Why do I love teaching this Postnatal class...

I’m a Yoga & Pilates teacher with a genuine interest in women’s general wellbeing and I'm also hold two Pregnancy certifications in Yoga (YTI) & Pilates (BASI). During my pregnancies and after becoming a mother I experienced (like all of us) body and mind changes and although I was willing to keep my Yoga and Pilates practices there were very little classes that I would consider suitable and enjoyable. I wanted a knowledgable instructor (if possible a woman, and if possible someone who had gone through the experience of being a mum). Someone who could relate to what I was going through; it was also desirable to have the right props and elements (maybe I was being too fussy  but I didn't fancy to carry my ball, mat, etc). After having my sweet bundle I still wanted to exercise but I was concern but the health of my core and pelvic muscles and (of course) my baby was now an appendix of me so I needed to be able to bring him with me and involve him in the game.  It turned out I had to travel 45 mins to find something that suits me rather than being able to join a class nearby. Thankfully there are more options around now but that is why I decided I'd invest time and money in setting up a Postnatal Pilates class where mums and babies can feel safe and understood. I also wanted to be able to help even more from a holistic and clinical point of view those women coming to classes and I have completed the Pelvic Floor core and foundations with prestigious Physiotherapist Michelle Lyons and pre-postnatal SAFE exercise is a priority for me. Most of my courses will also include a talk by a local Women's Health Physio. Last but not least as I’m a Certified Infant Massage instructor I’m used to teaching baby classes and the class follows their own flow and needs. I usually add some Baby Yoga Movements to the Postnatal classes so my job is never boring! This is my 6th year teaching mums to be and mums and babies classes in Lusk, Rush and Skerries and I absolutely and truly (if you know me you know…) LOVE my job….and yes, the blessing of my life…I’m the mum of two gorgeous boys (4,5) who makes me see the world upside down and inspire me every single day.
To know more about the class please visit www.yogalusk.ie,  email info@yogalusk.ie ​or text Raquel on 087-636 5114
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