Pregnancy & birth preparation courses, prenatal yoga and postnatal yoga in Amsterdam
The House of Balance offers pregnancy & birth preparation courses, prenatal yoga and postnatal yoga in Amsterdam, in both Dutch and English.
We guide (expecting) parents in preparing for a confident birth and in their recovery in the period after birth.
Pregnancy course in Amsterdam with prenatal yoga
Our pregnancy course in Amsterdam prepares you step by step for childbirth. During the course, we combine prenatal yoga and birth preparation, so that you are well prepared both physically and mentally.
The gentle prenatal yoga gives you a weekly moment of relaxation and helps you gain confidence in your body. You will also learn the theory of childbirth, practical breathing techniques, and how to deal with contractions.
Together with your (birth) partner and other couples, you will prepare for childbirth in small groups with lots of personal attention.
Our course is available in both Dutch and English. In many cases partially reimbursed by your health insurer.
What this pregnancy course brings you:
Physical and emotional rest during your pregnancy
Knowing how to cope with (pushing) contractions
Knowing which positions you can give birth in
fewer pregnancy discomforts
A delivery that can be easier, more relaxed, and less painful
A confident partner who can support you during your delivery
Connecting with your baby during pregnancy
Connection with other expectant mothers who are due around the same date
A return lesson with babies after delivery
Easily exchange lessons if you can’t make it one time
Access to the online environment with additional teaching materials
small-scale groups of maximum 10 people
Postnatal yoga course in Amsterdam with your baby
The postnatal yoga course in Amsterdam offers you the opportunity to work together with your baby and with other new mothers in a fun and safe way on the physical recovery after your delivery.
In this course, we move in small groups, with a lot of attention to your recovery and space to get back into your body. A nice lesson to move in a relaxed way, connect with your baby, and share experiences with other mothers.
Our course is available in both Dutch and English.
What this postnatal yoga course brings you:
A weekly moment of relaxation and connection. Your baby is more than welcome
Yoga lessons focused on strengthening the pelvic floor, abdominal muscles, lower back, and legs
Exercises for releasing tension in the back, neck, and shoulders
Space for exchanging experiences with other new mothers
Access to an online learning environment with targeted exercises and short yoga lessons for home
Small-scale groups of a maximum of 8 people, with plenty of space and attention for personal questions
Courses in your area
Amsterdam Oud-West het Geboortecentrum
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-to-one programme, fully tailored to your needs.
It prepares you for birth. You can choose the number of sessions yourself, and whether to include 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 over 10 years, The House of Balance has been providing the now successful childbirth course & pregnancy yoga in Amsterdam. Specialists in the field of pregnancy yoga, birth preparation, and postnatal yoga. Passionate, knowledgeable, and involved. Our courses are available in both Dutch and English. We also offer 1-on-1 programs or courses. And not only during your pregnancy. After giving birth, you can also relax with us, work on your recovery, and connect with your baby in our postnatal yoga and baby massage course. We are always available if you have any questions. We do all this from our heart, so that you can look back on this special period with a warm feeling.
