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Prenatal Yoga Classes in Baner, Pune

Keep moving through pregnancy — gently, and in a way that changes as you do.

Guided prenatal yoga near Balewadi High Street for complete beginners and experienced students alike. Supported postures, easy breathing and plenty of rest, adapted to your stage and to your doctor’s advice.

First class free · No yoga experience needed · Please check with your doctor first.

  • Guided by Dr. Vishvanath Pise & team
  • Studio near Balewadi High Street, Baner
  • Adapted to your pregnancy · Props welcome
Expecting mother preparing for a gentle prenatal yoga practice in Baner, Pune

Comfort before posture

Where are you starting from?

Choose what feels closest. We will show you where to start.

Already know you want to try it? Book a Free Prenatal Yoga Class

Is this you?

Does any of this feel familiar?

Pregnancy changes how the body feels, sometimes week to week. Most women who come to prenatal yoga are not looking for a workout. They want to keep moving in a way that feels right, with someone to guide them.

Feels like

“I’ve never done yoga, and now I’m pregnant.”

It feels like the wrong moment to start something new.

  1. In classEvery movement is explained and shown, with a simpler, supported version always available. Nothing assumes you have practised before.
  2. You may noticeA gentle routine that fits the body you have now, rather than one you are trying to catch up with.
Feels like

“I’m not flexible.”

Picturing deep stretches you could never do.

  1. In classPrenatal yoga is not about range. Stretches stop well short of their limit, because the body naturally becomes looser in pregnancy.
  2. You may noticeMore ease in everyday movement, without chasing a posture.
Feels like

“My body feels different every week.”

What was comfortable last month suddenly isn’t.

  1. In classYou check in at the start of each class, and positions, props and transitions are adjusted to how you feel that day.
  2. You may noticeChanging the practice becomes normal, not a sign that something is wrong.
Feels like

“I don’t know which movements are okay.”

Conflicting advice from videos, apps and well-meaning relatives.

  1. In classA teacher who knows your stage and any advice your doctor has given, and who adapts the class around that.
  2. You may noticeClearer confidence about what feels right for you, alongside your doctor’s guidance.
Feels like

“I’m worried about doing something wrong.”

Holding back from moving at all, just in case.

  1. In classYou are encouraged to speak up about any discomfort, skip anything that doesn’t feel right, and never push through.
  2. You may noticeTrust in your own signals, and a teacher who takes them seriously.
Feels like

“Most days, I’m just tired.”

Guilt about not ‘exercising enough’.

  1. In classRest is built into the class, not squeezed in at the end. Pausing in a supported position is always part of the plan.
  2. You may noticePermission to rest without guilt, and a gentler idea of what staying active means.

If one of these sounded like you, a single trial class is a gentle way to find out whether prenatal yoga suits you. Already practise yoga? See what changes in pregnancy in the practice guide.

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Adapted, supported, unhurried

Prenatal yoga in Baner, adapted to your pregnancy — not the other way round

A prenatal class is not a regular yoga class with a pregnancy label. Stretches stay within comfort, breathing stays easy, support is used freely and rest is part of the plan. Each class starts from how you feel that day and from your doctor’s advice, and changes as your pregnancy does.

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Teacher guiding a small, calm group in the studio near Balewadi High Street
  • Comfort before posture

    Positions and transitions are chosen for how your body feels today.

  • Support, always

    Cushions, a chair or the wall are used freely, so balance and effort stay manageable.

  • Adapted as you change

    The practice shifts with your stage and with your doctor’s advice, not a fixed sequence.

  • Rest is part of it

    Supported rest is woven through every class, never treated as a break from it.

The practice

What is prenatal yoga?

Prenatal yoga is yoga shaped around pregnancy. It keeps the heart of the practice — attentive movement, an easy breath and time to rest — and adapts everything else to a body that is changing, often faster than you expect.

A practice rooted in yoga

Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras describe posture (asana) as steady and comfortable. Prenatal yoga takes that idea seriously: every posture is chosen and adapted so that it stays steady and comfortable for a pregnant body, with breath and relaxation given as much attention as movement.

Group practising seated yoga beside the Ganges in Rishikesh

Why it is adapted, not just gentler

During pregnancy, joints and ligaments naturally become looser, balance shifts as the belly grows, and energy can change from one day to the next. A prenatal class stops stretches short of their limit, keeps something steady within reach for balance, and slows every transition, especially getting up from the floor.

What a beginner can expect

  • Gentle, supported movement — no intense sequences
  • Plain-language instruction; every posture has an easier option
  • Easy, natural breathing — never held or forced
  • You can rest, sit or stop at any time

Movement, alongside medical care

For many uncomplicated pregnancies, health bodies encourage regular, moderate physical activity. Appropriately adapted movement may help some people stay active and comfortable, but every pregnancy is different. Prenatal yoga works alongside your doctor’s advice, never instead of it.

New to yoga? Your first prenatal class is free

Sixty seconds inside a class

Step inside a prenatal yoga class

No performance, no pressure. Just supported movement, an easy breath and time to rest, at your own pace.

