Pregnant Pauses
Feldenkrais Method for pregnant women
"A direct application of the Feldenkrais Method of Somatic Education, Pregnant Pauses® utilizes the innate intelligence of your nervous system to create a new, more effective relationship between your muscular and skeletal systems."
"Posture is an expression of our attitude toward life."
"Self-image determines how we move in the world."
"Attention transforms the ordinary into the extraordinary."
"Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication in movement."
"True freedom lies in the ability to adapt and move with ease in any situation."
Alan Questel
Movement & Wellbeing During Pregnancy
Pregnant Pauses: Rediscover Comfort in Your Pregnancy
Pregnant Pauses is a movement-based program designed to transform your pregnancy experience, helping you move with greater ease and less discomfort.
Wondering how to…?
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Ease back and hip pain during pregnancy
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Find safe, effective exercises for pregnancy
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Improve posture and balance without strain
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Prepare for a smoother, less tense birth
What is Pregnant Pauses?
Pregnant Pauses is an innovative approach based on the Feldenkrais Method, created specifically to support women throughout pregnancy. Developed by Alan Questel, it uses gentle, mindful movement sequences to reduce discomfort, improve posture, and prepare the body for birth with greater ease and comfort.
Unlike other prenatal methods, this approach doesn't focus on effort or muscle strengthening—it teaches how to move with less tension and more efficiency. Discover new ways to move with lightness, ease, and comfort.
How is it practiced?
Pregnant Pauses sessions are done in a variety of positions (lying down, seated, or standing) and involve small, exploratory movements guided by my voice. They’re adapted to each stage of pregnancy and require no prior experience.
During the sessions, you’ll learn to:
✔ Relieve tension and discomfort: ease back, hip, and joint pain, sciatic nerve pressure, and more
✔ Improve breathing and circulation: support overall wellbeing
✔ Increase stability and balance: adjust your posture to pregnancy changes
✔ Deeply relax: reduce stress and anxiety for a calmer pregnancy
✔ Tune into yourself: develop body awareness and self-connection
No movement experience is needed. Any pregnant woman can benefit, regardless of fitness level.
Benefits of Pregnant Pauses
✔ Eases common pregnancy discomforts: back and hip pain, sciatic pressure, fatigue, stress, and sleep issues
✔ Enhances effortless mobility: move with more ease and comfort, without added fatigue
✔ Improves balance and posture: adapt to body changes with more stability and confidence
✔ Supports a smoother birth: optimize breath and coordination during labor
✔ Builds confidence in your changing body: connect with yourself and embrace pregnancy more positively
✔ Promotes faster post-birth recovery: help your body reorganize and regain mobility with less tension
More than a method—it’s a new way of moving
Pregnant Pauses isn’t just about preparing for birth—it’s about learning to move with more freedom and wellbeing, during and after pregnancy. Inspired by the Feldenkrais Method, this approach transforms your experience and enhances your quality of life through this unique journey.
If you’re looking for a more comfortable pregnancy and a smoother birth, Pregnant Pauses can make all the difference.
Contact me for class times and upcoming workshops.