Description | Locations | Class times & dates | Fees | Enrolment | What to bring
These classes were started 11 years ago by Julia and Tracey Anderson Askew with the intention of providing a friendly and supportive environment for new mothers and their babies. Classes are taught by Julia Willoughby and Suzanna Thell and supported by Tracey Anderson Askew. These classes have become very popular and have become one of our favourites to teach!
Bring along your baby (6 weeks to crawling) and enjoy an hour of yoga, songs, massage and yoga with the baby, relaxation for you both followed by a circle time to share the joys and challenges of mothering.
These sessions will help you to relieve tension and tightness in your body and calm and relax your mind, helping you to mother in a calmer way. The yoga and strengthening work will help to tone your abdominals and pelvic floor muscles and speed your recovery from birth.
In these classes each mother’s unique way of mothering is honoured and respected and no one way of parenting is promoted. Women are invited to share in a confidential and safe environment where they feel completely accepted and supported.
A great way to meet other new mums and make new friends!
Postnatal class locations
Mother and Baby Yoga classes are held in both Weston and Downer.
In Weston, classes are held at the Church of Christ Hall, corner of Namatjira Drive and Parkinson Street, Weston.
Parking is available outside the hall.
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In Downer, classes are held at Downer Community Centre, Frencham Place, Downer.
Class times & dates
Wednesdays (Downer) 1-3pm
Wednesdays (Weston) 10-12 noon
Thursdays (Weston) 12.30 – 2.30pm
Term Dates 2012
Term 1
February 8th – April 12th
Term 2
May 2nd – July 4th
Term 3
July 25th – September 27th
Term 4
October 17th – December 20th
Note: Please come 10 – 15 minutes early on the day of your first class.
Fees
$180 for 10 weeks (concessions available – please ask us if you need a reduced rate)
You are welcome to make up missed classes throughout the term in other sessions
What to bring
Please bring a mat or towel for you and one for your baby, 1 pillow and anything else you need for your baby. Wear loose, comfortable clothing.
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Postnatal
| EVENT | START | - | END | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesdays (Downer) Term 1 | Feb 8,2012 1:00 pm | - | Apr 12,2012 3:00 pm | ||
| Wednesdays (Weston) Term 1 | Feb 8,2012 10:00 am | - | Apr 12,2012 12:00 pm | ||
| Thursdays (Weston) Term 1 | Feb 9,2012 12:30 pm | - | Apr 12,2012 2:30 pm | ||
| Wednesdays (Downer) Term 2 | May 2,2012 1:00 pm | - | Jul 4,2012 3:00 pm | ||
| Wednesdays (Weston) Term 2 | May 2,2012 10:00 am | - | Jul 4,2012 12:00 pm | ||
| Thursdays (Weston) Term 2 | May 2,2012 12:30 pm | - | Jul 4,2012 2:30 pm | ||
| Wednesdays (Weston) Term 2 | May 2,2012 10:00 am | - | Jul 4,2012 12:00 pm | ||
| Wednesdays (Downer) Term 3 | Jul 25,2012 1:00 pm | - | Sep 27,2012 3:00 pm | ||
| Wednesdays (Weston) Term 3 | Jul 25,2012 10:00 am | - | Sep 27,2012 12:00 pm | ||
| Thursdays (Weston) Term 3 | Jul 25,2012 12:30 pm | - | Sep 27,2012 2:30 pm | ||
| Wednesdays (Downer) Term 4 | Oct 17,2012 1:00 pm | - | Dec 20,2012 3:00 pm | ||
| Wednesdays (Weston) Term 4 | Oct 17,2012 10:00 am | - | Dec 20,2012 12:00 pm | ||
| Thursdays (Weston) Term 4 | Oct 17,2012 10:00 am | - | Dec 20,2012 12:00 pm |
Useful Parenting and post natal websites
www.natural-parenting.com an on-line resource for alternative parenting and information
www.breastfeeding.asn.au – site of Australia’s Breastfeeding Association with lots of good articles
www.baby-carriers-downunder.com – a site reviewing all baby carriers
www.hug-a-bub.com.au – excellent baby carrier with articles on attachment parenting
www.askdrsears.com – Dr. Sears website – American paedetrician who recommends attachment parenting, great pregnancy and birth information
www.attachmentparenting.org – promotes a parenting philosophy nurturing strong emotional family bonds
www.babycentre.com – US site with good articles and information
www.iaim-oz.org newly set up Australian chapter of the International Association of Infant Massage
www.compleatmother.com – creative site dealing with controversial issues – vaccinations, circumcision
www.positiveparenting.com – parenting information
www.naturalparenting.com.au – Brisbance based parenting magazine with many good articles on pregnancy, birth and parenting
www.naomialdort.com – Naomi Aldort is a family counsellor offering a different view on caring and parenting children. Author of ‘Raising our Children, Raising Ourselves’
www.pinky-mychild.com – Health professional and mother of five Pinky Mckay offers a gentle way of parenting and caring for babies and children.
www.ymyw.merivale.org.au – support, education and advocacy for women under 25 who are pregnant and parenting
- provides support, guidance and information to families with children 0-5 years who are experiencing parenting difficulties – feeding, sleeping or behaviour. Care line 1800 677 961
www.avn.org.au – Australian Vaccination Network (AVN) for information on vaccination for infants
www.health.gov.au:80/hfs/pubhlth/cdi/cdi2402/c commonly asked questions about vaccines and answers by the Commonwealth Dept. Health and Aging
www.ncirs.usyd.edu.au – National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance
