The Tannery, 3 Garlands Road, Woolston, Christchurch 8023
Tel: 03 2600237

The Tannery, 3 Garlands Road, Woolston, Christchurch 8023
Tel: 03 2600237

Mums and Bubs Yoga

Who this class is for

  • This class is designed for mothers with babies from 8 weeks old to crawling.
  • No Yoga experience is needed. It is appropriate for all levels of Yoga practice and is a perfect way to begin a Yoga practice or reconnect with existing one.
  • We do not require a written note from your midwife or doctor, but we ask you to inform your health care provider and get Ok to practice Yoga before taking this class.

About this class

This class is designed as a cohesive program to reconnect with pelvic floor and core, stretch tight muscles from holding, caring and feeding babies, build some strength, relax and restore new mums plus use music and rhythm, play and touch to connect with babies.

Focused on recovery and restoration while bonding with your new child in a fun way using modified low-intensity Yoga practice, these classes will provide balance between building strength and releasing tension through movement, breathing and relaxation techniques, addressing common postnatal changes in your body.

Important course info

  • Mats and props for mums are provided, please bring a baby-blanket and a small bag with the necessities for your baby.
  • You are free to move around, breastfeed, feed and change your baby, you are always welcome to stop and rock and cuddle your little one whenever you need to.
  • Please leave strollers at the reception area.
  • We kindly ask that older siblings are not brought to the class as we do not have adequate space/resources for supervision.
  • You will need to be as mindful of your body postpartum as you were during pregnancy. There is no rush getting back to your pre-pregnancy body. It is important to focus on how you feel and letting your body heal.
  • If you or your baby are not feeling well, kindly stay home.