Postnatal Yoga with Baby Series

759 Chestnut Street,Springfield MA 01199

12 July, 2021

Description

In this class you will learn breathing techniques to calm the mind and bring energy to the body. Taking place outdoors with appropriate social distancing. our popular Postnatal Yoga with Baby series is back! This class is a great opportunity to bond with your baby, strengthen muscles that were affected in pregnancy/labor and stretch all of motherhood’s new aches and pains. You will learn breathing techniques to calm the mind and bring energy to the body. This class will also work on strengthening the pelvic floor and abdomen. The 5th class in the series will be a Restorative class that will focus on gentle movements. This is an informal class where mothers will learn how to partake in exercise while connecting with baby and have the opportunity to come together with other mothers to share. Babies are unpredictable; therefore whether they’re crying, laughing, eating, sleeping or pooping, just know you are in a welcoming space. Babies up to 1 year old and crawling welcome. Please bring a Yoga mat, pillow and blanket for extra support. The 5th class of the series, please bring an extra pillow. Any postpartum woman who has seen their OB/midwife for their 6 week postpartum check up and has been cleared for normal physical activity is eligible to take this class. We provide education and support for expectant parents and families including breastfeeding resources, childbirth and breastfeeding classes, infant care and keeping baby safe classes, babysitter academy and grandparents class. We offer several groups that support new parents and families after the birth of their baby.  We also have our Baystate's New Beginnings program which provides postpartum education and support in a “whole family” approach.