Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Monday, June 28, 2010
How Do I Start Yoga with my Baby?
I will be holding both group and one-to-one baby yoga classes. Please fill up the Medical Questionnaire and email it to me, if you are interested. Feel free to ask me any questions too!
Email address: julieong0304@yahoo.com
Class size: 4-6 pairs of mother and baby. Dads are welcome too! (Let me know if you are interested in one-to-one class)
Age of baby: 3 months to pre-crawlers. (I will be holding a separate class for crawlers and early walkers from Dec onwards.)
Venue: Students' home or at my home/function room (please let me know your preference)
Equipment: For hygiene purposes, please bring along your own yoga mat (you can get one from Cold Storage, Watson's) and a soft cushion for your baby to lie on. If you like me to provide the equipment, please let me know in advance.
Duration: 1 hour per week (6 weekly sessions for group class; 3 weekly sessions for one-to-one class)
Days: Negotiable, preferably weekends. (please let me know your preference)
Fees: Fees are waived for this promotional period. Valid till Nov/Dec 2010.
OTHER FAQ
What to Expect in a Baby Yoga Class?
Mummy will place a soft flat cushion at the top of her yoga mat. Feel free to bring a couple of small toys too. In an ideal world, your baby will lie on the blanket happily for the duration of the class. This rarely happens. The nice thing about a Baby Yoga class is that you are totally free to pick up your baby and feed her, rock her, change her diaper, or walk her around the room if she cries.
In the Baby Yoga class, there will be a lively mix of
How old does my baby have to be?
I will be starting Baby Yoga class for babies between 3 months to pre-crawlers. All babies are unique and will develop at different ages. In general, most babies probably learn to crawl somewhere between six and ten months of age. I recommend starting Baby Yoga with your baby before they start crawling well. The Baby Yoga class will be adapted for the age of the baby: I start gently with smaller babies and as they gain strength and head control, I will move onto more energetic and fun routines.
What if my baby doesn’t seem to enjoy it or cries?
It may take a while for your baby to become familiar to the new surroundings and new movements, but try to relax because, if you are tense your baby will be too! Your baby will grow to enjoy the movements if you practise with them regularly at home. So don't give up if the first class doesn't go well.
Babies do cry and this is perfectly normal, so don’t worry, if your baby cries during the class. Observe your baby and find out if there is a reason why your baby is unhappy – are they tired, hungry, too cold/warm or unwell? It is important that your baby is not too tired or hungry when doing Baby Yoga.
If your baby is tired, I suggest you let him/her sleep and you can practise on a baby doll. If your baby is hungry, please go ahead to breastfeed or bottlefeed him/her during the class.
What's the benefits for me and my baby?
For you, you will get to stretch and strengthen your body. You also get to bond with your baby through loving touch, rhythmic movement and relaxation.
During Baby Yoga, your baby is encouraged to move freely and the yoga sequences will help your baby in the following:
To improve balance, co-ordination and motor skills.
To improve breathing and digestion
To strengthen muscles
To stimulates brain and nervous system
To develop physical confidence and spatial awareness
To promotes better sleep
If you are in a group class, you will also get to meet other new mothers.
Other requirements
I would like you to fill up a medical questionnaire before attending the Baby Yoga Class and email it to me, before the start of the class. Please consult your paediatrician if you have any concerns about your baby's health.
If you or your baby have any form of infectious disease (such as chicken pox) or are not feeling well, please rest at home until it has completely cleared.
Please avoid bringing your baby to a class for 48 hours after having any immunisation.
Email address: julieong0304@yahoo.com
Class size: 4-6 pairs of mother and baby. Dads are welcome too! (Let me know if you are interested in one-to-one class)
Age of baby: 3 months to pre-crawlers. (I will be holding a separate class for crawlers and early walkers from Dec onwards.)
Venue: Students' home or at my home/function room (please let me know your preference)
Equipment: For hygiene purposes, please bring along your own yoga mat (you can get one from Cold Storage, Watson's) and a soft cushion for your baby to lie on. If you like me to provide the equipment, please let me know in advance.
Duration: 1 hour per week (6 weekly sessions for group class; 3 weekly sessions for one-to-one class)
Days: Negotiable, preferably weekends. (please let me know your preference)
Fees: Fees are waived for this promotional period. Valid till Nov/Dec 2010.
OTHER FAQ
What to Expect in a Baby Yoga Class?
Mummy will place a soft flat cushion at the top of her yoga mat. Feel free to bring a couple of small toys too. In an ideal world, your baby will lie on the blanket happily for the duration of the class. This rarely happens. The nice thing about a Baby Yoga class is that you are totally free to pick up your baby and feed her, rock her, change her diaper, or walk her around the room if she cries.
In the Baby Yoga class, there will be a lively mix of
- dry massage
- passive stretches
- rhythmic yoga sequences
- action songs and rhymes
- simple balances
- safe methods for holding and carrying your baby
How old does my baby have to be?
I will be starting Baby Yoga class for babies between 3 months to pre-crawlers. All babies are unique and will develop at different ages. In general, most babies probably learn to crawl somewhere between six and ten months of age. I recommend starting Baby Yoga with your baby before they start crawling well. The Baby Yoga class will be adapted for the age of the baby: I start gently with smaller babies and as they gain strength and head control, I will move onto more energetic and fun routines.
What if my baby doesn’t seem to enjoy it or cries?
It may take a while for your baby to become familiar to the new surroundings and new movements, but try to relax because, if you are tense your baby will be too! Your baby will grow to enjoy the movements if you practise with them regularly at home. So don't give up if the first class doesn't go well.
Babies do cry and this is perfectly normal, so don’t worry, if your baby cries during the class. Observe your baby and find out if there is a reason why your baby is unhappy – are they tired, hungry, too cold/warm or unwell? It is important that your baby is not too tired or hungry when doing Baby Yoga.
If your baby is tired, I suggest you let him/her sleep and you can practise on a baby doll. If your baby is hungry, please go ahead to breastfeed or bottlefeed him/her during the class.
What's the benefits for me and my baby?
For you, you will get to stretch and strengthen your body. You also get to bond with your baby through loving touch, rhythmic movement and relaxation.
During Baby Yoga, your baby is encouraged to move freely and the yoga sequences will help your baby in the following:
To improve balance, co-ordination and motor skills.
To improve breathing and digestion
To strengthen muscles
To stimulates brain and nervous system
To develop physical confidence and spatial awareness
To promotes better sleep
If you are in a group class, you will also get to meet other new mothers.
Other requirements
I would like you to fill up a medical questionnaire before attending the Baby Yoga Class and email it to me, before the start of the class. Please consult your paediatrician if you have any concerns about your baby's health.
If you or your baby have any form of infectious disease (such as chicken pox) or are not feeling well, please rest at home until it has completely cleared.
Please avoid bringing your baby to a class for 48 hours after having any immunisation.
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