Prenatal Yoga (non heated)

July 30, 2027 • 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Oxygen Yoga & Fitness Port Coquitlam (1490 Prairie Ave), Yoga Studio
Harp Sitara
Yoga and meditation didn’t just change Harp’s posture—they transformed her life. She came to the mat in 2019 during a battle with depression following her divorce. What started as a one-month introductory yoga pass quickly turned into a lifeline. Her mat became a sacred space where anxiety softened, self-compassion grew, and healing began. Harp has also journeyed through intensive treatment for an eating disorder and body dysmorphia. Her lived experiences—both on and off the mat—inspire her to create inclusive, empowering spaces where all bodies and all emotions are welcome. For over 13 years, Harp has taught a variety of movement practices including pole dance, aerial silks, and group fitness. In 2025, she completed her Oxygen Yoga & Fitness 20-Hour Methodized Training, adding to her 200-Hour training with Modo Yoga International and her 90-Hour Prenatal & Postpartum certification from Embodied Woman Yoga in Singapore. Her teaching style focuses on alignment, accessibility, and deep listening. Whether you’re craving a challenge or seeking restoration, Harp offers options to meet you where you are—inviting you to connect with your own innate wisdom and surrender fully into the most important posture of all- savasana. Harp’s passion for prenatal and postpartum yoga is deeply personal. After giving birth at home in 2022 unmedicated, in water, and catching her baby herself—she experienced firsthand the physical, emotional, and spiritual shifts of new motherhood. She’s especially passionate about supporting birthing people through these transitions with care, compassion, and evidence-informed movement. Before transitioning into full-time yoga teaching, Harp spent 15 years in corporate marketing, most recently as an Executive Director at a Fortune 500 company. After being laid off in 2024, she took it as a blessing—a chance to leave behind the burnout and toxic hustle, and instead, dedicate her time to her yoga offerings and her family. Her corporate background brings a high level of professionalism, organization (and yes, plenty of spreadsheets) to her work as a wellness entrepreneur. When she’s not teaching, Harp is deepening her own yoga practice as a lifelong student, soaking in the sauna, exploring spiritual teachings, or enjoying quality time with her son, two stepkids and dog Oreo. She also loves traveling, indulging in spa days, and prioritizing self-care as a cornerstone of her well-being.
19 spots available

Description

A supportive, community-centered class for pregnancy, open to all trimesters — no previous yoga experience necessary, join anytime.

Each class begins with a group discussion around pregnancy-related topics, offering space to share experiences, emotions, and insights in a safe, nurturing environment. This time for connection helps ease feelings of isolation and fosters a sense of community as you move through pregnancy.

The movement portion blends breathwork, strength-building, and pelvic floor awareness with flowing sequences and restorative poses designed to support your changing body. You’ll learn postures to help relieve common pregnancy discomforts, reduce stress, and build strength and openness in preparation for birth and postpartum recovery. Asanas (postures) are thoughtfully adapted with props like blocks, straps, and bolsters for safe and accessible movement.

Each class also includes a guided visualization or meditation — a quiet moment to connect with your baby and tune inward.

📋 Pregnancy Questionnaire
All participants are asked to complete a short health form for their first visit (see below link). You can print and complete it in advance and bring a hard copy, or fill one out at the studio. Your instructor will have a short check-in before class to talk about how your pregnancy is going, and discuss any discomforts or concerns.
👉 https://csep.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/GAQ_P_English.pdf

🧘‍♀️ What to Bring
Please bring a yoga mat, towel, and water bottle.

🕕 Arrival Details (please arrive 10 minutes early)
There is a hot yoga class scheduled before ours, the studio doors will remain locked until that class ends and the space has been cleaned. The room may still feel warm when you enter, but it will gradually cool down as we begin our practice.

🚗 Parking
Plenty of parking is available in the complex.

💳 Booking
This class can be booked using a class pass.