Mum and Baby Yoga
About the Classes
Our unique YogaBellies for Mum & Baby sessions incorporate traditional yoga postures adapted for postpartum mum and some for baby too. While most postnatal yoga classes either focus solely on mum (with baby stuck in their buggy) or offer baby yoga alone (with no physical benefits for mum), YogaBellies for Mum & Baby combine BOTH postnatal and baby yoga, to ensure both mum and baby leave the class feeling stretched, revived and relaxed.
Baby yoga has also been scientifically proven to help with baby’s brain development, growth, self soothing and common ailments such as colic, reflux and disrupted sleep. For mummies, we focus on gently working your BAP's (back, abs and pelvic floor,) slowly getting mummy back to pre-baby shape and helping to build strength, stamina and fitness. Benefits for mum include rebuilding the abdominal muscles and the pelvic floor; helping alleviate back and neck pain; allowing mum to regain strength and muscle tone at her own pace; decreasing incidence of postnatal depression; encouraging mum and baby bonding and makes for baby’s enhanced social skills in the future; and finally, allowing mum to heal and relax along with baby.
YogaBellies for Mum & Baby classes last around an hour and involve yoga for mum, yoga for baby and some lovely deep relaxation together. A typical session includes a check-in with how everyone is doing; pelvic floor exercises for mummy; mummy warm up; baby stretches to take small bodies through a full range of movement incorporating baby massage; individual focused yoga postures for the mums, and postnatal sun salutations. During the class there is no pressure for you or baby to do anything that's uncomfortable and there's no need to have any yoga experience either. During class, don't worry if your baby cries, needs feeding, sleeps etc...this class is an enjoyable one so 'go with the flow' is the motto! Our classes are suitable for all levels of yoga practice so please don't worry if you have never done yoga before.
Location and when to start
Yoga for Mum & Baby is suitable from 6 weeks postpartum after a vaginal birth / 8-10 weeks after a c-section (as always, the most important thing is to listen to your body, if you are in any pain or discomfort, just wait a few weeks).
If you are interested in attending both postnatal classes, I find that mummies tend to enjoy completing a course of Nurture Baby Massage first, and then follow this with Yoga for Mum & Baby for multiple blocks until baby is mobile.
I run Yoga for Mum & Baby on Wednesdays at 10.30-11.30 in Wendover.
Wendover Memorial Hall
Wharf Road
Wendover
Buckinghamshire
HP22 6HF
There is parking at the hall; if this is full, there is plenty of nearby on-road parking on Wharf Road.
Price and booking options
The classes are booked in six week blocks, and cost £60 (which includes a £6.00 aromatherapy rollerball). The classes are rolling so you can start any week that suits you and baby.
Upon signing up to a block of classes for the first time, you will also receive a goodie bag at your first in-person class, which includes a Take Five Aromatherapy Dream Easy Baby (Lavender & Chamomile) rollerball RRP £6.00. This blend is a go to as a sleep aid, working to melt away stress and calm a busy mind, as well as creating a relaxed and sleepy environment; it works well for easing you back to sleep during the night feeds and acts as a quick and effective way to switch back off to sleep.
Pulse Point Rollerballs - Take Five Aromatherapy
To book, please complete the following booking form; full payment will be taken at the same time.
https://YogaWithAliceD.as.me/mumandbaby
TIPS ON BOOKING
To complete the form, please select the first date and time you wish to start, then ‘select and make recurring’ to add 6 weeks. If the class is full, or there is no class a certain week, the date will show as unavailable. In this case, please add appointments until you have the 6 dates to make sure you are attending a full block. This system also allows you to remove dates you can’t make because of your own commitments.
My day-time classes are school term-time only. In 2023 there are no classes on: 4 Jan, 15 Feb, 5 Apr, 12 Apr, 31 May, 19 Jul - 30 Aug inclusive, 25 Oct, 20 Dec, 27 Dec.
I will provide all yoga equipment (mats, blankets, pillows) to use at your discretion. It is your choice if you would like to bring your own mat in addition to place on top. Please bring milk and any favourite comforters or toys to help baby feel happy and relaxed. I would advise that you bring a bottle of water and wear some loose comfortable clothes for your yoga practice, including layers so you can easily adjust depending on whether you are lying still in relaxation or being more physical.