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BAbY MASSAGE

Connect. Understand. Bond.

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WHAT IS baby massage?

This 5-week Baby Massage and Conscious Parenting Course in Nunhead, South London offers a calm and nurturing space to slow down, connect, and truly understand your baby.

Each session combines the soothing power of infant massage with discussions on topics such as sleep, crying, baby communication, and respectful caregiving — helping you feel more confident and attuned in your parenting journey.

Led by Maru, a Certified Infant Massage Instructor and Aware Parenting Mentor, the course draws on Montessori, RIE, and Pikler principles, offering a holistic and evidence-based understanding of your baby’s emotional and physical needs.

This is more than a baby class — it’s a place to deepen your bond, find clarity amidst the noise of modern parenting advice, and enjoy time with your baby in a warm, welcoming community.

this course is perfect for:

  • Want to build a deep, respectful connection with their baby from the very start.

  • Are curious about nurturing touch, skin-to-skin contact, and the benefits of baby massage.

  • Wish to understand their baby’s emotions, sleep, and needs with more confidence.

  • Appreciate a small, supportive group where open discussion is encouraged.

  • Live in Nunhead, Peckham, Brockley, or across South London and want a mindful, heart-led activity to share with their baby.

what will I learn? what’s included?

  • Over five gentle, restorative weeks, you’ll:

    • Learn a complete baby massage routine you can use and adapt at home.

    • Discover how nurturing touch supports your baby’s physical, emotional, and neurological development.

    • Explore ways to respond to crying, support calmer sleep, and reduce stress for both you and your baby.

    • Understand your baby’s unique cues and communication, building confidence in your instincts.

    • Take part in weekly discussions on sleep, natural movement, respectful parenting, and emotional connection — with guidance from an experienced mentor.

    • Connect with other like-minded parents over herbal tea, fruit, and cake, sharing the joys and challenges of early parenthood.

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Your course includes:

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

  2. A comprehensive take-home booklet covering all massage strokes.

  3. Refreshments: cake, fruit, and herbal tea at every session.

  4. A small goodie bag with herbal gifts and curated parenting resources.

  5. A warm, non-judgemental environment where you and your baby are supported every step of the way, including time to ask questions each session.

2025-2026 dates:

  • November 17 - December 15

  • January 5 - February 9 (6 weeks)

what makes this course different?

Many baby massage classes focus only on the strokes — but this course goes far deeper.

Led by Maru, an Aware Parenting Mentor, certified IAIM Infant Massage Instructor, and mother of two, this course is rooted in understanding the emotional world of babies and the real experiences of parents.

With over six years of experience supporting families — and four years running parent-baby circles in South London — Maru brings warmth, wisdom, and a deep respect for each baby’s individuality.

Her approach integrates:

  • Montessori, RIE, and Pikler philosophies — respectful caregiving that honours babies as capable, aware beings.

  • Insights from nervous system regulation, stress, and trauma, helping you understand what your baby’s behaviour communicates.

  • A holistic view of family well-being, including gentle sleep support and low-tox living.

You’ll leave not only confident in massage techniques, but with practical tools, new perspectives, and a deeper sense of ease in your parenting journey.

the practical details

Location: Mica Yoga Studio, Nunhead (SE15 2AS, near Peckham & Brockley).

The course takes place in a bright, spacious ground-floor studio filled with natural light and calm energy. The space is temperature-controlled, ensuring it’s always warm and comfortable for babies during massage.

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

Duration: 5 weeks (courses run regularly) / 6 weeks from 2026

Babies from birth to 12 months welcome.
🌿 Small, intimate groups to ensure personal support.

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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