Baby Yoga

Hi fellow yogis!

So yesterday I did my first one-on-one baby yoga session. When I was first asked to hold such a class I was slightly hesitant as I have had no previous training or experience. But as with the kiddies I did not want to limit myself and knew whatever I took on in this journey would be one of full commitment and attention. And that is exactly what I did, I offered a trial session, giving myself enough time for thorough research and preparation till I had the confidence to deliver an awesome mommy and baby yoga class.

I started off with mommy in easy posture, baby on lap and diaphragm breathing - mommy holding the baby tightly around the tummy as she moved her belly up and down against the little one's back.

After that, we did some rotations, first the neck, shoulders, wrists and ankles. Followed by soft massages on the palms, feet and behind the neck, and then we focused on the little spine.



Unfortunately this little guy did not like lying on his back at that time, which taught me a great lesson, that in the future when preparing for these classes, to note alternative movements for the babas with their own preferences :)

It is beautiful to see the interaction between mommy and baby during the exercises, and the times the little one was not put to lie on his back, he was a most happy baby (yes we did the happy baby pose as well).

I ended the session with mommy doing a bridge, baby on her lap and also the aeroplane rocking the little one back and forth. Mommy enjoyed the last two very much as she was a bit more active and as a positive feedback I will incorporate more postures for the mommies as well.

I only thought afterwards to take a picture of the little one for all of you. I will try and make a point to get some pictures of my classes and students. Till then. . . Namaste