Expecting mother preparing for a gentle prenatal yoga practice
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What happens in a class

A calm, unhurried class, from check-in to rest

Classes generally follow this arc, so you always know what comes next. The order and content shift with the group and with how each student is feeling that day.

  1. 01
    Students arriving for class with their yoga mats

    Arrive

    Every class

    Settle in with a mat, cushions or a chair. Tell the teacher how many weeks along you are, how you feel today and any advice from your doctor.

  2. 02
    Student sitting comfortably on a mat at the start of class

    Settle

    Every class

    Sit comfortably, supported as you need, and let the day’s pace fall away.

  3. 03
    Student with one hand on the chest and one on the belly, noticing the natural breath

    Notice

    Every class

    Feel the natural breath and how your body is today, without changing anything.

  4. 04
    Student seated upright on a mat, preparing to move gently

    Gentle mobility

    As suits you

    Easy movements for the neck, shoulders, spine and hips, at your own pace.

  5. 05
    Two students in a teacher-guided seated practice

    Adapted practice

    As suits you

    Teacher-guided standing and seated postures with a chair, cushions or the wall for support, and alternatives throughout.

  6. 06
    Student in a calm, focused seated practice with eyes closed

    Balance & stability

    Optional

    Supported balance work, always with something to hold. Skip it any day it doesn’t feel right.

  7. 07
    Student resting in stillness on a mat

    Rest

    Every class

    Supported relaxation, often side-lying or propped up, with a short guided relaxation.

  8. 08
    Students closing a class with hands in namaste

    Close

    Every class

    Get up slowly, share how you feel, and take one simple idea into daily life.

Class content

Prenatal yoga practices you may explore

What you practise depends on your stage, how you feel and your doctor’s advice. Nothing here is right for every pregnancy, and every practice is offered with modifications.

Tier 1

Foundations

Suitable for most pregnancies, with your doctor’s go-ahead
  • Gentle mobility

    Slow movement for the neck, shoulders, spine and hips.

  • Natural breath awareness

    Observing the breath without changing it.

  • Softened exhale

    Letting the out-breath lengthen naturally, without counting or strain.

  • Supported standing postures

    Wider stances, with a chair or wall close by.

  • Seated and kneeling work

    On cushions or a chair, adjusted to what is comfortable.

  • Posture and pelvis awareness

    Noticing how you sit, stand and carry yourself.

  • Supported rest

    Propped up or side-lying, rather than lying flat for long.

Tier 2

Supported progressions

As your body, your stage and your teacher advise
  • Balance and stability

    Always with something steady to hold.

  • Humming bee breath (Bhramari)

    A soft hum on the exhale, only if it feels comfortable.

  • Guided relaxation and quiet sitting

    A few minutes of stillness, when it feels good.

Tier 3

Generally avoided

Left out or adapted in prenatal classes
  • Breath retention and forceful breathing

    Such as kumbhaka, kapalabhati or bhastrika.

  • Deep twists and strong abdominal work

    Closed twists and anything that compresses the belly.

  • Long periods lying flat on the back

    Usually replaced with propped or side-lying positions as pregnancy progresses.

  • Unsupported balance or jumping

    Anything with a risk of falling.

  • Heat

    Heated rooms, or practising to the point of overheating.

These are general precautions drawn from widely published pregnancy-exercise guidance, not a complete list. Your doctor’s advice about your own pregnancy always comes first, and your teacher will adapt or leave out anything else that doesn’t feel right for you.

Benefits

What regular practice can bring

Every pregnancy is different. These are the things students most often say they value, not promises about how your pregnancy or birth will unfold.

  • From hesitant to confident
  • From tense to supported
  • From rushed to rested
Students using chairs for support in a gentle class

Support is part of the practice — a chair or wall is always within reach.

Staying gently active

A practical way to keep moving, in line with your doctor’s advice.

Body awareness

Noticing posture, tension and tiredness sooner, and responding to them.

Easier everyday movement

Gentle mobility for the hips, back and shoulders as your body changes.

Breath and relaxation

A calm, familiar way to settle that many students use day to day.

A routine you can adapt

A practice that bends with each week, rather than one you have to give up.

Time for yourself

Protected time to slow down and pay attention to how you feel.

Prenatal yoga is a complementary wellness practice. It does not replace antenatal care, physiotherapy or medical advice, and it cannot prevent or treat pregnancy complications.

See how it feels — try a free prenatal class

Who it’s for

Who our prenatal yoga classes are for

You don’t need to be flexible, fit or experienced. You need your doctor’s go-ahead, and a willingness to listen to your body.

