Our Mummy & Me class is an opportunity for new mothers to reconnect with their bodies after birth and to get their strength back. We focus on stretching out problem areas like tense neck & shoulders, restrengthening the abdominals and toning pelvic floor muscles that may have weakened during childbirth.
The class is run by myself and Miriam Muzzell, who is a Birthright Baby Yoga & Baby Massage Instructor. The class begins with yoga for the mums taught by myself and then Miriam teaches the second half, which is when the babies get involved for some focused fun of singing, swinging and stretching.
We have found over the years that having two teachers in the class works really well and if baby is fractious during the first half, Miriam is there to give them attention and if they are sleeping during the second half, I am on hand to do more mum yoga with you. Win win!
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It’s a very happy & fun class and an opportunity to meet new mums in the area. Mats & props provided.
The Quaker hall is big, bright & airy, with lots of room for buggies. There is also a free on-site car park.
Babies from 6 weeks. Partners, dads, grandparents also welcome to sit and watch or join in, although numbers currently limited.
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Helen is an excellent yoga practitioner and really knows her stuff. Miriam is such a warm and caring person, making the baby yoga section of the class fun for the babies. Ailah was so relaxed in class that she would often snooze while I exercised. The venue, location, and the brilliant teachers make this a must activity for new mums. Also check out Miriam’s Baby Massage courses that she runs from her home.
I went to Miriam and Helen’s baby yoga classes with my first child and now I’m delighted to go back for more with my second! The amount of care and attention given by Miriam and Helen is superb. You can take the time to unwind, even with baby, as they each help keep a watchful eye while baby sleeps or plays alongside you. Helen ensures you get the most out of your yoga practice and carefully gives one-to-one guidance during the session rather than just teaching from the front. Her instruction is clear and thorough and I really feel lucky to have found such an understanding, amazing yoga teacher! Miriam is nurturing and brings fun nursery rhymes, songs and stretches which you do with baby so everyone is engaged, relaxed and having fun! She even thoughtfully provides refreshments at the end of class. Highly recommend Mummy and Me classes, very useful that you can just ‘drop-in’ (as baby is so unpredictable!) and can save money by block booking but just complete the classes when suitable. Huge thank you to Helen and Miriam- see you very soon!!