I heart baby yoga!

Baby yoga is probably one of my favorite things right now to do with my little man! Picture this: you're on your yoga mat with your eyes closed... gentle music fills the background and a light breeze from the fan above cools you on a warm summer day... You are finally having some peaceful mommy time. And then.... a baby cry breaks the silence and to the left of you is a little drooling machine squealing in delight! THIS is more like it.

Blooma [www.blooma.com] has 3 locations--St. Paul, Shakopee & Edina. "Through yoga classes, wellness services, childbirth education and a supportive community, Blooma nurtures mind, body and spirit of mom's-to-be and new mamas and their families" First time students can sign up for one month unlimited yoga for only $64 [this is a steal--and what I did!] Or individual classes are $18.

The class I love is BYOB [Bring Your Own Baby]. All you need is yourself and your baby. They provide the yoga mats & a blanket for your baby. Running late because of a last minute diaper change? NO PROBLEM! Come whenever you can, they understand what it's like to have a new baby. The class starts out with learning how to do baby massage and some yoga for baby. Then you move into yoga for mommy [while baby watches and still gets some interaction]. Next it's back to baby yoga time and you finish off the class with snuggles & shavasana. Ahhhhh, the bliss!





BYOB is great way to get out of the house and enjoy some time with baby. BUT what I really loved about Blooma is the welcoming environment for new mamas. I feel as comfortable there as I do at home! [you can bring your baby 6 weeks+] The class is for you to enjoy. You are encourage to nurse or feed your baby, change a diaper, and even get up and walk around throughout class. No one is going to shoot dirty looks if your baby won't stop crying, everyone understands what you are going through. It's a great place to meet new mamas, share stories, and do something healthy for yourself and your baby.

[NOTE] This Sunday, July 31 [2:00PM-4:00PM] @ Blooma Edina they are having a free beginners workshop and new student open house. "Join us for a free hour-long prenatal yoga class, and stay for treats, get a tour of Blooma, learn about all we have to offer (from childbirth ed, to vinyasa classes, to childcare) meet some of our staff. You'll also get a SUPER deal on our New Student Package during the open house. If you purchase the New Student Special (One Month of Unlimited Classes for $64), you'll get a $40 credit on your Blooma account to use at a later date"