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Play-way yoga for mamas and babies.

My baby accompanied me to yoga class for five months while he was a floating foetus and once he was free of his water world, his privilege of being allowed into Dr. Mohan’s Ashtang yoga class was revoked. I know he benefited from those prenatal breathing, stretching and meditating sessions. Am almost sure he recognised the yoga instructor’s voice in the delivery room – the anaesthetist and yoga guru being the same person.

So a mama-toddler yoga orientation class was too good to pass up. Jasmeet Kaur and Mini Singh of Yogazoo, conduct classes once a week for kids aged 2 to 14.

The instructors wear trendy looking kurta, pyjamas and have a natural flair with kids.

After the Yogazoo prayer, the rhymes and songs are turned on while the instructor directs mama and baby into fun poses with names like Lazy Rabbit, Dancing Duo and Peanut-Butter-Jelly. Each pose involves stretching and breathing techniques used in traditional yoga but taught here in a play way with a lot of physical interaction, hugs and laughs. My two year old was a little too young for this class but we had fun anyway and it gave me ideas on how I could teach him a few asanas at home.

The premise of Yogazoo is to assist youngsters in spending happy time with themselves, help in concentration and counter stress. In today’s world where children have a constant need for activity and sensory bombardment, Yogazoo provides a unique alternative.

Call Jasmeet Kaur / Mini Singh to get latest class timings and venues. 9820224235 / 9892229267. 8, Dwadesh, 17th Road, Opp. Rotary Park, Santacruz (W), Mumbai – 54.
Email: amarjas2@rediffmail.com,jasmeetkbagga@gmail.com,minisingh7@gmail.com

Ashtang Yoga for expectant mothers.

 

If you are pregnant and lamenting the end of the gym sessions and, like I did, keep asking your gynac when you can start exercising again, then think about signing up for a prenatal yoga class.

Needless to say, your doctor has to provide the green signal for this activity as with any other and decide when the right time to start will be. I was ready for yoga in the fourth month and believe me it was terrific.

Conducted by Dr. Mohan, who is an anaesthetist with my gynac, this class is open to all, but special attention is paid to those expecting. Dr. Mohan guides you on what you can and cannot do during the session and has an assistant who watches every move and is around to help.

Yoga kept away leg cramps, backaches and ensured flexibility throughout. I attended yoga class till the day before my contractions began. The breathing techniques taught at the class also made the labour process not so frightening an experience.

This class is safe, fun and offers a good amount of exercise and tons of flexibility. Post delivery, the option of moving to the more strenuous power yoga also exists.

Dr Mohans 1 hour sessions are conducted thrice a week at the Yoga Centre located at Dr. Sandhya Puris Nursing Home, Chembur, Near Basant Cinema, Golf Club Road, Chembur. Rs. 800/- per month. Power Yoga Rs. 1,500/- per month. Dr. Mohan - 9821125395