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. Parents are supported to nurture themselves and their babies as they adjust to their new roles.
The format of each class is adapted on the day to suit the temperament and needs of the babies (and the parents).
Postnatal Yoga Classes
If this is your first time experiencing postnatal yoga, we recommend starting with one of our 2hr monthly workshops to provide you with the fundamentals.
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2hr WORKSHOP $45
Third Wednesday each month 3-5pm
This workshop provides a comprehensive overview of Postnatal yoga. If you are considering incorporating yoga into your postpartum journey, this is the place to start.
The workshop provides experiential learning around the following topics:
the benefits of postnatal yoga
why yoga is so much more than just poses or exercises and how this makes it a wonderful holistic practice to support your journey into parenthood
what is matrescence and why should you know about it
the golden rules of postnatal yoga
simple home practices you can implement straight away
what to expect in a postnatal yoga class at The Centre of Bright Beginnings
This event is suitable for anyone who is currently pregnant, early postpartum or planning a pregnancy. Babes in arms are welcome.
Attendance allows you a $25 discount for the Postnatal Yoga Program.
You can view workshop dates/times and make a booking here.
Our postnatal yoga facilitation is likely to feel different to other yoga classes you may have attended, as we offer practices across all 8 limbs of yoga (not just postures and breathing), so even if you have practised general yoga at a studio or gym, we recommend you start with one of our workshops.
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Either in the welcoming environment of our studio or in the comfort of your own home.*
Private Postnatal Yoga Classes may be the right fit for you if:
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
INITIAL CONSULTATION 90MIN, $111
What is included?
30min Lifestyle Consultation
60min Class
Detailed Home Practice Recommendations & Guidance
Personalised audio/video
FOLLOW UP PRIVATE 60MIN, $75
During postpartum, your specific needs are constantly changing as you regather, reconnect, rebuild and re-emerge. Follow up classes are designed to:
monitor your progress with initial recommendations
adapt to your emerging postpartum needs
PRIVATE POSTNATAL YOGA CLASS PACKAGE $350
To gain the most from your private postnatal yoga, we offer our recommended program which includes:
1 x 90min and 3 x 60min private classes = value $336
Yoga Nidra for Postpartum recording = $34 value
5 Elements for postpartum workshop recording = $50 value
Total value = $420, you pay $350
All private class options can be booked through our Private Perinatal Classes booking page - just select your option from the dropdown menu.
You can learn more about what to expect in private classes here.
*an additional travel fee may apply if you live further than 30min drive from our studio in Scarborough
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This 10-module yoga program is perfect for you if you are interested in applying the principles of yoga to support your parenthood journey and meet other like-minded parents along the way.See our dedicated page
There are online and in-person options available. See our dedicated web page to find out all the details.
What you Will Experience
Your first private 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 4 x 60min 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
Gift Vouchers Available
Improved health and wellbeing could be the greatest gift you can give. Consider gifting some postnatal yoga classes to the new parent (or parent-to-be) in your life, or if you are pregnant, perhaps put a hint out for your baby shower or blessing.
What Students are Saying
“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.”