A Health & Wellbeing Afternoon Retreat for Mothers using specific Nutrition, Holistic Therapies & Exercise.
Regardless of their fitness/health and their birth experience, all new mums will suffer from some form of: - sleep deprivation - weakened or wounded tissues & skin - stress (physiological pain, anxiety of being a new mum etc) - hormonal shift And all that for a period of up to 2 years after birth and sometimes longer, depending on their lifestyle. They receive however very little support in comparison to pregnancy & birth, while on the other hand social & media pressures are HUGE on being the perfect parent with the perfect body to match in record time!
Holistic therapist Lizzie Longhurst (Founder of 'Top to Toe Treatments, Bath & Corsham') and Perinatal Exercise Specialist Virginie Dumas (Founder of ‘Strong Mama’) have combined both experience and expertise in their fields to offer mothers that well needed support towards achieving a greater sense of well being and confidence. Whether you are a very new mum or have a toddler, join them for an informative and nurturing afternoon, exploring ways to support & heal your body on both physiological & emotional levels with specific nutrition, key exercises, massage/release techniques, reflexology and essential oils.
This workshop is delivered over 3hrs in a relaxed atmosphere with a short break and a chance of tasting nutritious juices, soothing herbal teas and testing essential oils. Mums will walk away with the knowledge & practical tools to increase their energy, boost hormone balance and moods, release stress and tension, heal and strengthen a weakened abdominal wall and pelvic floors (not just with the right exercises but also the right diet!), support breast health and breastfeeding and understand the impact of gut health on their health and that of their baby’s. They will also take home a booklet with key nutrition plans, recipes and self massage hand outs and a specific oil blend sample.
Babies are always welcome; Mums please wear comfortable clothing as there are practical elements in this workshop. Open to expectant mums and relevant for not-so-new mums too as we're looking at long term wellbeing for mums and their family.
Date:- Saturday 29th June 2019.
Time:- 1.30-4.30pm
Cost:- £50 (£45 if booked before May 29th)
Spaces are limited; Online Booking open on https://www.yogabodhi.co.uk/whats-on/yoga-workshops-in-bath
What mums say about it:
“Not only was the well mama workshop a well needed break from the normal routine and a rare little oasis for myself in a busy week, it was welcoming, really well structured, informative and I came away calm, rested and better equipped with increased knowledge to be able to nutritionally and emotionally nurture and heal myself and benefit my family. The information book given to take away has been really helpful, particularly the recipe ideas and massage instructions. Thank you Lizzie and Virginie, you are both amazing :). ”
“I found the workshop incredibly useful in terms of nutrition after birth and in the third trimester, supporting the knowledge I already have and adding to it, I found the information about types of essential oils incredibly useful to me as I know little in this area, the massage techniques and exercises during the workshop were also essential to me for postnatal recovery. Overall I found the workshop a well rounded experience to aid myself and other mums in healing efficiently after birth and also preparing for birth. The booklet given during the course is an excellent reminder of all the workshop content, I’d definitely recommend attending the workshop to any expecting mum.”
“Thank you Virginie and Lizzie for all the well mama advice! It’s the first time since my little girl was born than I’ve taken time to think about my own health and recovery. The simple exercises gave me something to instantly add into my daily routine and I’ve been working my way through the all the lovely recipes - pea protein shakes are my hunger lifesaver! Every new mum should have the chance to do this workshop. After all, behind every happy, healthy baby is a happy, healthy mum :)”