Students practising seated together in a bright studio
Student seated comfortably on a mat at the start of class

This class welcomes you if…

  • You are pregnant and have never done yoga before
  • You already practise yoga and want to adapt it for pregnancy
  • You want gentle movement, not an intense workout
  • You would rather learn with a teacher than follow a generic video
  • Your doctor has said moderate physical activity is fine for you

Please speak with your doctor (and us) before joining if you…

  • Have any pregnancy complication, or have been advised to rest or limit activity — once your doctor is happy, you can talk to us about the right time to start
  • Have a heart, lung, blood-pressure or other medical condition that affects exercise
  • Are expecting twins or more
  • Are experiencing bleeding, significant pain, dizziness or fainting
  • Have any symptom that is worrying you

This is not a complete list or medical advice. In every class, and at home: if you notice bleeding, fluid leakage, contractions, dizziness, chest pain, a headache, calf pain or swelling, or your baby moving less than usual, stop and contact your doctor.

Have a question? Talk to us before booking

Practical details

Class details at a glance

Duration
Shared with you when you enquire
Level
Beginners welcome — every posture has an easier option
Class size
Teacher-led, with attention for each student
Batches
Tue, Thu · Call to confirm See full schedule
Frequency
Regular, gentle practice, in line with your doctor’s advice
Location
Anahat Yoga, Colours Preschool, Sr 135, Plot 128 Ram Indu Park, Near Balewadi High Street, Baner, Pune 411045
Online
Ask us about live online options
Also convenient for
Balewadi · Wakad · Pashan · Aundh
What to bring
Water bottle, small towel, and any advice from your doctor
What to wear
Loose, breathable clothing that doesn’t press on your belly
Before class
Eat lightly and stay well hydrated
Experience
None required
Fees
First class free · plan options shared when you enquire
Teacher’s hands demonstrating a mudra during a calm class

Your teacher

Learn with Dr. Vishvanath Pise

Dr. Vishvanath Pise is the founder and director of Anahat Yoga, near Balewadi High Street in Baner. He designs and guides every program at the studio, and leads a team of teachers who share the same careful, step-by-step approach. In prenatal classes, that means listening first, adapting freely and never asking you to push.

Your body is already doing something remarkable. The practice should make room for that, not ask more of it.
— The Anahat approach to prenatal yoga
  • Founder & director, Anahat Yoga
  • Small, teacher-led batches
  • Studio & live online
Learn With Dr. Pise’s Team — First Class Free

In our students’ words

We publish only real reflections, shared with permission by people who practise prenatal yoga with us. While we gather them, you can read what students say about Anahat Yoga on Google.

Questions

Prenatal yoga classes — frequently asked questions

Do I need previous yoga experience to join prenatal yoga classes?

No. Our prenatal yoga classes in Baner are taught assuming you may never have practised before. Every movement is explained and demonstrated, and a simpler, supported option is always available.

Should I speak with my doctor before starting?

Yes. Please check with your doctor or healthcare provider before starting any new physical activity during pregnancy, and share their advice with your teacher so the class can be adapted for you.

When can I start prenatal yoga?

It depends on your pregnancy and your doctor’s advice. Some people start early, others later. Speak with your healthcare provider first, then get in touch and we will talk about what suits you.

Is prenatal yoga different from a regular yoga class?

Yes. Stretches stay within a comfortable limit, breathing stays easy with no retention or forceful techniques, props are used freely, positions change as pregnancy progresses and rest has a central place.

Does the practice change as my pregnancy progresses?

Usually, yes. For example, long periods lying flat on the back are generally replaced with propped or side-lying positions, and transitions become slower. Your teacher adapts to how you feel, alongside your doctor’s guidance.

What if a posture feels uncomfortable?

Stop and tell your teacher. You will be offered an alternative, or you can simply rest. Discomfort should never be pushed through during pregnancy.

When should I stop and seek medical advice?

Stop and contact your doctor if you notice vaginal bleeding or fluid leakage, regular or painful contractions, dizziness or faintness, a headache, chest pain, unusual breathlessness, calf pain or swelling, muscle weakness affecting balance, or your baby moving less than usual.

Can I attend if I’ve been advised to limit physical activity?

Please follow your doctor’s advice first. If you have been asked to rest or limit activity, speak with your doctor and with us before booking. We would rather wait until it is right for you.

What should I bring and wear?

Wear loose, breathable clothing that doesn’t press on your belly. Bring a water bottle, a small towel and any guidance your doctor has given you about exercise.

Will prenatal yoga make my delivery easier?

No class can promise a particular birth experience, and every pregnancy is different. What prenatal yoga can offer is a regular, gentle way to stay active, practise relaxation and pay attention to your body, alongside the care of your healthcare team.

Do you offer online prenatal yoga classes?

Please ask us. We run live online batches for several classes and can tell you the current options for prenatal yoga when you get in touch.

I live in Wakad or Balewadi. Is the studio easy to reach?

Our studio is near Balewadi High Street in Baner, a few minutes from Balewadi and an easy drive from Wakad.

Still have a question?

We usually reply on WhatsApp within the day.

Free trial class

Your first prenatal yoga class is on us

Once your doctor is happy for you to be active, come and try a class. Move at your own pace, rest whenever you like, and see whether it feels right. If it does, we will help you choose a batch.

Before you book — take one slow breath with us.

No payment needed. We will call or WhatsApp you to confirm your slot.

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