Mum and Baby Yoga
About the Classes
I run Yoga for Mum and Baby on Wednesday mornings in Wendover, 10.30-11.30.
The classes are term-time only.
The class is held at Wendover Memorial Hall, Wharf Road, HP22 6HF (with parking).
The class 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)
Many ladies start by attending one or two blocks of Nurture Baby Massage (a beautifully gentle class to nurture baby and mummy in her initial transition into motherhood or motherhood again), directly followed by Yoga for Mum & Baby for multiple blocks to continue supporting mummy emotionally, but also transition to an added focus on mummy's physical recovery and return to fitness.
Are you worried that you haven't practiced yoga before; or have lost your fitness; or baby won't settle and will need comforting and feeding during class?
Each class lasts 60 minutes, and it is a safe, judgement-free space. You can feed, change nappies, pace... do anything and everything that suits you and your bundle of joy. I certainly don't expect the babies in class to be still or quiet - babies cry, babies get tired and hungry. We are all mummies (I have 3 children of my own) so please don't worry about anything, and it is fine if they fall asleep for the whole class too.
There is no pressure for you to move your body in a certain way and there's no need to have any yoga experience either.
These classes go back to the essence of yoga; you have no choice but to embrace the present - who knows what 'mood' baby will be in so appreciate the now; listen to what your body needs in the moment and adapt; and of course adapt based on how much baby's needs allow you to participate (it may be that you will be exclusively doing pelvic floor breath work).
What happens in Yoga for Mum and Baby?
Whilst 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), Yoga for Mum & Baby combines 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 helping mummy 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. And if baby is asleep, needs feeding, won't settle etc etc again the class can be adapted so YOU can still make steps towards your recovery, even if it isn't quite the same as I am demonstrating in class in that moment.
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 yoga; individual focused yoga postures for the mums, and postnatal sun salutations.
Yoga for Mum & Baby is all about starting to focus on mummy’s physical recovery post-birth. Everyone will be feeling differently. Some ladies will be desperate to return to exercise and rebuild their strength and fitness, but not be sure how to do this safely. Others may be nervous about moving and connecting with their bodies again, maybe feeling disassociated from their bodies or have never had a passion for exercise in the first place. It doesn't matter about your starting point, your motivation or your mindset, the class can be adapted based on your personal recovery and how you are feeling week-to-week (and it may change).
During 2025 our class schedule is:
JANUARY
- Weds 1: No classes
- Weds 8 Yoga: 8 baby poses; reverse breathing; mother in waiting poem
- Weds 15 Yoga: 11 baby poses; reverse breathing; carrying you poem
- Weds 22 Yoga: 12 baby poses; expanded rib cage breathing; it was you poem
- Weds 29 Yoga: 5 baby poses; expanded rib cage breathing; baby blues poem
FEBRUARY
- Weds 5 Yoga: 9 baby poses; reverse breathing; all I see is you poem
- Weds 12 Yoga: Valentine's Day class, 11 baby poses; reverse breathing; love poem
- Weds 19: No classes
- Weds 26 Yoga: 8 baby poses; reverse breathing; dear mama poem
MARCH
- Weds 5 Yoga: 11 baby poses; reverse breathing; change poem
- Weds 12 Yoga: 12 baby poses; expanded rib cage breathing; my world poem
- Weds 19 Yoga: 5 baby poses; expanded rib cage breathing; to be poem
- Weds 26 Yoga: Mother's Day class, 9 baby poses; reverse breathing; a mother's value poem
APRIL
- Weds 2 Yoga: 11 baby poses; reverse breathing; I would tell you poem
- Weds 9: No classes
- Weds 16: No classes
- Weds 23 Yoga: Easter class, 8 baby poses; reverse breathing; Mama you're beautiful po
- Weds 30 Yoga: 11 baby poses; reverse breathing; I was told poem
MAY
- Weds 7 Yoga: 12 baby poses; expanded rib cage breathing; that first smile poem
- Weds 14 Yoga: 5 baby poses; expanded rib cage breathing; just you wait and see poem
- Weds 21 Yoga: 9 baby poses; reverse breathing; the paradox of motherhood poem
- Weds 28: No classes
JUNE
- Weds 4 Yoga: 11 baby poses; reverse breathing; blink and you'll miss it poem
- Weds 11 Yoga: Father's day class, 8 baby poses; reverse breathing; dear little one poem
- Weds 18 Yoga: 11 baby poses; reverse breathing; the every mum poem
- Weds 25 Yoga: 12 baby poses; expanded rib cage breathing; dear friend poem
JULY
- Weds 2 Yoga: 5 baby poses; expanded rib cage breathing; some things I know poem
- Weds 9 Yoga: 9 baby poses; reverse breathing; my favourite poem
- Weds 16 Yoga: 11 baby poses; reverse breathing; summers poem
- Weds 23: No classes
- Weds 30: No classes
AUGUST
No classes
SEPTEMBER
- Weds 3: No classes
- Weds 10 Yoga: 8 baby poses; reverse breathing; you before me poem
- Weds 17 Yoga: 11 baby poses; reverse breathing; you'll always be my baby poem
- Weds 24 Yoga: 12 baby poses; expanded rib cage breathing; things I would tell myself poem
OCTOBER
- Weds 1 Yoga: 5 baby poses; expanded rib cage breathing; postpartum is forever poem
- Weds 8 Yoga: 9 baby poses; reverse breathing; mother's value poem
- Weds 15 Yoga: 11 baby poses; reverse breathing; not everyday is beautiful poem
- Weds 22 Yoga: Halloween class, 8 baby poses; reverse breathing; all I see is you poem
- Weds 29: No classes
NOVEMBER
- Weds 5 Yoga: 11 baby poses; reverse breathing; mother in waiting poem
- Weds 12 Yoga: 12 baby poses; expanded rib cage breathing; with you poem
- Weds 19 Yoga: 5 baby poses; expanded rib cage breathing; looking for her poem
- Weds 26 Yoga: 9 baby poses; reverse breathing; not just poem
DECEMBER
- Weds 3 Yoga: 11 baby poses; reverse breathing; And a little, I let go poem
- Weds 10 Yoga: 8 baby poses; reverse breathing; change poem
- Weds 17 Yoga: Christmas class, 11 baby poses; reverse breathing; fairy mother poem
- Weds 24: No classes
- Weds 31: No classes
If you aren't interested in a theme or it doesn't seem relevant, please keep an open mind. We adapt discussions AND most importantly postures/massage strokes EVERY week for EVERYONE in the room. These classes are personal and tailored for your needs. I have been running the classes for 8 years so I have many years of experience!
Price and booking options
To book onto a block, please complete the following booking form; full payment will be taken at the same time.
https://YogaWithAliceD.as.me/mumandbaby
You can adjust your booking to accommodate prior engagements i.e. holidays/appointments when signing up. No amendments can be made after the time of booking.
TIPS ON BOOKING
To complete the form, please select the first date and time you wish to start, then ‘select and make recurring’ to six 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 six dates in total. This system also allows you to remove dates you can’t make because of your own commitments, but remember to add another date to create your own tailored 6-weeks.
The classes are booked in rolling 6 week blocks, and you can start any week subject to availability.
Yoga for Mum and Baby costs £66 (which includes £6 of products for mummy, plus a cotton bag)
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.
What do I need to bring?
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.