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MAMAste; yoga for mums and bubs
"The mama in me bows to and honours the mama in
you, together we are One".
Amber,
Hilary and Megan.
Welcome to MAMAste! We offer speciality classes
that are designed so mums can bring their baby or
young child (pre school) and practice yoga.
Classes are offered in course blocks.
Mums let us provide a welcoming, healing space to
receive and support you in whatever state you and
bubs arrive, we know...we've been there!
All mums with or without any prior experience are
welcome. Come join with other mums going through
the same life experience in sharing yogic, dietary
and lifestyle practices and wisdom. Parenting
youngsters can be a busy and stressful time. Let
us guide you back to your centre to feel
blissfully re connected, relaxed and empowered.
Classes are facilitated so young children are
engaged in fun activities- story, yoga posture
play and snack time while babies can be cuddled
giving mum a welcome break to focus on herself.
There is also coming together and bonding time
during relaxation. Best of all, each class
concludes with a healthy snack to replenish you
and time to meet with other mums!
Benefits
The classes include work to strengthen and
tone the pelvic floor and the core muscle
groups- not just pertinent to new mums but all
women post birth.
Shoulder and back release. This will happen
within a balanced practice framework including
postures, breath work
and relaxation.
We also touch on nutritional and lifestyle
factors and conclude each class with a delicious
snack or beverage.
Children love yoga. Having you sit still at
their level is a joy in itself for small
children. They benefit from the mood and
atmosphere of the class and are invited into fun
activities and a snack time just for them.
Babies can be cuddled to give mum a break and
lay next to her.
Bring
There is space to bring buggies, carry cots
etc.
Bring a fruit for your child to share at
snack time.
Learn
a
wide range of practices including
asana (postures), pranayama
(breathwork) and dhyana (meditation),
also Yoga Nidra and Guided
Relaxations. Each class is a journey
from beginning to end, we slowly rein
in our minds, release tension from our
bodies and expand our prana
(life-force) to effect consciousness.
The fruit of a good practice is
meditation. In meditation Self
knowledge is acquired. Along the way
we stretch, strengthen, breathe and
heal.
Benefits:
Strength
and flexibility of body and mind
Organs are
compressed and released in some
poses giving internal massage and
balance to their respective systems
Increased
lubrication to joints helping to
maintain health
Harmonisation
of physical and metaphysical bodies
Mis
alignments corrected, posture
improved
Increased
lung capacity, deep, even breathing
Ability to
be equanimous, have self control and
conserve energy
Ability to
concentrate, to let go, to relax
Increased
immunity
Self-acceptance
and well being increase
Expansion
of consciousness
Connection
to intuition
Self
knowledge
Bring
Your yoga
mat (there are some spares)
Warm
layers in cooler months
Your
discipline, faith, tenacity and
perseverance
Your
ability to forgive yourself and turn
to laughter when the above fails
(then get back on the path!).
Level
Mixed level
Variations given
Gentle, yin-inspired class
Perfect for Beginners who want a gentle
introduction to yoga, those with physical
limitations or injuries or anyone wanting a more
Yin or restorative practice. Deep connective
tissue and fascia of the body is released and
stretched with longer held postures. The postures
are more passive and mainly on the floor. This
class makes a great compliment to other more
dynamic styles of yoga and a busy personal life.
Suitable for Beginners and all levels.
Benefits:
regulation of energy flow, calming body and
mind
increase flexibility and mobility in the body
especially in joints and hips
lowers stress levels
greater stamina
better lubrication and protection of joints
can help with imbalances such as TMD and
migraines
deep relaxation
ability to cope with anxiety and stress
better ability to sit for meditation
(cultivation of stillness and flexibility in
hips)
balances and enables a better yang practice
Kids
Classes
In
the hub of Titirangi Village. Can you imagine if
you had started yoga as a kid?!
These classes will provide learning and important
skills and understanding in a fun, non competitive
environment. Story, games and poses are interwoven
so children can relax and have fun and learn at
their best. In this way not only are strength,
coordination, flexibility, balance and fitness
gained but also too are self confidence, better
focus, body awareness and concentration. Life-long
seeds of wellness are planted!
Kids yoga is a holistic practice with an inner and
outer awareness. Kids feel supported and connected
so they can learn and grow.
Benefits of highly organised and fun yoga lessons
for kids:
Helps
kids relax, unwind and calm themselves, reduces
stress, identify guiding values, improve
concentration and balance, promotes healthy active
lifestyle, helps kids sleep better, improves motor
skills, improves strength and flexibility,
develops self expression and self confidence,
increases self awareness and awareness of others
and the environment, learn how to co operate with
others in partnerships and group work, yoga for
kids is also FUN :-)
We
use: Art and craft, story and music to make yoga
fun and engaging.
FREE Trial Class - please contact
to make a booking.
