Stressed, exhausted, or excited about an upcoming birth? Prenatal yoga just might be the place for you. Learn simple relaxation techniques, helpful breathing exercises, or simply use a class as a “time out” before the big day. Ordinarily, you might even find a new friend while you’re trying not to pee yourself during Warrior Pose.
Try out one of the ten studios we’ve listed below, or let us know a favorite we may have missed. Namaste.
East Bay Prenatal Yoga
Berkeley Yoga Center
Prepare for your birth with a prenatal yoga class at Berkeley Yoga Center – learn postures, relaxation techniques and breathing exercises from an experienced teacher. Offered once a week on Thursdays. Website>
2121 Bonar Street – Studio C, Berkeley, CA 94702
Brilliant Births (Berkeley)
Join other moms-to-be Saturday morning or Wednesday afternoon for a yoga class that focuses on breathing techniques, relaxation and restorative poses.  Website>
1809 4th St. Berkeley, CA 94710
Related: See our Birth and Baby Guide to East Bay Resources for Expectant Parents >
Green Yogi (Berkeley)
With two locations, both in Berkeley, you can choose from three prenatal classes per week. Chat up the instructors to learn if one of the other classes is safe for your body, too.
1642 MLK Jr Way, Berkeley
2807 Telegraph Ave, Berkeley
The Lotus Method (Oakland)
The Lotus Method uses strength training and functional movement patterns to prepare women for the demands of pregnancy, labor, and motherhood, not exactly Yoga but Yoga-like. Pre/Postnatal Exercise Specialists work exclusively with prenatal and postnatal women and are passionate, knowledgeable, and there to guide you every step of the way through your motherhood journey. Website >
4427 Piedmont Ave. Oakland
Pink Salt Wellness (Oakland)
In addition to twice-weekly prenatal yoga, this wellness space offers salt therapy and an infared sauna, so you might want to come back after delivery, too! Website >
4400 Keller Avenue, Oakland
Yoga Flow (Walnut Creek)
We turn your attention to Yoga Flow SF, which is in Walnut Creek because they offer onsite childcare!
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1330 S. California Blvd. Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Yogalayam (Berkeley)
Drop in Saturdays for a yoga class focused just on mamas-to-be. Get comfortable in this upstairs studio because the postnatal yoga is not to be missed. Come back with baby! Website>
1717 Alcatraz Ave. Berkeley, CA 94703
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Hi mamas! Here’s an updated list (as of June 2024) for prenatal yoga with current drop-in rates. There are discounts for passes, members, etc. I’m a fan of Arise Yoga, and look forward to trying out other studios as well.
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Mon 10am-11am – Banana Yoga ($15-$25)
Mon 12:15-1:15pm – Daughter of Samoa ($25)
Mon 4:45-5:45pm – Pink Salt Wellness ($28)
Tue 5:30-6:45pm – Daughter of Samoa ($25)
Wed 8:30-9:30am – Arise Yoga ($26)
Wed 10am-11:15am – Green Yogi (Telegraph) ($30)
Wed 4:30-5:30pm – Berkeley Yoga Center ($22)
Wed 6-7:15p – Brilliant Births ($35)
Thu 5:45-6:45p – Pink Salt Wellness ($28)
Fri 10:15a-11:30a – Breathing Room Alameda ($20)
Fri 12:15-1:15pm – Daughter of Samoa ($25)
Fri 2:30-3:30pm – Arise Yoga ($26)
Sat 9-10:15am – Brilliant Births ($35)
Sun 10:30-11:45am – Daughter of Samoa ($25)
Sun 12:30-1:45pm – Breathing Room Alameda ($20)