Often times we hear the term Postnatal Yoga, but in this foundational yoga series, we introduce Postpartum Yoga, which carries a small but important distinction. Postpartum is a mother-centric term for the journey following the birth of a baby (whether recently or decades later). In this practice, our focus is on healing and restoring the mother. This is a mindful and foundational practice for reconnecting a new (or seasoned) mother with her body, her pelvic anatomy and safe core training, and is specifically for empowering mothers to find their inner and outer alignment, whether they are newly postpartum or even many years since having their child. With the magnificent birthing process comes a tremendous stress on the female body that often times requires specific attention to restore.
This foundational series of 4 classes is purposefully curated to introduce simple methods to establish postural alignment, breath connection, pelvic floor balancing and activation of the deep core system as a means to provide a solid foundation from which a safe and confident yoga practice (or daily practice of any kind) can be established. In these classes, we address the Core Four, balance of the Pelvic Floor Muscles (hypertonicity and hypotonicity), Diastasis Recti and restoring functionality of the Linea Alba through Transversus Abdominis activation.
These sessions are aimed at rehabilitating and empowering women to live in their vibrancy and totality and are open to women who are newly postpartum, many years postpartum or who are simply looking to connect to their core foundation properly (regardless of having been pregnant or not). In truth, these practices are incredibly valuable for any woman to bring into their daily life and regular asana practice.
Week 1: Posture & Breath
Week 2: Pelvic Floor Balancing
Week 3: Activation of Deep Core System
Week 4: Integration
VENUE
In-Person sessions; private studio Alaró, Mallorca
PRICE
90 € for 4-class series
SCHEDULE
Four consecutive Mondays
9:45am - 11:00am
WHO CAN JOIN THESE CLASSES?
These are for ANY woman, whether newly postpartum (more than 6 weeks) or postpartum from decades ago (!) or any woman looking to connect more deeply to her pelvic health and core to support hormonal health and a foundation from which to move confidently for any practice.
ARE BABIES WELCOME?
Yes, we are happy to welcome you with your baby to attend these sessions. While this is a mother-centric class, mothers are welcome to bring their baby (non-mobile) and tend to the baby’s needs as and when necessary. Do note that this is not Mums and Bubs, so the focus is not on involving baby in the exercises. We offer this option for those who do not have extra help to look after baby and/or are breastfeeding on demand, so that they they can still attend the classes. We ask that you use discernment to know when to have private space for you and baby.
CANT ATTEND IN PERSON?
No problem, we have an Online Series, too! This one is a bit more holistic in its approach but covers the same yoga classes. Check it out HERE.
HOW IS THIS DIFFERENT FROM GENERAL YOGA CLASSES?
The Foundation series helps to build the foundation for our ongoing practice. In this series we learn the fundamentals of how to engage the pelvic floor and deep core, which we then bring with us into general yoga or other exercise classes.
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