Turtle Tums Aquanatal Yoga Classes
Relax, unwind, socialise and prepare yourself for the arrival of your new baby with our Turtle Tums Aquanatal Yoga classes.
We have classes for mums-to-be in selected pool locations across the UK. Enter your postcode below to find a class near you.
Prepare your body and mind for birth
Turtle Tums Aquanatal Yoga is the ideal way to prepare your body and mind for the arrival of your new baby. Lessons offer the benefits of stretching, relaxation and deep breathing, using buoyancy and water resistance. Mums-to-be can join our lessons from 14 weeks of pregnancy onwards, and regardless of fitness level, yoga experience and swimming ability.
Turtle Tums lessons make full use of the properties of water for fitness, wellbeing and therapeutic qualities, and the benefits to you and your baby are numerous.
Come along and meet other mums-to-be in a supportive and intimate environment.
And take time to slow down the fast-pace world around you and bond with your baby.
Find your nearest Aquanatal Yoga Class
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I do aquanatal yoga if I can't swim?
Yes! Turtle Tums Aquanatal Yoga classes take place in warm shallow pools in selected locations across the UK. If you can’t swim, our teachers will ensure that you are fully supported and stick to areas of the pool where you are comfortable.
If you would feel more relaxed with your partner accompanying you, please speak to our team and we’ll ensure that arrangements are put in place for you.
When can I start aquanatal yoga?
We recommend that you ask your midwife to get the latest advice and personal guidance on taking part in any activity during your pregnancy. However, mums-to-be can often start Aquanatal Yoga classes from week 14 of their pregnancy.
What do I need to bring to aquanatal yoga?
Your normal swimming costume should be fine in the early stages of pregnancy but you may wish to purchase or borrow a pregnancy specific swimming costume as your bump starts to develop. Some women find wearing a sports bra under their costume offers them more support but is not a necessity.
What are the benefits of aquanatal yoga?
Our Turtle Tums Aquanatal Yoga classes are designed to prepare your body and mind for the arrival of your newborn. The exercises in our programme help to improve core stability, maintain mobility and muscle tone, improve posture and reduce back and joint pain.
Our relaxation sessions give you the opportunity to develop an awareness of the baby growing inside of you and begin the early stages of bonding.
Reviews
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Me and my little one love Turtle Tots. It’s a highlight of the week. I went to Turtle Tums and we then joined Turtle Tots when little one was about 4 weeks old. He’s loved it as I do. The sessions are so fun and engaging, the teachers lovely and friendly. I can’t recommend it enough.
Jo 
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Having done Aqua Natal with Turtle Tots, I can’t wait to bring my little one swimming with them. The staff are very friendly, a great laugh and make the sessions fun and enjoyable. I couldn’t wait to go every week and hope my little one eventually feels the same
Sophie -
I absolutely love our turtle tots session, I initially started when I was 20weeks pregnant with turtle tums and started again when my daughter turned 14weeks. My daughter absolutely loves swimming and has gained so much confidence going underwater and I have been so amazed at how quickly she has learnt some amazing life saving skills such as reaching out to hold onto the side. I also feel like I have gained so much confidence in the water with her and it’s given me the confidence to take her swimming in my own and practice the skills we have been taught! I would recommend it to anyone and feel water safety is such a vital lesson to be taught and it’s done in such a fun way!
Hannah