The massage routine is made up of Indian-style massage, Swedish massage and some reflexology type movements. Yoga style exercises are introduced at the end of the course, this helps to encourage development ready for crawling, and this also helps to strengthen their backs and aids coordination.
The course will cover:
Behavioural states and when to massage, ideal conditions, positions, relaxation, asking permission and saying thank you

The classes are appropriate for babies who are 4 weeks to pre crawling.

£75 for the 5 week course.

Please note we are running a new mums and baby club after the baby massage. Call reception for more info! 020 3095 9735

What is flow and what does it feel like in the body? How can we access it through movement?

This workshop will use creative sequencing of flow yoga and fluid movement to create the feeling of freedom and space within the physical and subtle body.

Why do you move? What feels good in your body? What movements do you enjoy? Explore these questions and more in a 2 hour workshop of yoga, breath and movement.

You will move intuitively, listening to your body, breaking “rules” in the conditioned mind, to move with more ease, freedom and joy. You will practice navigating areas of restriction both in body and mind, that cause barriers, and learn how to move through and beyond them.

Embrace pleasure, explore creativity.

This 2.5hr workshop aims to give pregnant women and their birth partners the confidence to use the invaluable tools of massage & rebozo technique in preparation for, and during labour.

You will learn simple massage and shiatsu techniques that help to release muscular tension, calm the nervous system, balance your partner’s energy and increase the release of birthing hormones that can improve labour progress.

A rebozo is a long piece of cloth often worn by Mexican women and a traditional midwifery tool for pregnancy, labour and post-partum. Using a rebozo during late pregnancy & labour can encourage babies to move into a better position, it can also provide comfort & relaxation for the labouring woman. These are really useful tools for birth partners. The workshop will also include information on movements and positions for labour and birth and birth physiology.

Please wear comfortable clothing for sitting on a birth ball & kneeling.

About Sue

Sue Boughton is a birth and postnatal doula, maternity massage practitioner and Janet Balaskas Active Birth Workshop© teacher.

Join us at The Well Garden for a unique afternoon honouring pregnancy, guided by specialists from the Born Together team.

A sharing circle with psychotherapist Caitlin and hypnotherapist Katrina will open this transformative experience. Doulas Sue, Yolande and Kat will incorporate traditional blessingway ceremony throughout the afternoon. Cultivate energy with Yoga guided by Yolande and we’ll conclude with a deeply restorative hypno-gong session combining the power of self hypnosis and sound bath. With grounding snacks and a closing circle to finish, you will leave feeling nourished, supported and inspired. This exclusive soulful offering is a chance embrace pregnancy and birth in a positive and inspired way.

You’ll also receive a goodie bag to take home including a bespoke homeopathy remedy from Grazia.

“Wow! I feel lighter and brighter! It was so great – it really felt like we were getting 1-1 treatment, totally nourishing and I feel totally spoilt.” Olivia

The retreat will be held by the Born Together team:
Katrina Berry
Sue Boughton
Yolande Diver
Grazia Gatti
Caitlin Paterson
Karen James

Indian Head Massage is a fully clothed seated treatment based on old Ayurvedic techniques, involving work on the upper back, shoulders, neck, scalp and face. It helps reduce stress, fatigue, eyestrain, increase mental clarity, relaxes and rejuvenates the receiver. It works on the areas of the body that are most affected by stress, however while the treatment is just on the upper part of the body, it’s effects are felt throughout the whole body and mind.

Head massages originated as part of the ancient Indian practice of medicine, called Ayurveda, based on balancing the body, mind and spirit to promote a long life. Ancient Indians believed that massage of all types, used with herbs, spices and oils, promoted strong muscles and skin, good health and encouraged the body’s natural healing powers.

Workshop Outline

• This is a practical workshop! You will be learning the techniques for a full Indian Head Massage routine.

We will also cover:

• History of Indian head massage.
• Benefits of Indian head massage.
• Safety guidelines of Indian head massage.

What To Bring

• You should wear loose or comfortable clothing. Bring a t-shirt or a vest if you would like to use oils during your treatment . Oils will be provided and their use will be optional.
• Wash your hair and make sure it is dried by the time you arrive to the workshop.
• Bring a hairband if your hair is long.
• Remove any jewellery.

Keep In Mind

• All participants will be paired up. You are welcome to pair up with a friend, partner or family member.
• If you are pregnant, please contact the studio before enrolling into the workshop.

About Gisela

Gisela Lopez has a passion for natural medicine and helping others to improve their health and well-being. Her workshops and treatments are created to inform about the amazing self-healing powers of the body and how we can find different tools in natural medicine to help with emotional imbalances, stress and physical conditions.