10.15 Mother and Baby Yoga Sept/Oct

Service Description

Mother and baby yoga classes provide a wonderful opportunity for you as a new mother to ease your way back into exercise after birth. Each class comprises gentle yoga-based exercises for both you and your baby to do together. Classes are suitable for you and your baby to attend from six weeks after birth once you have your GP check up to the babies 1st birthday. Structure of Class: Classes will start with circle time were we discuss different topic's each week for example teething, followed by a little massage then Yoga inspired exercise for both mother and baby using lots of nursery rhythm's to help with interaction and brain development, we also look at breathing and relaxation techniques which can be used in day to day life. We finish with Fizzy water and Cake. Mums will have the opportunity to do post-birth exercise and stretching to: · strengthen and tone your muscles; especially abdominals, pelvic floor and back muscles. · increase your fitness levels. · regain and maintain good posture. · provide some vital relaxation. · re-energise and motivate you for the rest of the week. Babies will have the opportunity to experience some yoga and massage especially for them to: · encourage their reflexes to develop. · enhance their motor development. · increase their awareness of their surroundings. · calm and relax them, helping them to sleep better. The class has a fun and relaxed atmosphere. We play music, sing, and allow time for you and your baby to bond, enhancing your understanding of your baby. Classes Run on term time Tuesdays WDA Studio Knowle