Mum and me yoga: September 2025

A mum and her baby doing a yoga pose

A yoga class for mum and their little one. Through soothing movement, breath work, and shared connection, get support with postnatal recovery while nurturing the special bond with your little one.

This is a specialized course designed to support mothers in their postnatal recovery journey while providing a nurturing and enriching experience for their babies.

This course integrates gentle yoga practices, breathing techniques, and interactive bonding exercises to promote physical, emotional, and social wellbeing for both mother and baby.

By the end of the course you will be able to:

  • empower mothers with safe and effective yoga practices tailored to the postnatal period
  • facilitate bonding and connection between mothers and their babies through shared yoga experiences
  • enhance physical recovery and strengthen core muscles, including the pelvic floor and abdominal areas
  • cultivate mindfulness skills for stress reduction and emotional resilience
  • support babies' motor skills development and sensory exploration through gentle movement and touch
  • provide a supportive community for mothers to share experiences and build relationships with other caregivers
  • promote overall well-being for mothers and babies through holistic yoga practices

Entry requirements

There is no entry requirement for this course.

Material required for the course

Come in comfortable clothing and bring a blanket for your baby to lie on.

Teaching method

Suitable for parents and carers with babies:

  • under 6 months old 
  • older than 6 months that aren’t yet crawling

Learning will take place in a group environment. The course tutor will demonstrate and talk through the yoga poses and songs.

How is your progress checked

There is no formal assessment. Questions can be asked throughout the course. The tutor will help learners further if needed.

Next steps

Learners may also want to enrol on Snuggle & Soothe or other well being courses

More information

This is a non-accredited course. You will not get a qualification.

Fees are non-refundable unless we cancel a course.

Course details

Start date: Friday 26 September 2025
When:
Friday 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Duration: 4 weeks
Full fee: £30
Concessionary fee: £30
Location: Bracknell Open Learning Centre

Contact information

Community Learning Team

Email: community.learning@bracknell-forest.gov.uk for course information

Email: olc@bracknell-forest.gov.uk for room hire

Phone: 01344 354220