Baby Yoga is not a series of static poses carried out in a quiet room! Classes offer a mix of active and social exercises, including massage, stretching and balancing for babies, always accompanied by well known songs and rhymes to make the exercises fun and interactive. Parents too are encouraged to stretch, with a focus on releasing and relaxing those areas of the body that are vulnerable to strain and stress when looking after babies. At the end of each session, both parents and infants are given the opportunity to wind down and relax; essential for re energising the body and enjoying simply ‘being’ with baby. Classes are always baby-led; ensuring that the needs of the babies come first; feeding, changing and even sleeping in the class is fine!

Baby yoga has many benefits, some of which include;

• Improving the digestion and providing relief for colicky babies
• Helping to settle and improve sleep patterns
• Multi-sensory stimulation
• Enhancing the bond between parent and infant
• Giving parents special ‘quality’ time with babies and tots
• Providing a supportive environment for parents to meet others in a similar situation
• It is great fun for both babies and parents! 

Each class includes time for chatting to new friends and for babies to play. Refreshments are also available.

In order to cater for the needs of babies at different stages of development, Tiddlywinks Yoga offers Tinies Baby Yoga for babies from birth to 5 months; this is a gentle class for smaller babies which includes massage, stretches, simple balances, safe methods for carrying and holding a small baby, and essential relaxation time. Tiddlers Baby Yoga, for babies from 5 months to mobility, is a livelier, more energetic class specifically designed for older babies, including massage, stretches, active balances, games and relaxation.

Testimonials:

'Elsa and I have been coming to baby yoga since she was about 7 weeks old; the classes have been full of variety and great fun. It's are really relaxed and friendly' Nicola and Elsa, 9 months

'With the hustle and bustle of day to day life, school runs and shopping, it is wonderful to have an hour and a half purely dedicated to my baby. It's so important to cherish these times as they grow up so quickly' Stephanie and Elizabeth, 8 weeks

'We love the classes! It's a great way to give Eva my undivided attention for the morning - we've learnt lots of songs and games to play at home - even daddy joins in! The relaxation at the end is a real treat' Becky and Eva, 8 months

'Baby yoga is a lovely way to enjoy and share time with your baby. Felix and I really enjoy the classes' Sue and Felix, 6 months

'A really relaxing time for me! The exercises are great for engaging with baby and having some one to one time with her...when we're at home my 3 year old wants my attention at the same time' Jenny and Georgia, 12 weeks