water Fitness
Phone: 804-271-8271
Email: renee.samaha@swimrichmond.org

SwimRVA’s Pre-natal Yoga and H2O Fit sessions help decrease stress on the musculoskeletal system, decrease pregnancy related swelling, increase stamina for labor, decreases back and pelvic girdle pain, and improves posture.

Yoga Source
Carytown, 3122 W Cary Street, Suite 220, Richmond, VA 23221  Phone: 804.359.YOGA
Yoga Source offers classes for all ages – including prenatal classes and mommy and me classes.  Yoga Boutique offers the most extensive collection of yoga gear and props in the area – including pregnancy clothing.

Glenmore Yoga and Wellness Center
Glen Eagles Shopping Center, 10442 Ridgefield Parkway, Richmond, VA  23233  Phone 804.741.5267
Glenmore Yoga offers prenatal yoga, mommy and me yoga, and infant massage training.

Synergy Yoga Studio
11000 Three Chopt Road, Ste G, Richmond, VA  23233  Phone: 804.747.YOGA

4025 YOGA
4025 MacArthur Ave,  Richmond, VA 23227  Phone: 804.515.YOGA

Healthy Life Yoga
201 Wylderose Commons, Suite 100, Midlothian, VA 23113  Phone: 804. 423.8600
The only studio on the South Side offering prenatal yoga and the instructor is both Yoga Alliance certified and OmMamma trained.  In addition, they offer classes for all ages.

Downward Dog Dance Yoga and Wellness
2843 Hathaway Rd, Richmond, VA  Phone: 804.873.1936
Downward Dog Dance Yoga and Wellness studio is a child and adult friendly dance studio with a special emphasis on having fun while building community. Bring your little one to class while you flow. Stretch and strengthen while enjoying a vinyasa flow that will suit all levels. Moms and dads all bond with their little ones in the postnatal and prenatal classes offered at Downward Dog. All mamaste/dadaste classes are for all parents/children. Childcare is also available.