The Hart of Mothering: Baby Wellness
Love Touch Nurture
Welcome to the Hart of Mothering: Baby Wellness. I am Metasha, a certified Baby Wellness practitioner and mother of seven children. I am here to support you and your baby by teaching you the age old practice of baby massage and baby yoga. I look forward to meeting you and your baby.
My Story
Come Learn the Power of Touch
My journey with baby massage and baby yoga began when I was a child growing up in Kwa-Zulu Natal in South Africa. I watched my grandmother massage the new babies of our family and friends. I therefore naturally expected the same when I had my first baby 18 years ago unfortunately having moved to England soon after my eldest daughter was born I did not have the support of my mum and gran. I therefore applied the skills that I was taught and practiced baby massage and baby yoga on each of my 7 children. Having seen the benefits of the power of touch first hand I was inspired to train as a baby massage and baby yoga instructor. My goal is to help other mums learn the art of baby massage and baby yoga in a fun judgement free environment. I am passionate about promoting the cycle of love through love, touch and nurture.
Baby Wellness
The first 1001 days of a baby's life is crucial, as the experiences of these early years contribute to the type of adults that they become with regards to their emotional, mental and social wellbeing. Research shows that babies who receive regular massages tend to feed and sleep better Baby massage and baby yoga also encourages the bond between mother and baby, helps to reduce stress by releasing oxytocin also known as the
"love" hormone, supports the development of babies nervous and digestive systems and so much more.
I offer various classes, courses and workshops based on the techniques of baby massage and baby yoga. My classes provide you with the opportunity to relax, bond and have fun with your little one. It not only promotes relaxation of both mother and baby it also helps with relieving many common infant discomforts such as colic, teething and digestion issues. My classes are 100% baby led and provide the opportunity to create a community of mums and babies
Tiny Harts Baby Massage and Baby Yoga Course
4 week course available in person and online
Come and learn the beautiful art of baby massage and baby yoga. This course is run over 4 weeks and is suitable for babies from the age of 6 weeks until they begin active movement(crawling, bum shuffling etc) You will learn the full body massage routine as well as yoga inspired stretches for both mum and baby. My classes are small thus creating a calm and relaxing environment for you to bond with your baby.
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You will receive:
A bottle of organic sunflower massage oil
A goody bag
A pdf handout
Weekly treats
Hot drink and snacks
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Online clients will receive:
A welcome pack in the post
A pdf handout
Weekly online treats
Playful Harts Developmental Play Course
4 week course available in person and online
Babies learn best through play. This 4 week course will involve a mix of baby massage strokes, baby yoga stretches and tummy time techniques and is suitable for babies from 8 weeks till pre walkers. There will be opportunity for free play and will include action songs and rhymes making it a fun and interactive course for babies as they become more active.
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You will receive:
A welcome goody bag
A sensory gift for baby
A pdf of action songs and tummy time games
Loving Harts Bumps, Babies and Beyond
Full package
This package is packed with essential skills ,techniques, knowledge and fun. Childbirth and parenting can be both exciting and uncertain times in our lives as each persons journey is unique. I strongly believe that knowledge is power and preparation is key.
In this course I will teach you how to approach child birth with mindfulness and love. We will cover the birth process, relaxation and pain management tips, how to use birthing aids such as the rebozo scarf and birthing ball. Birth partners will also learn how to support their partners during labour.
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Once baby is here you will have a 40 days of love workshop to talk about the postpartum period and how to care for yourself and baby.
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From 6 weeks postpartum onwards you will have a 4 session course on baby massage, teaching you all the benefits of baby massage.
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The package also includes an hour workshop on Tummy Time.
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You will receive:
2 hour birthing with love and mindfulness workshop
1 hour 40 days of love workshop(Postpartum care)
4 sessions of baby massage ( From when baby is 6 weeks old onwards)
1 hour tummy time workshop
3 session baby yoga course
Welcome goody bag
pdf handouts
A bottle of organic sunflower massage oil
A sensory gift for baby
Handcrafted scented candle
Birth to baby journal
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