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Pre-Natal Yoga From 12 weeks to 42 weeks Wednesdays 6-7pm and Fridays 12.15-1.15pm Drop-in £10, course of 4, £34 We practice hatha yoga in a fluid style, focusing on issues that are particularly relevant during pregnancy. Laura has taught pre-natal yoga for over 10 years and this experience, combined with her own pregnancies, has helped her develop a practice for:- Creating space in the physical body for your growing baby Reminding you to listen and trust your own body Addressing particular pre-natal issues such as heartburn, indigestion, fatigue, piles, sciatica, symphysis pubis dysfunction (SPD), lower back ache, varicose veins, aching legs and carpal tunnel Bonding with your unborn baby Toning the pelvic floor Bringing a good blood supply to the pelvic area generally Gently increasing the body’s range of movement Releasing tensions and anxiety Acceptance of your changing body Gently building strength and stamina for an active birth Breath awareness Techniques and advice for labour and the post-natal period We finish each class with herbal tea and cakes/biscuits. There is plenty of time and space to make new friends, pick up advice, ask questions and pass on insights. Mother and Baby recommended reading and reference.

Baby Massage and Post-Natal Yoga From 6 weeks old. Fridays, 10:00 - 11:15am Drop-in £10, Course of 4, £34 Wear loose, comfortable clothes for your own yoga. You might want to bring your baby in his/her sleepsuit, and dress him/her afterwards (to avoid changing twice in one morning). Bring two towels for the massage and a spare muslin for mopping up any unexpected wee. Babies lie with us while we practice post natal yoga. We focus particularly on:- Relaxation Bringing awareness gently back to the abdominal area Strengthening the abdomen from the deepest muscles with breath control (pranayama) Gradually toning the pelvic floor Special exercises for breast feeding mothers and Reconnecting with your body. After the hatha yoga, we move over to the massage area to massage our babies together. This is often an intimate, bonding experience. We finish each class with herbal tea and cakes/biscuits. Often the babies will fall asleep while mothers chat. Mother and Baby recommended reading and reference.

Baby Yoga and Post-Natal Yoga From 16 weeks to crawling. Fridays, 2:30 - 3:30pm Drop-in £10, Course of 4, £34 Wear loose, comfortable clothes for you and your baby. From 16 weeks, babies are often ready for more stimulation. The baby yoga class introduces a whole series of movements and positions to promote a healthy sleep and digestion. We address all areas of the body with movement – twists, swoops, dips, songs, inversions and rolls. There is also time for a little post-natal yoga for parents to release and relax too. We often have Dads, Grandparents and other family members in this class - please feel free to bring them along. Herbal tea and cakes/biscuits seem appropriate at tea time, to end the class while we chat. Mother and Baby recommended reading and reference.

Tots Yoga Course From crawling to about 2 Wednesdays, 3:00 - 4:00pm Course of 8, £70. Contact Laura to check for availability and book your place. An opportunity for parent/carer and baby to practise yoga together in a friendly and relaxed environment. Natural movements are used for fun and games; maintaining good posture and all around fitness as the baby grows. Benefits for baby include the development of back strength, the encouragement of structural symmetry and balance, and familiarity with their new body. At the same time, parents benefit by loosening and strengthening their body, whilst re-energising with the breath. Please wear loose comfortable clothing and bring a snack or feed for your babies if they will need it. Herbal tea and cakes/biscuits seem appropriate at tea time, to end the class while we chat. Mother and Baby recommended reading and reference.

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