Baby Yoga
Mums and baby yoga is a unique beginner’s hatha yoga class that provides mums with the opportunity to enjoy the benefits of yoga with their babies. The class focuses on toning and strengthening the parts of the body that have been most effected by childbirth and pregnancy while still allowing mums to spend time bonding and interacting with their babies. Classes are based on adapting postures, pranayama and relaxation techniques in ways in which allow babies to be fully integrated in the experience with their mothers.
Babies are often held by mums in various poses, songs, music and a variety of sensory experiences are provided in order to truly stimulate and engage babies in the class. Unlike the quiet environment of a regular yoga class mum with baby yoga is a flexible and relaxed environment where mums can attend to their babies needs at any time, the class simply goes on!!
Babies from 6 weeks to pre-crawling are welcome
Costs- 6 pound per drop in class, 6 week session for 30 pounds, first class free,
Benefits of the class
- Helps mums and babies to feel more calm and relaxed Research shows that practicing yoga can reduce stress levels by releasing endorphins and reducing cortisol (stress hormone) levels in the body, low levels of stress make it easier to combat feelings of anxiety and depression that are often common amongst new mums !!
- Mums who breastfeed are now able to start an exercise program, where they can still cater to their babies feeding needs.
- Helps tone and strengthen the pelvic floor muscles, back, stomach as well as regain overall strength and flexibility in the rest of the body
- Improves general health and fitness
- Improves memory and concentration that can often be a bit out of touch after having a baby, due to tiredness and dedication in caring for baby
- Builds and enhances the bond and connection between mother and child, through promoting skin to skin contact, eye contact, verbal and non-verbal communication as well as building confidence and a sense of security between mum and baby(Close attachment between a mother and child can prevent diseases, boost immunity and enhance IQ) parenting magazine
- Helps your baby see the world through different angles and perspectives (helps develop special awareness)
- Music and songs foster phonetic awareness, the tools of communication and language development.
- The class introduces your baby to the benefits of yoga and the beginning of a healthy lifestyle.
About your Instructor
Vivian is an experienced early childhood development specialist, having completed her BA in Toronto Canada specializing in Early Childhood Education. Vivian has worked with infants, children and families in unique environments and settings throughout, North America, Europe and the Dominican Republic. Having trained with the British Wheel of Yoga and continually developing her own personal practice, Vivian provides a refreshing approach to family centered yoga that truly unites the needs of new mums with those of their new babies.
The first class starts on Wednesday September 22 at 10:00 am and finishes at 11:00 am
If you wish to book a 6 week session the cost is £36.00
Please note all of our courses are booked and paid for in advance. To reserve your place, please send us a cheque to the value of £36.00 made payable to Vivien Borriecho at the my body studios address.
