Prenatal Yoga Center

The Prenatal Yoga Center, established in 2002, was the first yoga center in New York City dedicated exclusively to pregnancy and postpartum. Located on the Upper West Side at 141 W 72nd St (2nd floor walk-up, no elevator), it offers a welcoming space for expectant and new parents at every trimester and experience level.

In-studio classes focus on three core elements: building community, preparing the body for birth, and integrating childbirth education into a vinyasa-style yoga practice. All mats and props are provided, and the studio features two bathrooms, cubbies for storage, and a water filter. Pre-registration is strongly recommended.

Beyond prenatal yoga, the Center offers postnatal yoga, Mommy & Me, infant massage, baby sign language, music for babies, childbirth education, infant CPR & safety, breastfeeding workshops, partner yoga & massage, and support groups for moms-to-be and new moms. Seasonal classes are also held in Central Park.

Virtual options are robust: hybrid livestream classes let online students join in-studio sessions via Zoom, with a 24-hour recording available afterward. An on-demand video library is also available. New students can get 3 classes for $75 in-studio or $60 online, valid for 3 consecutive weeks.

Note for stroller families: The studio is on the 2nd floor of a walk-up building with no elevator. Strollers cannot be brought upstairs.