BUCKIE - NURTURE

The Health Haven, 14 Oglivie Street, Buckie AB56 1SS. The clinic is at the bottom of a narrow one way street with no parking so set your Sat Nav for 34 Great Eastern Road and park on the main road. The clinic is right behind that house, just walk through the little lane.

BUCKIE - YOGABELLIES FOR MUM & BABY, PREGNANCY, LUNA

Portessie Public Hall, 9 Chancellor Road, Buckie, AB56 1TD. Travel in through Buckie and along past the harbour or, alternatively, through the industrial estate to the East of Buckie. Follow the coast road eastwards out of Buckie towards Strathlene and turn right after you pass the Craigenroan Bar (signposted Portessie Primary School). At the top of the hill there is a set back from the road on the left hand side and sits on the cliff top - it is not immediately visible until you see it between the houses. On street partking is permitted.

BUCKIE - COREPLAY

WRIGHT FITNESS, BLOCK 1, THE DOUGLAS CENTRE, MARCHMONT CRESCENT, BUCKIE, AB56 4BT

Large car park available

ALL ELGIN CLASSES -

FIKA (CHILD & FAMILY CENTRE) aka Kaizen Kickboxing . 4-6 S College Street, Elgin IV30 1EP

Prams are easily stored inside the building and free parking using Grant Lodge by the cathedral or pay and display directly in front and behind FIKA.

NURTURE - Please bring some water, a towel and a small blanket for your baby. Please wear comfortable clothing and take anything else you would usually need for your baby.

YOGABELLIES FOR MUM & BABY - Please bring water, and a yoga/fitness mat. Please wear light, comfortable clothing that you can move freely in and take anything that you would usually need for your baby.

YOGABELLIES FOR PREGNANCY - Please bring a yoga mat and water. Please wear light, comfortable clothing that you can move freely in. You may want to bring a blanket/cozy socks for the relaxation at the end (optional).

LUNA BY YOGABELLIES

Please bring water, and a yoga/fitness mat. Please wear light, comfortable clothing that you can move freely in.

COREPLAY BY YOGABELLIES

Please bring water, and a yoga/fitness mat. Please wear light, comfortable clothing that you can move freely in.

To book a space in the block you will be required to pay a £20 deposit. The remaining balance for the block is due 7 days before your first class. Your space in the class is not confirmed until full payment is made.

The main reason the classes are in blocks is because we cover a different topic each week and follow a structured class plan to make sure everything is covered during the course. Booking is essential as I will look through your health questionnaire in advance to make sure I am prepared for everything.

Due to the reason above, it is not possible to transfer a space to a friend.

Although both styles are suitable for beginners and experienced yogis…

LUNA is a graceful, flowing a feminine yoga practice to balance hormonal fluctuations. It’s suitable for women off all life stages - pre children, post natal, pre menopause, post menopause - created for women. Its a firm but gentle yoga practice for all levels, sizes and age of yoga practitioner. These sessions can be particularly beneficial for those looking to regulate the menstrual cycle, enhance fertility and correct hormonal imbalances or fluctuations. Helps to embrace the feminie, yin aspects of your yoga practice. We have had girls in their early teens and women of 100 years old in Luna classes!

COREPLAY is a dynamic yoga practice focused on strengthening the BAP’s - Back, Abs & Pelvic floor. This is a full body, energising yoga practice allowing you to tone the muscles or “yang” tissues of the body. A brilliant class for those looking for a more energetic practice - great for runners, cyclists or maybe the odd headstand thrown in too if you fancy it! Coreplay is not suitable for postnatal (0 -6 months) or pregnant ladies.

A: Nurture is suitable immediately postpartum and is not a physical exercise class. Nurture focuses on self-care for Mum and includes baby massage. Mum can come along to the class with or without baby. There is no cut off age for baby. I’ve had a class with a week old baby in it and a one year old.

Yogabellies for Mum & Baby is a postnatal yoga class for Mum with yoga for baby too. This class is safe exercise and suitable from 6 weeks postpartum or 8-10 weeks after a C Section. Its suitable up until baby is around 10 months old or very mobile.

A: Ayurvedic self-massage for Mum

Basic Ayurvedic nutrition

Baby massage instruction

Support for physical and emotional recovery from birth

Strategies for coping with sleeplessness and self-care

Emotional adjustment to her new role

Bonding support

Understanding of, and adjustment to, the unique personality of her baby

Creating their own village and being part of the community

Coreplay is not suitable for women under 6 months post partum as it is a rigorous, dynamic and firery practice working the abdominal muscles.

There is a postnatal class dedicated to the needs and safe core rebuilding (Yogabellies for Mum & Baby) and you can attend this with or without baby.

Luna is suitable and safe for post natal.

That’s absolutely fine! I’ve had twins, so anything goes and I completely understand. My classes are a relaxed, no judgement zone and I encourage you to have the freedom to do whatever you need to do. If you need to feed baby during the class, go for it. If you need to walk around with your baby, that’s fine! You can just have a nice cuddle with your baby and try some of the exercises at home in your own time.

You may find that your child cries during part of the massage or yoga session. I don’t mind! This is completely normal and does not mean that you are doing something wrong or that your child does not like what you are doing. If your child begins to cry during the massage you are the best judge of whether to finish the massage or continue. Try to identify why your child is crying and if you feel your child has had enough, then have a cuddle and try a bit later. Remember you are learning about massage and yoga together. If you have an active or sensitive child, then keep sessions short. A little bit of massage works wonders!

I would definitely recommend the post natal class (Yogabellies for Mum & Baby). You can attend this class with or without baby.

This is a subject close to my heart as I have had surgery to repair my severe Diastasis Recti. This was what led me to undertake this training.

If you miss a session, don’t worry we repeat everything each week and you can catch up with anything you are unsure of. If you need extra help, just ask your teacher.

Please note that there are no refunds for missed classes, as we will have kept this space in our limited class size just for you.

If you know before booking a block that you have a holiday or appointment already organised - please get in touch beforehand to let me know.

My classes are a safe space in a welcoming environment. You will not need to worry about anything as the classes are suitable for women of all shape, size and ability! Please feel free to get in touch with me for a chat first, so I can hopefully put your mind at rest :)

Unfortunately we cannot allow any other children that are not part of the class to be in the class. This is for health and safety purposes, insurance and class numbers.

There is also a meditation and relaxation for mum & baby at the end so we want to try and keep distractions to a minimum - allowing you to have the best experience possible!

A) Classes are suitable from 12 weeks pregnant up until birth

A: There are times when it would not be appropriate to massage/practice yoga with your child. If your child is suffering from any of the following conditions it would not be advisable to massage;

-Acute infections

-Fever

-Sickness

-Diarrhoea

-Undiagnosed lumps and bumps

-Contagious Disease

-Serious Skin Complaints

-Respiratory or Heart Problems

-Recent Surgery

-Open Sores

-Inflammation

-Less than 72 hours after immunization (on local area)

-Any serious acute or chronic health disorders

-Epilepsy

-Any immune system dysfunction

You may also feel that there are other times when it is inappropriate to massage or practice yoga with your child. You know your child best so listen to your instincts when deciding if a massage is appropriate.

Relax! The majority of people who come to the classes have never done it before either, so don’t worry. Only do what you can do, and I encourage you to go at your own pace. The class is there for YOU, so take any options that you need and also don’t worry if you have a baby that doesn’t want to join in.