More Than a Yoga Class: The Power of Group Support in Prenatal Yoga

Prenatal yoga is often recommended for its physical benefits—stretching, strengthening, managing discomforts, and preparation for labor. And while those things are beneficial, many participants say what helped most wasn’t a pose or a breathing technique.

It was the group.

The space.
The shared stories.
The moment of realizing: I’m not the only one feeling this way.

At Nona, our prenatal yoga classes are intentionally designed to support connection as a form of preparation. 

Why Group Support Matters During Pregnancy

Pregnancy can feel both profoundly connecting and incredibly isolating. Even with a supportive partner or provider, many people find themselves wondering:

• Is this normal?

• Why doesn’t anyone talk about this part?

• Am I the only one feeling overwhelmed, uncertain, or anxious?

In a well-held group space, those questions find room to land. Not always with answers, but with validation. And that validation is powerful.

When pregnant parents gather in a space that centers inclusivity, shared learning, and emotional safety, they begin to feel something the research clearly supports: social connection is a protective factor. It strengthens mental health, reduces perceived stress, and even buffers against birth trauma and perinatal mood disorders.

Prenatal Yoga as a Place to Practice Connection

At Nona, group connection is an integral part of the curriculum through themed group discussions such as:

• Working with fear
• Identity
• Relationship adjustments
• Postpartum 

No one is required to share. But everyone is invited. And over time, many participants find themselves feeling more grounded—not just in their bodies, but in a sense of belonging.

What Participants Often Say

By the end of a session, many parents share that the community aspect was the most meaningful part of their preparation. They describe:

• Feeling less alone

• Building lasting friendships

• Feeling seen and heard 

• Discovering a kind of support that wasn’t available in other settings

These outcomes aren’t incidental. They’re part of what happens when mindfulness, movement, and relational presence come together in a space built for support.

A Place to Be With Pregnancy—Together

Whether it’s your first baby or your fourth, every pregnancy brings something new. Nona Prenatal Yoga is here to hold space for all of it—through movement, breath, and the quiet power of showing up in a room of people who get it.

Join the next 6-week session of Nona Prenatal Yoga.