Parent and Baby Yoga
Parent and Baby Yoga Overview
Rejuvenate, Nurture and Relax with your Baby!
Parent + Baby Yoga classes are a wonderful way to keep yourself active, present and calm while interacting and connecting with your baby. These classes are also a great opportunity to enjoy the yoga community of new parents.
The format of the class is any of the following:
– mum + baby
– dad + baby
– mum, dad and baby
(**NB: Each adult must register individually. Class capacity is 12 adults**)
Appropriate for: babies at least 6 weeks until walking
Benefits of postnatal yoga
– strengthens the back, abdominal and pelvic floor muscles
– releases tension in shoulders and neck muscles
– helps to improve posture
– decreases overall stress and promotes relaxation
– rejuvenates the mind and increases energy
– builds patience and inner-calm
– brings fun and pleasure to both parent and baby
– provides an opportunity to connect with other parents
– creates a safe environment to bond with baby
when to practise
It is important to rest initially. The first 6 weeks after birth are a time for bonding with your baby and for the mother to recover. After postnatal week 8, women are typically ready to return to their regular practice, but it is important to listen to what your body is ready to do. Women with a yoga practice prior to pregnancy should be careful and not rush back into their usual yoga practice. Consult your GP for advice on when to resume practising.
Note: Please arrive 10 minutes prior to class start time. Please remove shoes in hallway.