Post Natal Pilates for Mums & Babies
This class is an opportunity for you to get a bit of 'you' time back, connecting to body and mind, developing your strength physically and mentally for the post partum period and beyond.
The classes are run by Carrie who is a Polestar Pilates teacher and is pre and post natally certified through Burrell Education. Having used pilates herself through pregnancy and post natally with both her children, she can testify to its benefits.
The classes are run by Carrie who is a Polestar Pilates teacher and is pre and post natally certified through Burrell Education. Having used pilates herself through pregnancy and post natally with both her children, she can testify to its benefits.
"Change happens through movement
and movement heals" Joseph Pilates
What can you expect from the class and who's it for?
The aim of the class is to:
- develop pelvic floor strength for every day movement
- develop tone and core control, healing diastesis rectus (abdominal separation)
- mobilise and strengthen the spine
- release and strengthen the upper and lower body
- realign gait for your post natal body
- improve posture in sitting, standing and for every day movement such as walking, running, sitting to standing, twisting, rotating and combinations thereof
If you've not done Pilates before, there really is no better time to start. The class is for mums and babies up to crawling age as it can be a bit of a juggle thereafter. That said, a few mums have bought toddlers with them and kept them busy on an iPad or with toys. If you're happy and get to move, thumbs up. Also if you're a bit further down the line post natally, you're still welcome to come. Babies are not mandatory ;).
When can you start?
You can start after you've been signed off by your GP at your 6 week postpartum check up or 12 week if you've had a c-section.
A health questionnaire will need to be completed before class (5 mins) and Carrie will conduct a quick assessment before you start class.
How does it work?
You have the option to place your baby on the playmat or in the rocker whilst you move, or to bring the baby to your matt. Carrie also tries to help out where possible with the babbas so you can max out the time for you.
What is provided?
The aim of the class is to:
- develop pelvic floor strength for every day movement
- develop tone and core control, healing diastesis rectus (abdominal separation)
- mobilise and strengthen the spine
- release and strengthen the upper and lower body
- realign gait for your post natal body
- improve posture in sitting, standing and for every day movement such as walking, running, sitting to standing, twisting, rotating and combinations thereof
If you've not done Pilates before, there really is no better time to start. The class is for mums and babies up to crawling age as it can be a bit of a juggle thereafter. That said, a few mums have bought toddlers with them and kept them busy on an iPad or with toys. If you're happy and get to move, thumbs up. Also if you're a bit further down the line post natally, you're still welcome to come. Babies are not mandatory ;).
When can you start?
You can start after you've been signed off by your GP at your 6 week postpartum check up or 12 week if you've had a c-section.
A health questionnaire will need to be completed before class (5 mins) and Carrie will conduct a quick assessment before you start class.
How does it work?
You have the option to place your baby on the playmat or in the rocker whilst you move, or to bring the baby to your matt. Carrie also tries to help out where possible with the babbas so you can max out the time for you.
What is provided?
- Playmat
- 1 x baby chair
- Some toys (feel free to bring your own)
- Pilates equipment, mat, head cushion, block and props
- Note. there is space for buggies in the venue
Where is the class and how much is it?
Wednesdays 11am, The Elephant House, 1 Dean St, Bedminster.
Parking - there's 2 hours free parking just off the corner of Cannon Street and British Road or there are meters outside the Elephant House.
For venue info click here
I’ve been going to postnatal Pilates classes with Carrie for four months and they are absolutely brilliant. They have really helped me to regain some core and pelvic floor strength after giving birth. Carrie is a great teacher. She gives everyone individual attention, she plans classes that give you lots of energy and are different each week and she is great with the babies! I would highly recommend these classes - everyone is really friendly and you can go at your own pace depending how your body feels. Thank you Carrie!" Emma, July 2019
