Gillian Holmes

Gillian is fantastic at making everyone in the room feel like welcomed old friends, even when you’ve only first met! I have done pregnancy yoga, NCT classes and can’t wait to start baby yoga with Gillian. The classes I have attended so far have been structured and productive, while having enough informal time to meet and greet fellow class mates. I would thoroughly recommend her classes to any new parents/ parents to be!

I have done both pregnancy yoga and baby yoga with Gillian and both have been excellent.The pregnancy yoga was really relaxing and friendly where I could talk a little about my pregnancy worries. Gillian was also able to recommend alternative yoga stretches for me where needed.For baby yoga, it is a lot of fun! Took a few sessions for my baby to settle, but he's super calm and really enjoys the baby section now.

Gillian has been an invaluable, consistent and empowering support over all three of my pregnancies. She is extremely knowledgeable and experienced in both birth and post natal support, as well as a very experienced yoga for pregnancy teacher. I have attended both her pre and post natal classes, and would recommend her services to anyone. She has made my pregnancies a positive experience and has introduced me to a whole world of fantastic new mums too!

Gillian is a fantastic yoga teacher and a real pillar of support for women throughout pregnancy and as new mothers. I attended both pregnancy yoga (via zoom as well as in person) and mum and baby yoga with her. Her classes are a wonderful opportunity to meet other mums and also provide a welcoming space where you can take some much needed time for yourself - thank you Gillian !

We had such a nice time at baby yoga! Great to have a first stretch after the birthing bit and the babies have so much fun too. Gillian balances time for babies and mamas so well! Thank you :)

Gillian⁩ was our doula for the birth of our second baby. My first birth was quite medicalised: an induction and epidural on a hospital delivery suite. We first sought doula support for this birth to calm our nerves around toddler logistics with no family nearby, but this ended up being a complete game changer in so many ways. Family did arrive on time to look after toddler which made everything easier. Throughout, Gillian helped my husband and I both feel prepared, confident and safe. She totally blew us away (especially with the natural relief through surges) and she has been THE difference for us in achieving the natural water birth we had dreamed of.

I can tell you for sure: Gillian’s Baby Yoga class will be one of the most enjoyable things you do with your little one. A great way to meet other mums and a delightful way to spend an hour. You get to unwind and your baby will have fun doing their yoga too! Gillian is so kind and gentle and always makes time for supportive chat with the class about life as a new parent.

Gillian is Queen of all things pregnancy, birth and beyond - an invaluable source of support with a wealth of knowledge and contacts for any mother to be. Yoga for Pregnancy was such a special slot in the week for me and my growing bump and each class left me feeling better prepared for the arrival of my baby, both mentally and physically. And once baby had arrived Baby Yoga was a highlight of the week - a fun and loving space not only to bond with my baby but also to look after my body as part of postnatal recovery. I will absolutely be back for more next time!

Gillian was my doula. We engaged her at about 5mths pregnant. She was wonderful! She gave us antenatal support...lots of information that I'd not found elsewhere (despite doing LOTS of research)!Her presence at the birth was unmistakably positive and advantageous. I'm absolutely certain that she made the difference to my birth: she helped me to remain calm and focused. My son was born peacefully at home - just the way I wanted.She's a lovely, compassionate woman with lots of experience in this field. I would have Gillian as a doula again for subsequent pregnancies and births, and I heartily recommend her to anyone who wants, or is considering hiring, a doula.