"Pregnancy and birth is a special time in a woman's life and every woman deserves to have the best possible experience"
Prepare for your birth and beyond with Julie Krausz
Classes in Queen’s Park, Willesden, Brondesbury Park and Kensal Rise
Pregnancy Yoga • Post-Natal Yoga • Birth Preparation • Massage & Birthing Positions • Breathing Techniques • Breastfeeding Skills
Teaching since 1991
Julie has been teaching pregnancy/postnatal yoga and childbirth education since 1991 and her classes reflect her wealth of experience, providing practical advice and encouragement to women throughout their pregnancies and as new mothers.
Julie is a qualified Yoga and Active Birth teacher, KGHypnobirthing teacher and Co-Director of the YogaBirth Teacher Training. She is registered with YogaBirth, the Active Birth Centre and the British Wheel of Yoga. Julie has completed the Unicef Breastfeeding Management training and she holds Diplomas in Remedial Massage and Source Breathwork. As the mother of two boys, both born at home in water she has a keen interest in complementary medicine and nutrition, particularly where it is relevant to pregnancy and labour.
Her main focus is supporting women to have a joyful, empowered birth, whatever the kind of birth they choose.
Directory of Classes
YogaBirth Pregnancy Yoga
Starting from 13 weeks, when you’re beginning to regain your energy – this yoga class is the perfect opportunity to nurture both you and your baby. Here you can engage in discussions with other expectant mums and share your experiences of pregnancy in a supportive environment.
This class offers a chance to relax, reflect on your pregnancy journey, and focus on the joy of your upcoming arrival. Take this time each week to devote to both yourself and your baby, setting a strong foundation for the months ahead.
- Reduce common pregnancy discomforts like back pain, leg cramps, heartburn, breathlessness, and constipation
- Experience improved sleep and learn practical techniques to help your body release tension and stress
- Discover how breathwork can provide natural pain relief and connect you more deeply with your body
- Learn the importance of pelvic floor exercises, ensuring a healthier and more comfortable pregnancy
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Date: Tuesday Evenings
Time: 19:15pm – 20:45pm
Location: ZenW2 in Willesden Green, 12 Queen’s Parade, Walm Lane, London NW2 5HT
Fee: £22 per class or £70 for 4 classes
Private classes and concessions available
Post-Natal Yoga for Mums and Babies
Reclaim your strength and well-being with a gentle, yoga-based exercise class
designed especially for new mums. Starting from about six weeks after the birth of
your baby, this class supports your recovery from the physical stresses of pregnancy
and birth.
It’s a dedicated time each week to think about yourself, recharge, and reconnect with your body. You’ll also have the chance to meet up with other new
mums – to share experiences, support each other, and build a sense of community.
Babies are warmly welcomed!
- Learn 6 essential exercises for the post-natal period
- Yoga based exercise to help you recover from the stresses of pregnancy and birth
- Strengthen and regain tone in your back, your belly and your pelvic floor
- Help reduce the strains of carrying, holding and feeding a new baby
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Date: Thursday Afternoons
Time: 12:25pm – 14:00pm
Location: ZenW2 in Willesden Green, 12 Queen’s Parade, Walm Lane, London NW2 5HT
Fee: £22 per class or £70 for 4 classes
Private classes and concessions available
Massage, Positions & Breathing for Labour
This short, informal workshop introduces simple and safe techniques for partners to
use in pregnancy and labour. We’ll explore the basic principles of upright labour and
why positions can make a real difference.
The breath is a powerful and ever-present tool during labour, in this class you’ll learn how to use it effectively.
Massage offers benefits for both partners, especially for the pregnant woman. It can help ease common pregnancy discomforts and create a special bond between mother, partner, and baby.
Couples are encouraged to attend between 6 and 8 months of pregnancy. The course is available as a private session or in a group setting.
- Massage during labour helps ease the pain of contractions effectively
- Learn specific breathing techniques to promote relaxation
- Discover practical ways partners can support the labouring woman
- Includes targeted reflexology and shiatsu pressure-point methods
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Date: Evenings or weekends as arranged
Duration: 2.5 hours
Location: Willesden Green or Kensal Rise
3 Couples Group Class: £100 (per couple)
2 Couples Group Class: £135 (per couple)
Private Class for One Couple: £195
Active Birth: Birth Preparation
Course includes: the physiology of labour and birth – breathing & movement for labour – active birth positions – massage for labour – pain relief, from endorphins to epidurals – how to avoid or manage complications – waterbirth – other resources.
The workshop emphasizes normal labour and how to encourage and support this wonderful process. It aims to empower you and your partner to decide and negotiate what you want during labour. A well-informed, open-minded approach to childbirth positively affects the outcome, whether considering an epidural in hospital or planning to use a water-pool at home.
By exploring the normal physiology of birth, we find ways to assist this intelligent, evolved process. Particular emphasis is given to birth partners so they can feel confident in their role.
- Workshops are held on weekends or at other times as arranged
- Suitable for couples, small groups or a mother with her support partner
- Expecting again? A shorter Refresher version is available for second or later births.
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Date: Weekends or as arranged
Duration: TBC
Location: Willesden Green or Kensal Rise
Course Fee: £490 (per couple)
Deposit: £100 (non-refundable)
Breastfeeding: Basic Skills
It’s useful to know in advance some basic skills for establishing breastfeeding and what to expect in those first few hours and days after the birth of your baby. This short workshop covers some of those essentials.
Available as a follow-on to the Birth Preparation workshop or as a separate session.
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Date: Weekends or as arranged
Duration: 2 hours
Location: Willesden Green or Kensal Rise
Class Fee: £160
Private Classes - Yoga, Pregnancy, Birth Preparation
Private sessions in Scaravelli yoga, pregnancy yoga, birth preparation, and breastfeeding preparation are available upon request.
To schedule a time that works for you, please get in touch with Julie. Home visits can also be arranged.
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Hosted at Julie’s Studio: £85 per hour
Home Visit Classes: £120 per hour
Coverage: North West and West London
Other areas may be eligible at a surcharge
Hypnobirthing
Hypnobirthing is a powerful approach designed to help reduce anxiety and stress during pregnancy and labour. When a mother feels calm and confident, birth is more likely to unfold smoothly and naturally.
The KG Hypnobirthing course is delivered in four sessions, each lasting around 2.5 hours. It’s recommended to begin the course in your second trimester so that the techniques become second nature by the time your baby arrives.
At the moment, the course is offered exclusively on a 1-to-1 basis, providing personalised support tailored to you.
- Learn how to build confidence and trust in your body
- Understand how to support the natural flow of labour
- Gain tools to help you stay calm—not just in labour, but in life
- Includes course materials and relaxation scripts
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Course Fee: £595 (per couple)
Deposit: £100 (non-refundable)
YogaBirth Teacher Training
Are you passionate about giving mothers the best possible experience during pregnancy and child birth? Learn about the teacher training courses, qualifications and memberships offered by YogaBirth.
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To book classes and workshops, or for more information you can contact me using the form below, or by phone.
Please let me know your due date if you are pregnant.
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12, Queen’s Parade, Walm Ln, London NW2 5HT, United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0)20 8459 2903
Group classes in North West London easily accessible from Queen’s Park, Willesden, Cricklewood, Brondesbury Park, Kensal Rise, West Hampstead, Neasden and Harlesden.
Private tuition also covering Maida Vale, St John’s Wood, Notting Hill, Kensington, Paddington, Marylebone, Belsize Park and Hampstead.