Ateliers et cours de Pilates prénatal & postnatal à Biarritz

CLASSES FOR MOTHERS

Mama classes and workshops for future and young mothers are a bridge between my two distinct professions of Movement Therapist and Doula, nourished by my true desire to provide support to mothers.

The sessions are based on Pilates, Yoga, dance, breathing, visualization, vocalization, free movement and body awareness to enable a healthy pregnancy, a powerful birth and an easier recovery. They place a special focus on the pelvic floor of great importance during pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum.

They also provide space for sharing and bonding between mothers, based on the wisdom that it takes a village to raise a child.

CALMA MAMA CLASSES & WORKSHOPS

The Pre and Post Natal classes take place either at Calma Studio or at Belharra Clinic in Bayonne.

PRE & POST NATAL PILATES CLASSES

Pilates classes designed for future or new mothers with babies (pre-crawlers/pre-walkers). Gentle but effective classes with exercises that aim to improve mobility, strength and flexibility coupled with awareness of breath and pelvic floor.

Thursdays 12h-13h
Belharra Clinic, Bayonne

Tuesdays 16h - 17h15
Calma Studio, Biarritz

EMPOWERED BIRTH WORKSHOP

This prenatal workshop goes beyond classic exercises and uses visualization, vocalization, exploration of free movements, dance and the mouth/throat – perineum connection to guide future mothers towards the experience of birth in awareness and trust.

One Thursday per month 14h-16h Belharra Clinic, Bayonne

DANCE BABY DANCE WORKSHOP

A delicious class for new Mamas and their babies where some gentle exercise is followed by baby stimulation via Shantala massage mobilisation movements and finally culminates in a guided and free dance with babies (ideally in baby carriers) and fellow Mamas.

One Thursday per month 14h-15h30 Belharra Clinic, Bayonne

IN YOUR WORDS…

"I met Monika when I was pregnant with my second daughter. We did a very deep work of improving my body's awareness for months. The pace of the class and Monika’s dedication made all the difference in the preparation for my humanized natural delivery. When I think about the third kid, I already think about Monika!"

Anna Valle

Educator & designer, Brasil

"I met Monika late in my first pregnancy and very afraid of childbirth. She made me feel ready and connected me with my body and my own birth story. Everything I learned with her always reverberated in me so much that it empowered me a lot for my second delivery years later."

Talitha Middleton

Biologist, UK

"I met Monika during my first pregnancy, recommended by my gynecologist, and she helped me a lot! Her classes provide a physical well-being and a mental relaxation. After that, Monika also helped me in the preparation for my second childbirth. The pelvic exercises helped me 100% at the time of the explusion, and during the recovery after the pregnancy! I highly recommend her to gain a better body consciousness."

Carla Guilgliano Pedalino

Entrepreneur, Brasil

"J’ai participé aux cours de Monika pour préparer l’accouchement de mon 3ème enfant. Une parenthèse zen et agréable, qui me permettait de me connecter entièrement à mon bébé. Des exercices qui font du bien, des conseils précieux, des rencontres et partages avec d’autres maman.. qu’aucune femme enceinte devrait rater!"

Lena, mother of 3

Anglet, France

"I have been seeing Monika throughout my pregnancy as well as post partum and my body is so thankful for it! She helped me keep in shape during my pregnancy, and supported me in my transition into motherhood with mental and emotional preparation. I highly recommend Monika for her gentle and caring approach in these important moments of life for a woman."

Laura

Anglet, France

"I met Monika when I was pregnant with my first child. She was recommended to me as an excellent pilates teacher, who took special care with pregnant students, helping them to understand all the physiological and emotional changes during pregnancy. Monika herself had recently become a mother and had a very positive experience of a natural childbirth, which has always been my wish too. We exchanged information about each phase : pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and raising children. She always felt calm and confident and that increased my own confidence and belief that my body was perfect for all that."

Juliana Toller

Brazil

"I started classes with Monika when I was 5 months pregnant with my second child. I had pain in the legs due to the appearance of gestational varices. Thanks to her expertise, I was able to quickly strengthen all my muscles which gave me a real relief in the legs, but also in my back and especially the lower back. In addition, Monika offered me a real psycho-corporal support to help me live well my pregnancy and my childbirth. During our process, I made a confident and serene decision to give birth at home and Monika was my doula during the delivery. The work that we had done together completely helped me to free myself on the Big Day. She is an excellent professional. You can fully trust her."

Audrey Hens

Personal Development Manager and Naturopath