In this article:
• Inspire Yoga
• Keller Yoga
• Be Here Yoga
• FIT4MOM
Prenatal yoga is a modified form of traditional yoga that focuses on safely building a mother’s flexibility, strength, and endurance while also working on deep breathing techniques. For Fort Worth area moms looking for the top spots to practice this low-impact workout, here are the best yoga studios to find these empowering classes.
Live closer to Dallas? Find more prenatal yoga classes here.
Inspire Yoga
A space for pregnant moms to find serenity and community is Inspire Yoga. Each quarter, they offer four-week, in-person workshops to expectant moms where you can engage in safe stretching, balancing breathwork, and mindful meditation. These classes are designed for all skill levels and trimesters, and they aim to help moms-to-be during their pregnancy, labor, delivery, and beyond.
These small group workshops are taught by certified prenatal yoga instructor Diane Pintar, who has been teaching yoga for 12 years and focusing on prenatal instruction for the past two. Classes are offered on Sundays for an hour and each session is different. You can expect to go over an array of exercises and modifications for each trimester and there are even opportunities to work with your birthing partner during one of these customized workshops.
The goal of these classes is to allow mothers to slow down, connect with their bodies and their babies, and gain some tools for finding comfort and confidence during the many moments of pregnancy and postpartum. Individual classes cost $40 for non-members and $35 for members. If you decide to sign up for all four sessions of the workshop, the price is discounted to $140 and $120, respectively.
Class sizes are small with a max of 10 moms per session to allow for a very personalized experience. Seasonal workshop offerings and more information can be found on their website. And for the moms hoping to take more prenatal yoga classes with Inspire Yoga, you also have the option to sign up for private and semi-private sessions with Pintar year-round. Pricing varies on the number of attendees, and you can schedule these classes in their Private Lessons section online.
Location: 4902 Colleyville Blvd., Suite 102, Colleyville, Texas and 400 East Dallas Road, Suite 400, Grapevine, Texas
Hours: In-person workshops are offered quarterly on Sundays at 1pm in Colleyville and Sundays at 2pm in Grapevine; private sessions with Diane are available year-round by appointment
Contact: 817/576-4730 (Colleyville location) or 817/310-9860 (Grapevine location)
Website: inspireyoga.com
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Keller Yoga
As an experienced registered yoga teacher, certified prenatal yoga instructor, and certified birth doula, and for 27 years, Keller Yoga’s Stephanie Read has been providing expectant mothers with an empowering and holistic pathway through their pregnancy journeys. Her mission is to help them find confidence, comfort, and community during this time of immense change.
Her beginner-friendly classes use modified poses to help safely ease expectant moms through the aches and pains of pregnancy and to build their flexibility, strength, and controlled breathwork for the labor and delivery process. Read’s insight as a birth doula is evident in her teachings, allowing moms to get a revitalizing workout while also fostering a deepening of their body awareness and mental clarity.
During the summer months, you can also attend their aqua prenatal yoga classes at the Lotus Pool at their Haslet location. This provides another low-impact exercise option that builds flexibility and strength while lessening pregnancy pressures and discomforts.
Keller Yoga offers an array of other yoga classes as well that are taught at a slower pace and utilize seated exercises and focused breathwork, making them yet another option for expectant moms.
Regular prenatal classes are every Sunday at 10:15am and summer aqua prenatal classes are offered on Sunday afternoons. There is space for up to 10 moms in each hour-long session and they only cost $20. Class packs and unlimited monthly memberships are also available for a reduced rate and private classes are available upon request.
Location: 5761 Park Vista Circle, Suite 201, Fort Worth, Texas; Summer Aqua Yoga Classes are held at 2216 Virginia Lane, Haslet, Texas
Hours: Prenatal classes are offered on Sunday mornings and afternoons, with other classes varying by day
Contact: 817/591-1702 or kelleryoga@gmail.com
Website: kelleryoga.com
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Be Here Yoga
A warm, welcoming studio offering “Be Ready” prenatal classes to strengthen muscles and promote relaxation.
Location: 3280 W. Southlake Blvd., Southlake, Texas
Hours: Times may vary. Book their Be Ready prenatal class here or as a package of three classes.
Contact: 817/431-9642
Website: behereyoga.com
FIT4MOM
And for the moms looking for a workout opportunity beyond yoga, FIT4MOM offers mothers all over the Metroplex full-body workouts designed with pregnant bodies in mind. Their Prenatal Fit4Baby classes feature cardio exercises, stretching, and core training for moms in every trimester, allowing you to build your trunk muscle and pelvic floor strength as well as improve your balance and endurance in order to facilitate an easier labor and recovery.
Similar to prenatal yoga classes, you’ll also engage in stretching and meditation at the end of each class. And for the moms with multiple babies, their Stroller Strides, Strides 360, and Stroller Barre classes are three more fantastic full-body workouts that allow you to bring your babies and toddlers along for an energizing 60-minute class. These classes are ideal for both pregnant and new mothers.
Every FIT4MOM instructor is certified in prenatal and postpartum training and modifications are made for moms to allow for safe activity throughout the entirety of your pregnancy. There are typically less than 10 moms per class, but thanks to the fact that classes occur on location and are many times held outside, there is no cap to the group size. Best of all, the first class is always free and then you can decide to either purchase an eight-class pass for $129 or sign up for an unlimited class membership for $79 per month.
Amy Wooten, the FIT4MOM Burleson-Crowley owner, Fort Worth co-owner, and Certified Prenatal and Postnatal FIT4MOM instructor, notes that her favorite part about her business is that FIT4MOM really focuses on building a community of mothers. Having a village can make all a difference in your motherhood journey and these classes allow you to find joy, both physically and mentally. They even host special events and playdates for mamas and their babies to build a network of friends in the same season of life.
Moms interested in these workout opportunities can visit their website to find the location closest to them and the specific classes offered at each franchise. With over 10 locations across the DFW region, there are plenty of opportunities to get fit before and after baby.
Location: All prenatal classes are on location; specific meeting spots depend on the specific FIT4MOM franchise. Type in your zip code here at fit4mom.com/locations to find the group closest to you.
Hours: Prenatal and postnatal classes are available Mondays through Saturdays; times vary by location
Contact: Find contact info for each city/area-specific group at fit4mom.com/locations. For Amy Wooten at the Fort Worth and Burleson-Crowley locations: 682/270-1186 or fortworth@fit4mom.com or amywooten@fit4mom.com.
Website: fit4mom.com
