The aim of these classes if you to have an enjoyable and relaxing time, whilst improving your physical and emotional wellbeing. Women are encouraged to do whatever they need to be comfortable, working at their own level – no need for your baby to ‘be good’.
The sessions run for 90 minutes and will usually include some or all of the following:
• introduction round at the start of each session
• structured relaxation – lying or sitting. Don’t worry if you think your baby will make too much noise…as the weeks go by babies often get used to having this quiet time. You can feed or cuddle your babies, or even walk around during the relaxation if you need to.
• exercises for women lying down, then sitting, all fours and standing, including moves for mum and baby and often combining the two
• throughout the session we will take the opportunity to sing some nursery rhymes – a great way to re-learn childhood songs and learn new ones to share with your baby
• tummy time for baby (depending on how many are awake or asleep)
• parachute games/bubbles
• drinks, biscuits and social time at the end
The sessions are flexible and there are key exercises that we’ll do each week. Many of these can be extended for those of you who would like an extra challenge. You will get ideas of things you can do within your everyday life at home with your baby to help your postnatal recovery as well as improving stability and strength. Dependent on whether the babies are awake or asleep, need stimulating or settling, the session will adapt to meet different needs.