Mum and Baby Yoga
Focus is on mammas in this class, enjoying the opportunity to stretch and strengthen postnatally and increase energy and fitness levels.
We flow from Mamma Yoga to Baby Yoga for babies, with songs and rhymes and fun interaction for babies right up to 12 months.
The class ends with a lying down guided meditation. Deep relaxation allows your body to release tensions and heal, the mind to clear and the emotions to balance.
The classes are fun, informal and baby led. Mums will stop to feed or soothe their babies and will then rejoin.
Tea at the end of class makes this class a great way to socialise and meet new friends while on maternity leave.
As a mum, Elaine knows the first few weeks and months of motherhood can be physically, mentally and emotionally challenging. Yoga can help bring a deep sense of mind and body wellbeing, and the chance to relax with your baby, and new mamma friends. Suitable from 12 weeks to 12 months ❀ ( Baby Massage course recommended for younger babies first and then baby yoga when they are a little more alert )
Classes are non transferable
Benefits for babies
❀ Strengthens and aids development
❀ Enhances playful interaction and communication
❀ Sensory awareness and language through holds, stretching, singing and rhymes, playing and relaxation
❀ Baby bonding
❀ New friendships with other mums & It’s fun!
Benefits for Mums
❀ Realigning the spine and pelvis after pregnancy
❀ Improve fitness, Rebuilding core and back strength, tones pelvic floor
❀ Taking time out for yourself to nourish and restore energy
❀ Helps release tension, stress and post natal anxiety
❀ Relaxation and wellbeing throughout entire maternity leave
Where
❀ Wednesday 11.45am Carlow
❀ Thursday 10.45am Knocklyon
❀ Friday 11.45am Knocklyon
What to Bring
❀ A Yoga Mat
❀ Blanket / toy for Baby
❀ Wear comfortable clothing to stretch and relax in
❀ Baby led – bring what you need to feed, nappy change etc.
❀ Enjoy socialising with your baby and join an online group to stay in touch afterwards
“I would highly recommend the Mamma and Baby yoga classes and the baby massage classes. The atmosphere in the classes is wonderfully relaxed and the instructor Elaine is able to naturally create a supportive and encouraging environment for everyone in the room. My daughter and I really enjoyed the classes, we got so much from them and we were able to have some really special bonding time together 💗. We loved everyone minute of it.”
“Such an enjoyable and supportive class especially for a first time Mom! Great exercises for baby and Mommy, really beneficial. Looking forward to my second term with Luca starting!”
“Lainey’s class is so much more than yoga or baby massage which are both highly recommended but she is always encouraging Moms in the class to create a network of support for each other. Highly recommend her classes for physical and mental well being.”
“I have really enjoyed all the classes I have done with Elaine (pregnancy yoga, baby massage & baby yoga).
But I must mention the Mamma & Baby Yoga classes were the highlight of my week. As a busy mum of a toddler and baby, I found this class was the one hour in the week where I could have some one on one time with my baby.
I left the class each week feeling totally relaxed and energised. You don’t realised how much tiredness and tension you are holding on to until you let it go during the class.
Thanks so much. ”
“The best mammy yoga in town!!! Lots of supportive chat and very mamma and baby friendly. Not just Yoga but a whole mamma community. Highly recommend ”
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