Baby Massage and Movement Class with Embody Health
Fortnightly @11am over 8 weeks:
Wednesday 21st February 2024
Wednesday 6th March 2024
Wednesday 20th March 2024
Wednesday 3rd April 2024
Wednesday 17th April 2024
This is a class for everyone who’s baby is not yet crawling (0-6mts).
Maybe you have already taken a massage course and would like encouragement to keep massaging your baby or maybe you have never tried! Maybe you are feeling overwhelmed and would like to explore ways to feel calmer and more connected? By taking part you will explore and practice new ways of connecting with and supporting yourself and your baby through relaxation practices, massage, acupressure, movement and eastern medicine techniques.
The first part of the class focuses more on techniques for the caregiver the second part more on the baby.
My classes are relaxed and totally baby/parent led and you are encouraged to follow what feels right for both you and your baby whether that is following along or taking time out to rest or feed.
You will gain valuable skills for life that can be practiced at home and adapted for friends and family and will also get to take some time out and meet other mums and dads in the process and ease some of those postnatal blues!
Throughout the weeks we will explore:
How connecting with your body and your energy can help you feel more grounded, safe and connected
Being in the present
Supportive posture
Loving touch and safe baby handling
Bonding
Following your baby’s cues
Massage and acupressure techniques for mother and baby (western and eastern approaches)
Ways to support your baby’s development 0-6mts
Benefits of taking the class:
Gathering in a community of mutual support
Gaining or practising the skills of bodywork for you and your family/friends
Supporting your nervous system to find calm and safety
Strengthening bonding
Support in getting to know your baby better- their likes and dislikes
Increasing your sense of confidence and capability
Strengthening your baby’s sense of themselves, their body and their boundary
Supporting coordination of your baby’s ability to move, crawl and stand
Increasing preterm babies’ growth and development
*Please bring some oil to massage with (grapeseed is a good option), a baby blanket, muslin cloth or baby wipes and spare nappies*
The cost is €75.00 per round (prebooking and payment are essential)
Small class size approx. 1 hour
Contact Gillian for more information @
embodyhealthtoday@gmail.com