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Postnatal
Mom and Baby Yoga
Why
Mom and Baby Yoga?
Congratulations
on becoming a new parent! Just as pregnancy
is a time of transformation, so is the postnatal
period.. If you’ve had your baby, you’ll
be adjusting to the new role as a mother.
How can mothers transition from expecting
a child to a balanced life with baby and
family while their minds and bodies are
affected by hormonal changes, lack of sleep,
and physical strain? Postnatal Mom and Baby
Yoga is a great way to start!
Mom
and Baby yoga is a gentle way to help your
body recover from childbirth while bonding
and having fun with your baby. It is also
an opportunity to connect with other mothers
and share the experience and insights of
raising a child.
In
these baby friendly cases, special attention
is placed on rebuilding core strength of
the back, abdomen, and pelvic floor, as
well as relieving tension in the neck, and
shoulders caused by/due to lifting, carrying
and nursing. No previous yoga experience
is required.
What
Do the Babies Do?
During
the class, you are guided through a series
of modified yoga poses, either holding your
baby in your arms, leaning against your
thighs, atop your belly, or resting by your
side on a blanket. The babies also receive
/enjoy a gentle baby yoga and massage session,
allowing them to stay flexible, sleep easier,
in addition/as well as relieving common
discomforts such as gas, colic and constipation.
What
is The Class Like?
The
structure of the class varies each week
to accommodate the need of the mothers and
children present that day. Some weeks, the
moms need lots of shoulder and upper back
stretches, while other weeks may focus on
strengthening the abdominals, and lower
back. Everyone is encouraged to move at
their own pace as classes are suitable for
beginners as well as experienced yoga students.
When
babies sleep through the class, this is
an opportunity for mothers to give more
attention to their own movements and experiences.
Parents should not feel pressured to leave
the class when babies cry. You are encouraged
to meet their needs- feeding, a fresh diaper,
or simply holding your little one and letting
him know that you are listening. (Part of
the experience of Mom and Baby Yoga is to
learn to relax around your baby’s normal
fussing, therefore all crying is a welcomed
opportunity for all moms to practice calmness
and focus.)
What
Will Mom and Baby Yoga Do For Me?
Regular
practice of postnatal Mom and Baby Yoga
can:
- Rebuild
core strength of the back, abdomen, and
pelvic floor
- Enhance
strength, endurance, and overall well
being
- Ease
the emotional hardships by knowing you
are not alone
- Make
friends with other mothers and babies
- Increase
calmness, focus and balance
- Allow
a quicker recovery after birth
- Boost
energy, lessen fatigue
When
Can I Start?
Staying
home for a minimum of 4 weeks is optimum
to foster the mother/baby relationship,
get breastfeeding off to a good start, and
allow your body to recover from pregnancy
and birth. 4-6 weeks is a good time to wait
before attending class. If you had a C-
section, this time should be extended to
about 8 weeks, or until you receive the
go ahead from your doctor. The age range
for babies are newborn to crawling which
is around 7-10 months for most babies. You
can join a class at anytime as movements
are simple and easy to learn.
Schedule
and Registration
Go
to the Yoga Classes page
for schedule and registration, and visit
the pricing page
for rates. Our Infant
Massage page will introduce you to an
activity both parents can enjoy!
Mom
and Baby Yoga Photos
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