BAbY MASSAGE Course

discover the joy of nurturing touch

WHAT IS baby massage?

This 5-week Baby Massage Course is a relaxing and supportive space for you and your baby to enjoy the incredible benefits of nurturing touch. Led by Maru, a certified Baby Massage and Aware Parenting Instructor, the course is designed to strengthen the bond between you and your baby, help you better understand their cues, and provide a gentle, calming activity to share together.

Each session includes practical massage techniques as well as time for theory and discussion, creating a safe and welcoming environment for parents to connect, share, and feel heard.

this course is perfect for:

  • Respectful parents who value building a strong, loving connection with their baby.

  • Parents who want to understand their baby better and respond to their unique cues.

  • Parents who cherish quality time together and are curious about the benefits of touch and skin-to-skin contact.

  • Parents seeking a bonding activity that nurtures both baby and parent, emphasizing the emotional connection as much as the physical.

  • Those who appreciate a non-judgmental and supportive space to learn and connect with others.

what will I learn? what’s included?

  • During the course, you will:

    • Learn a full-body baby massage routine, with techniques you can use at home.

    • Discover the benefits of nurturing touch for your baby’s physical and emotional well-being.

    • Understand your baby’s cues more effectively, building confidence in your parenting.

    • Explore gentle ways to soothe your baby and create a sense of calm for both of you.

    • Enjoy open discussions on parenting topics, with space to share and connect.

The course includes:

  1. A glass bottle of cold-pressed massage oil for your baby.

  2. Refreshments: Cake and fruit provided at every session.

  3. A comprehensive leaflet with guidance to continue practising massage at home.

  4. Time for discussion and connection with other parents in a relaxed atmosphere.

  5. Maru’s knowledge and expertise around babies.

2025 dates:

  • February 24, March 3, 10, 17, 24

  • April 7, 14, 28, May 12, May 19

  • June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

what makes this course different?

This course is led by Maru, a certified Baby Massage and Aware Parenting Instructor with extensive experience and a heartfelt passion for supporting parents and babies. As a mother of two vibrant children, Maru combines her personal parenting journey with professional expertise to create a nurturing, non-judgmental space where you can connect, learn, and grow together with your baby.

What sets this course apart is Maru’s unique perspective, which draws from her training in the Montessori, RIE, and Pikler approaches. These philosophies emphasize respect for the baby as an individual, helping to nurture a deep emotional connection.

Maru’s work is also grounded in an understanding of our ancestral biological needs, recognizing the importance of nurturing touch, attunement, and connection for both parent and baby. With her background, Maru integrates insights into the role of the nervous system and its connection to stress and trauma, helping parents feel more attuned to their baby’s emotional and physical cues.

This course not only teaches practical baby massage techniques but also creates a space for parents to explore the deeper bond that comes from truly understanding their baby’s needs.

Above all, Maru is deeply passionate about supporting parents in bringing more ease and joy to their parenting journey, while offering a warm and welcoming environment to connect with others.

The practical things

Location: Mica Yoga Studio, SE15 2AS.

Time: Mondays, 11:00 - 12:15 PM

Duration: 5 weeks (courses run regularly)

FAQs

  • Yes, the course is suitable for babies from week 1, though it’s most recommended to start from week 3 onwards. You’re welcome to join whenever you feel ready!

  • Absolutely! The course is suitable up to 12 months. While having a more mobile baby has its pros and cons, I’ll teach you how to adapt the massage techniques to suit their age and stage.

  • Each session builds on the techniques learned the previous week, so if you miss one, just email me and I’ll be happy to help you catch up. I can spend a few minutes demonstrating the strokes you missed to ensure you stay on track.

  • Yes, partners and grandparents are welcome to join the sessions. It can be a wonderful bonding experience for both parents and baby, so feel free to bring them along. Just let me know in advance so we can accommodate everyone comfortably.
    Because the focus is on nurturing touch, I recommend only primary caregivers come with baby.

“We loved the baby massage course! Maru was an excellent Instructor and facilitated both connection between me and my baby and also between all of us mums. She shared all the theory and massage strokes in an accessible way and I’m using them at home on a daily basis which is deepening our bond. I really recommend this course. Enjoy!”

— Emily M