Postnatal Mum & Baby Yoga
Becoming a mum is a huge physical, mental, and emotional change. Our Postnatal Mum & Baby Yoga classes help you reconnect with yourself, bond with your baby, and make new friends — all while safely rebuilding strength and confidence. Classes are tailored for everyone, whether you’re recovering from birth or looking to strengthen your core and pelvic floor.
What You’ll Learn & Achieve
Safely regain core and pelvic floor strength
Relieve lower back pain and postnatal aches
Improve energy, mood, and overall wellbeing
Bond with your baby while exercising
Feel supported by a welcoming community of new mums
When to Start
From 6 weeks after a vaginal birth or 8 weeks after a C-section
Practice up until your baby is mobile
Always check with your doctor before starting, especially if you have Diastasis Recti (separated tummy muscles)
Why LushTums Postnatal Yoga
Classes progressively build strength, helping you feel revitalised and like yourself again
Tailored exercises for all levels, including those who didn’t start postnatal yoga immediately after birth
Option to attend hands-free without your baby, or join Women’s Yoga instead
Evidence-based approach for physical and emotional recovery
Benefits for You
Strengthen your core and pelvic floor safely
Relieve back pain and postnatal tension
Improve mood, energy, and mental wellbeing
Connect with other mums and create your support network
Join us for Postnatal Mum & Baby Yoga with your little one by your side:
Mondays 10.30–11.45am at The Loft, upstairs at Little Dippers, 40–42 Upper Gardner Street, Brighton BN1 4AN, with founder Clare Maddalena
Postnatal Yoga ~ FAQs
When can I start postnatal yoga after giving birth?
From around 6 weeks after a vaginal birth or 8 weeks after a caesarean, once you've had your postnatal check with your GP or midwife. Every body recovers differently, so just let your teacher know how you're feeling and we'll tailor the practice for you.
Can I bring my baby?
Yes ~ these are mum & baby classes, so your little one comes too. Babies are welcome from your first class right up until they're on the move. Feeding, changing and cuddles mid-class are all completely normal!
I had a caesarean ~ can I join?
Absolutely. Most mums can join from around 8 weeks after a caesarean, once they've been checked by their GP or midwife. We'll adapt movements to support your scar and core recovery. Our guide Belly Birth: The Honest Guide also covers caesarean recovery in more detail.
What does postnatal yoga help with?
Postnatal yoga helps you gently rebuild deep core and pelvic floor strength, ease back, neck and shoulder aches from feeding and carrying, and find a little calm and rest. Just as importantly, it's a lovely way to bond with your baby and meet other new mums.
Do I need any yoga experience?
Not at all. Classes are suitable for complete beginners and are always tailored to the mums and babies in the room on the day.
Where are postnatal yoga classes in Brighton?
On Mondays at The Loft, upstairs at Little Dippers, 40–42 Upper Gardner Street, Brighton BN1 4AN, in the North Laine, and on Tuesdays at Energy For Life with Clair Edwards. See the Brighton & Hove timetable to book. LushTums teachers also run postnatal classes across the UK.
My baby is over a year old ~ is it too late?
It's never too late to rebuild your core and pelvic floor. If your baby is already on the move, our Women's Yoga classes are a lovely next step and give you some time just for you.