Archive for Wednesday 23rd April 2003 - Baby yoga

Many new mothers want to get back into shape after childbirth, but don’t want to leave their babies. It was this dilemma which inspired professional dancers Laura Staton and Sarah Perron to put together an easy-to-follow programme which allows new mums to practise yoga with their babies. In Baby Om (New Leaf, £14.99), Laura and Sarah encourage women of all fitness levels to do yoga with their little ones. They write: “You can begin yoga at any time in your life and it is a diverse enough practice to encompass an enormous range of physical experience. It is a great way to bond with your new arrival, as you play and stimulate your baby while you practice different positions. As a new baby counts as one of life’s major challenging events, yoga practice can be enjoyed for the unparalleled healing it can offer.” They recommend that women should wait three to four weeks after giving birth to start yoga. But if there were any complications, they should wait for their six-week check-up. Mark Winter

The benefits of baby yoga: It helps you get back in shape You can do it at home It creates a special time for mother and baby to bond It helps baby develo phsyically and mentally The only equipment you need is a yoga mat

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