After you have recovered fully postpartum and feel ready to start moving again, postnatal yoga is a great way to re-connect to your body and rebuild strength in a safe way.

The babies love to be involved and this is a nice way to connect to your baby, and for the baby to connect with other babies. The baby will be included in many ways in the class dependent on the age of the baby. For the youngest ones laying on the mat and observing mummy move above and getting occasional kisses and massage/movement of legs and arms is enough, while the older ones can be included more actively in the asanas – and they usually find this is a lot of fun!

But the class is also about the mothers – we will be strengthening your muscles in the upper body and arms to help carry the weight of the breasts and the growing baby, correcting posture and release tension in neck and back, re-strengthening pelvic floor muscles etc. Maria is there to take the baby if needed so mummy can do some of the exercises on her own as well, while most exercises includes the baby.

Every class will be different when there are babies involved so flexibility is key here. We have a nursing corner with pillows, a place to change diapers and two bathrooms and shower, so you can do what you need when you need to. There will also be a playing mat for the slightly older babies if they get too distracted and need some change.

Feel free to contact Maria if you have any questions or to reserve a space at mariawaagyoga@gmail.com or via Whatsapp at +39 375 532 7823.

You are welcome to join us,

See you on the mat!

Prenatal yoga has numerous benefits. It can relieve many of the aches and issues that normally occur during this time, as well as providing greater ease in the delivery.

Emotions and stress influence the baby and the mother. Now is the time to slow down and tune inward to you and your growing baby. Your body will be going through a lot of changes, and we will prepare the body and mind for what is to come by for instance:

·        work on body awareness to protect the back as weight and hormones changes your body, your balance etc.

·        increasing strength in legs and upper body to carry the increasing weight to come

·        learn about and practice breathing in a way that will help you in the delivery process

·        learn about the pelvic floor, perennial muscles, and the deeper pelvic muscles – the importance of training these in order to be able to participate more consciously in the birthing process, and to recover faster after delivery. Some of the more specific benefits from this are: to avoid urinary incontinence for as long as possible, to avoid vaginal and uterine prolapse or perennial tear etc.

We will also have lot of time in nice relaxing postures that relieve tension, swellings etc. The way yoga combines breath, movement and awareness is ideal to prepare for the birthing process over time.

Independent on how far you have come in your pregnancy Maria will give you the adaptations you need, so all stages are welcome.

Feel free to contact Maria if you have any questions or to reserve a space at mariawaagyoga@gmail.com or via Whatsapp at +39 375 532 7823..

You are welcome to join us,

See you on the mat

Join our lovely Elisa Antonielli, pediatrician and mother of four, in Villa Doria Pamphili for a morning of nursery rhymes and songs in English. In case of inclement weather the group will meet inside of  the children’s library at Villino Corsini. The group is open to everyone and their children, no matter what the level of English may be!

Prenatal yoga has numerous benefits. It can relieve many of the aches and issues that normally occur during this time, as well as providing greater ease in the delivery.

Emotions and stress influence the baby and the mother. Now is the time to slow down and tune inward to you and your growing baby. Your body will be going through a lot of changes, and we will prepare the body and mind for what is to come by for instance:

·        work on body awareness to protect the back as weight and hormones changes your body, your balance etc.

·        increasing strength in legs and upper body to carry the increasing weight to come

·        learn about and practice breathing in a way that will help you in the delivery process

·        learn about the pelvic floor, perennial muscles, and the deeper pelvic muscles – the importance of training these in order to be able to participate more consciously in the birthing process, and to recover faster after delivery. Some of the more specific benefits from this are: to avoid urinary incontinence for as long as possible, to avoid vaginal and uterine prolapse or perennial tear etc.

We will also have lot of time in nice relaxing postures that relieve tension, swellings etc. The way yoga combines breath, movement and awareness is ideal to prepare for the birthing process over time.

Independent on how far you have come in your pregnancy Maria will give you the adaptations you need, so all stages are welcome.

Feel free to contact Maria if you have any questions or to reserve a space at mariawaagyoga@gmail.com or via Whatsapp at +39 375 532 7823.

You are welcome to join us,

See you on the mat!

Giving Birth  – How and Where: A Guided Tour.

