Every child brought into this world represents a Bright Beginning. A bundle full of innocence and possibility. Those first few weeks of the postnatal period can be a rollercoaster ride of ecstatic highs of joy followed by heavy fogs of fatigue and overwhelm.
Babies do not develop an understanding of themselves as a separate being until around 6 months old (which explains why your personal space seems to have disappeared overnight). For this reason, practising Postnatal Yoga will benefit your baby just as much as it will you.
Bright Beginnings approaches postnatal yoga from a place of compassion. Rather than rushing to rediscover your pre-baby body, or regain your pre-pregnancy exercise regime, there is a focus on practicality and accessibility. You are supported to nurture yourself and your baby as you adjust to your new roles.
The format of each class is adapted on the day to suit the temperament and needs of baby (and parent).
What you Will Experience
Your first class will provide the opportunity to discuss your pregnancy, birth and early postpartum and offer supportive practices for whatever this journey has brought up for you.
Then, across your remaining transformative sessions, we will take you on a postnatal yoga experience designed to support and uplift your transition into parenthood:
Regathering - recalibrating after one of the biggest transitions of your life
Reconnecting - finding steadiness, stability and a new flow
Rebuilding - redefining time, learning about pressure management
Re-emerging - stepping into your redefined power and creativity
Postnatal Yoga Classes
Group Programs for Postpartum
We strongly believe in accessibility, which is what we deliver in our small group workshops and 5 week programs.
If you’re unsure whether yoga is the right fit for your postpartum journey, but you’re interested to give it a go, this is the perfect place to begin.
Private Postnatal Yoga Classes
Either in the welcoming environment of our studio or in the comfort of your own home.
Private Postnatal Yoga might be for you if..
you recognise the transformative power and potential of matrescence.
you are deeply committed to your matrescence journey and want to do all you possibly can to emerge into your parenthood feeling empowered
your life circumstances make it difficult to attend group classes
you do not feel comfortable in a group class setting
you feel that your individual needs may not be fully met in a group class environment
you have special medical considerations and restrictions on your movement/exercise choices
“An incredible program to join postpartum. I was worried about how much I could do, taking baby out and about with me but Claire is amazing! Such a welcoming, safe space. Class was adaptable for both me and bub and relearning how to move your body post baby in small safe ways.
I would recommend this to every mum, don’t worry if you haven’t experienced yoga before.”