WELCOME MID-SUSSEX
HaywardS Heath | Burgess Hill
Hello & Welcome To LushTums!
Join us for expert Pregnancy Yoga & Birth Preparation Classes, Antenatal Education to Prepare for Birth & Baby, Mum & Baby Postnatal Yoga, Women’s Yoga and WiggleBums Kids Yoga across Mid-Sussex in Haywards Heath & Burgess Hill with Kate Anderson and Sarah Harding.
Booking is essential to save your space in our popular classes; just scroll down to see what’s on our timetable and book in to save your space there - please contact your teacher to arrange payment directly.
If you are new check the helpful I’m new FAQ.
Timetable - Book A Class
Scroll through the timetable below. Click on the class you would like to attend to save your space. Then contact the teacher to pay directly.
Classes & Courses:
Pregnancy Yoga
Suitable from 15/16 weeks if you are new to yoga or exercise right to full term. Stay fit and comfortable in pregnancy, relieve common aches and pains and learn key tools of how to breathe, move and relax as you prepare for labour and birth.
£14 - drop in
£55 - 5 consecutive weeks
£70 - 5 classes over 3 months
£120 - 10 classes over 5 months
Bundle offers available for antenatal birth preparation course combined with weekly yoga classes - ask Sarah / Kate for details.
Postnatal Yoga (Bring Baby Too)
Suitable from 6 weeks post vaginal birth or 8 weeks post c.section right up to your baby is on the move. Classes help you recover from pregnancy and birth, regain your fitness and strength and find some inner calm and community throughout early motherhood.
£14 for a first class
£11 per class when booked as a half term package, paid in advance
Women's Yoga
This class is suitable for any women who wish to take some time out and do something for themselves. The practice will focus on building and retaining core strength, diminishing aches and functional movement, it will be an opportunity to come back to you, class will finish with a deep relaxation. It is suitable for anyone, practiced yogi’s, beginners and any mums who are 10 or more weeks postnatal. Class size limited to 8 people.
£14 for a first class
£12 per class when booked as a half term package, paid in advance
Pre-bookable on a half termly basis, if there is space available you are welcome to join mid-term.
WiggleBums & WiggleKids Yoga
Available in schools and nurseries, 121 or small group sessions.
Contact Sarah.harding@lushtums.co.uk for pricing.
Testimonials
THE ME-TIME MINI RETREAT
A nurturing afternoon retreat for mums who need some time out to recoup and restore, suitable for anyone who is pregnant or a mum. The extended workshop includes movement and mindfulness practices (suitable for pregnancy), a chance to relax and connect with like-minded people, plus refreshments and snacks.
The events take place at Tranquility Studio, a lovely remote venue near Uckfield, and run from 1:30-5pm.
Spaces are £50 per person, or our earlybird offer of £45 applies if reserved and paid more than 6 weeks before the event. £85 if two friends book together. Scroll to your preferred date in the timetable above and book in to save your space.
Dates for 2024 - Saturday 9th March & Saturday 29th June - BOOKING ESSENTIAL
Antenatal Education Course
Prepare for Birth & Baby
Once you reach 12 weeks, it is recommended that you sign up for an Antenatal Education Course to learn all about labour, birth and preparing for life with a newborn. Education is key and knowledge is power.
Plan to attend a course ideally between 24 - 36 weeks as this gives you plenty of time to learn everything, prepare fully and practice the techniques that you can use throughout labour. Don't worry if you have left it later than this - we will do our best to squeeze you in!
We cover everything you need to know to prepare for birth, including life with a newborn and provide a fantastic opportunity to make friends.
We teach in a grounded and down to earth way and our courses always include:
The signs labour is starting
The stages of labour, how things typically progress
What is a contraction? The science behind what your body is doing and techniques to help you cope
The role of hormones and the importance of the positive feedback loop
The effects of fear on the process
Using the breath, yoga positions and mindfulness as a toolkit for labour (complements the Hypno-Birthing approach)
Clear explanations of all possible medical interventions and pain relief options - and why these sometimes have a much needed place
How to make decisions and give meaningful informed consent in the moment - and why it is this that goes towards creating a more positive experience
How long things might take, when to call, what to pack in your bag
Where to birth choices - home, midwife led unit or hospital
Essential birth partner tips - what to do, when
The 4th trimester - early days with your newborn, what to expect - feeding, sleeping, baby care, mum’s self care and returning safely to exercise
Some areas also offer Baby First Aid - a key essential for all new parents
Meet ups, brunches, picnics to get to know each other.
Available as 121 or small group. Course suitable for new parents or those who already have children. To book, just find the course dates on the timetable above and click to book in or pop an email over to Kate and Sarah.
Meet Your Teachers
Kate Anderson
Kate has been practicing yoga daily for 15 years, and teaching for LushTums since 2013. She credits yoga with maintaining her fitness, strength and mental wellbeing throughout her life and her own journey into motherhood. Kate teaches pregnancy yoga and postnatal yoga classes as well as birth preparation courses. As well as her work for Lushtums, Kate teaches a diverse range of classes from sessions for corporate clients in Sussex and London, running and managing her own ‘town hall’ classes, through a variety of tailored 1-1 private sessions, to specialised combined yoga and physiotherapy classes run jointly with a physiotherapist.
She also runs a number of residential yoga retreats each year in the UK and overseas.
For more information please visit Kate's website: www.kateandersonyoga.com
Kate’s FEDANT registration number is - 12540
Sarah Harding
Sarah has practised yoga since 2000, during a fast paced corporate career, through pregnancies and into motherhood, it has had a hugely positive impact on her both physically and emotionally, especially at times when things have felt overwhelming. Teaching pregnancy, birth preparation and post-natal classes with Lushtums since 2013, has contributed towards positive experiences for pregnant and post-natal women and their families in mid sussex, especially when combined with her WiggleBums, WiggleKids and Nidra Restore work (Restorative Yoga and Deep Relaxation).
Sarah’s FEDANT registration number is - 12544
Other Services
Tropic Skincare - with Sarah
Sarah is an ambassador for Tropic Skincare, a highly ethical company who supply award winning natural, cruelty free products, made in the UK. They have a refillable make up range and a pledge for all products to be refillable by 2020. She became an ambassador as these products inspired her (a working mum with two children) to start looking after herself better again.
You can visit her webshop via www.tropicskincare.com/pages/sarahharding or contact her via email to ask any questions sarah.harding@lushtums.co.uk
Beginners Yoga Online Course - with Kate
Kate has created a short online Beginners Yoga course which is suitable for all students, particularly those interested in exploring yoga in more depth following pregnancy and / or wanting to explore the basics before joining an open-level class. The course explores some of the key components of a typical yoga session; some of the key names and postures; and introduces how mindfulness and breath awareness are a part of the movement practice. The course can be accessed here: https://www.kateandersonyoga.com/beginners-yoga
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR CLASSES:
Booking is essential. Book all classes and courses for Mid Sussex via the Timetable above. You are of course welcome to attend your nearest class from the surrounding areas.
By booking in you are agreeing to our terms and conditions and privacy policy. We do not share emails or personal info with any other unauthorised third parties.
To cancel any classes, just log into your Account in the top right of the timetable, where you can manage all your bookings there. Unfortunately we are unable to accept cancellations by email or text. Classes late cancelled or missed will be charged as if attended.
For more information about any classes & courses in this area please email us or go ahead and book your place via the timetable above.
You can also join the LushTums Community of parents-to-be and parents over on Facebook; we look forward to connecting with you.