Birth preparation course & pregnancy yoga, postnatal course and baby massage in Amsterdam
Relaxing yoga, preparing for birth and connecting with your baby
Pregnancy yoga & birth preparation course in Amsterdam
Our pregnancy course prepares you step by step for birth. The gentle yoga offers you a weekly moment of relaxation and you learn the theory of childbirth and prepare together with your (birth) partner and other couples for the birth. All this in small groups with lots of personal attention.
- physical and emotional rest during your pregnancy
- knowing how to handle (pushing) contractions
- knowing which positions you can give birth in
- experiencing fewer pregnancy discomforts
- a birth that is easier, more relaxed and less painful
- a confident partner who can support you during your birth
- connecting with your baby
- connection with expectant mothers who have similar due dates
- follow-up class with babies
- easy lesson exchanges if you cannot attend
- access to the online environment
- small-scale groups of maximum 10 people
Postnatal yoga course with your baby in Amsterdam
The postnatal yoga course offers the opportunity to work together with your baby and with other new mothers in a fun and safe way in small groups on physical recovery after your birth. A wonderful class to move again and reconnect with your body.
- a weekly moment of relaxation and connection and your baby is more than welcome
- yoga classes focused on strengthening the pelvic floor, abdominal muscles, lower back and legs
- exercises for releasing tension in the back, neck and shoulders
- space for sharing experiences with other new mothers
- access to an online lesson environment with targeted exercises and short yoga classes for home
- Small-scale groups of maximum 8 people with plenty of space and attention for personal questions.

Heel ontspannen en tegelijkertijd informatief en leer je veel. Goed gevoel om zo je bevalling in te gaan. Ook de partnerlessen zijn heel fijn. Mijn vriend was daar door goed op de hoogte wat te verwachten.
Courses in your area
Amsterdam Oud-West The Birth Center
The Birth Center is located on the street called the ‘birth street’. This is where you will find the course room for our pregnancy course above the consultation office.
Amsterdam South Yoga Spot
Yoga Spot in Amsterdam-South is a wonderful yoga studio, where we have been offering our pregnancy yoga course for years. The studio is located in a beautiful location: next to the Olympic Stadium.
Amsterdam Jordaan The New Yoga School
The New Yoga School offers yoga, pilates and breathwork classes, teacher training, workshops and more. Both in the studios in the Jordaan Amsterdam and online.
Also available online
For when you don't live in Amsterdam
Online pregnancy yoga & birth preparation course
The birth preparation course: pregnancy yoga and birth preparation is a combination of gentle yoga, effective breathing techniques, relaxation exercises, and useful information regarding your pregnancy and birth.
Online pregnancy coaching
Pregnancy coaching is a one-on-one program, completely tailored to your needs. It prepares you for your birth. You can determine the number of sessions yourself, and choose whether to have a session with your birth partner.
Online postnatal yoga exercises with your baby
For your postnatal recovery you will find short classes with breathing exercises, pelvic floor muscle exercises and yoga classes for relaxation and strength building that you can also do together with your baby.
We are The House of Balance
For more than 10 years, The House of Balance has been providing the now successfully proven pregnancy course in Amsterdam. Specialists in the field of pregnancy yoga: passionate, knowledgeable and involved. We also offer one-on-one programs or courses. And not only during your pregnancy. After your birth you can also relax with us, work on your recovery and connect with your baby, at our postnatal yoga and baby massage course. We are always available if you have questions. We do all this from our heart, so that you can look back on this special period with a warm feeling.