Presenting the Birth Course I wish I had had! Learn what happens during labour and delivery, what to know for successful breastfeeding and how to take care of your newborn. This series of six meetings will include information on how your body changes during pregnancy, prenatal testing, the hormonal and physical processes that occur during labour and delivery, pain management,  and what happens when you take your little one home. We discuss birth plans and, for those of you delivering in Rome, we cover information on Roman hospitals, clinics and home birth and the clarification of roles of the Italian medical professions. Our mission is to arm you with enough information so you can have a birth as close to the one you desire as possible. This course is run by Gabriella Pacini, midwife, lactation consultant (IBCLC) and counsellor and Kiersten Miller her sidekick.

Wednesday evenings from 7pm – 9pm starting January 16th.

Maximum 6 couples.

Please send emails to info@belliesabroad.com

Due to the high number of requests we are repeating this special La Leche League meeting focusing on mothers who need to be separated from their babies. We will share information on pumping, collection, storage and feeding. We hope you can take away helpful ideas and strategies to make the situation work best for you.

The Germans have a wonderful concept called “Stammtisch”, which literally translated means “standing table”.  A stammtisch is an informal group meeting held on a regular basis, not a structured meeting, but rather a friendly get-together. We are hosting a monthly stammtisch which will take place the first Thursday each month where our moms can get together, offload their stresses and have grown up conversations with our community. There is no booking necessary and if you can’t make it one month, join us for the next one! We know how hard it is to organize get togethers especially when small people tend to dictate our lives so if you want to meet up with girlfriends, meet at here , if a few have to cancel, all is not lost! Other lovely women will be there to catch up with! Want to come on you own? No worries! It is a very warm and welcoming community and we know you will meet interesting new friends! Children are welcome, so pick them up from school and pop in for a beverage on your way home! Or meet up with friends before going off to dinner. Looking forward to seeing you!

After you have recovered fully postpartum and feel ready to start moving again, postnatal yoga is a great way to re-connect to your body and rebuild strength in a safe way.

The babies love to be involved and this is a nice way to connect to your baby, and for the baby to connect with other babies. The baby will be included in many ways in the class dependent on the age of the baby. For the youngest ones laying on the mat and observing mummy move above and getting occasional kisses and massage/movement of legs and arms is enough, while the older ones can be included more actively in the asanas – and they usually find this is a lot of fun!

But the class is also about the mothers – we will be strengthening your muscles in the upper body and arms to help carry the weight of the breasts and the growing baby, correcting posture and release tension in neck and back, re-strengthening pelvic floor muscles etc. Maria is there to take the baby if needed so mummy can do some of the exercises on her own as well, while most exercises includes the baby.

Every class will be different when there are babies involved so flexibility is key here. We have a nursing corner with pillows, a place to change diapers and two bathrooms and shower, so you can do what you need when you need to. There will also be a playing mat for the slightly older babies if they get too distracted and need some change.

Feel free to contact Maria if you have any questions or to reserve a space at mariawaagyoga@gmail.com or via Whatsapp at +39 375 532 7823.

You are welcome to join us,

See you on the mat!

Prenatal yoga has numerous benefits. It can relieve many of the aches and issues that normally occur during this time, as well as providing greater ease in the delivery.

Emotions and stress influence the baby and the mother. Now is the time to slow down and tune inward to you and your growing baby. Your body will be going through a lot of changes, and we will prepare the body and mind for what is to come by for instance:

·        work on body awareness to protect the back as weight and hormones changes your body, your balance etc.

·        increasing strength in legs and upper body to carry the increasing weight to come

·        learn about and practice breathing in a way that will help you in the delivery process

·        learn about the pelvic floor, perennial muscles, and the deeper pelvic muscles – the importance of training these in order to be able to participate more consciously in the birthing process, and to recover faster after delivery. Some of the more specific benefits from this are: to avoid urinary incontinence for as long as possible, to avoid vaginal and uterine prolapse or perennial tear etc.

We will also have lot of time in nice relaxing postures that relieve tension, swellings etc. The way yoga combines breath, movement and awareness is ideal to prepare for the birthing process over time.

Independent on how far you have come in your pregnancy Maria will give you the adaptations you need, so all stages are welcome.

Feel free to contact Maria if you have any questions or to reserve a space at mariawaagyoga@gmail.com or via Whatsapp at +39 375 532 7823..

You are welcome to join us,

See you on the mat

Join our lovely Elisa Antonielli, pediatrician and mother of four, in Villa Doria Pamphili for a morning of nursery rhymes and songs in English. In case of inclement weather the group will meet inside of  the children’s library at Villino Corsini. The group is open to everyone and their children, no matter what the level of English may be!