When a baby is born, so too is the mother; this is a sacred time of transformation, learning, and growth for both mother and child. During this time a woman’s body requires nurturing, love and rest as she learns to reconnect to her new self – both physically and emotionally.

Learning Objectives:

• Overview of the female body following birth

• Explore yogic concepts as they pertain to motherhood

• Honouring ‘The Fourth Trimester’

• Emphasis on trauma informed teaching

• Safely sequence classes for new mothers from 6 weeks after birth

• Provide modifications in a general class setting where necessary

• Learn specific postures to assist/alleviate common post-natal ailments for breast/bottle feeding, back, and neck pain.

• Apply short, simple pranayama, meditation, and relaxation techniques specific for the post-natal period

• Anatomy of the Core + Pelvic Floor, including exercises and recovery

• The use of Sound and Meditation as a tool to soothe and settle babies in a mum + baby class setting

• Learn gentle post-natal sequences and their purpose

• Explore the benefits and practice of restorative yoga for new mothers

• Discover how postnatal yoga can help postpartum depression as well as how to support mothers with local resources and information