Common Questions
Is yoga is safe for babies?
According to pediatricians and nurses, the answer is a resounding "Yes!" Itsy Bitsy Yoga® is safe, gentle and very effective when done with instruction at home or in a class setting. The parent is responsible for carrying out all of the baby's yoga movements until the baby is walking. In the more active program for tots, parents are there to support and assist their toddler into yoga poses whenever necessary. Parents also enjoy the time to practice yoga poses, while letting their child imitate and explore yoga on her own two feet.
How do I know which class is right for me and my baby / tot?
If your baby is crawling (or seems ready to crawl in the next few weeks) you would be best suited for the Tots class. This class is for mobile babies & tots. If your baby is not yet crawling (no matter what age) then s/he would probably enjoy the Infants class which is best suited to the developing bodies of non-mobile babies.
Is this an adult class that incorporates the baby into the adult yoga postures?
No, actually Itsy Bitsy Yoga is a loving program designed for your little one's developing body. There is some adult movement in the Infants class and much more in the Tots and Tykes classes. In addition to learning the exclusive IBY poses, you will discover calming, breathing and relaxation techniques that will make you feel good and will help you feel centered and re-charged.
I do not have any yoga experience-will I feel lost?
No yoga experience is necessary to enjoy Sweet Pea Yoga classes with your child. Those with familiarity of yoga often find that the IBY program and benefits for their baby/tot/tyke really resonates with their own knowledge and practice of adult yoga.
What if my baby cries during class?
Crying is one of the ways babies express themselves and vocalize their needs. Just take a breath, center yourself and attend to your baby's needs. A wonderful benefit of Itsy Bitsy Yoga program is you will learn a number of the exclusive IBY "Magic Poses" which can literally calm crying in seconds when practiced with the right intensity.
What if my baby is hungry during class?
We encourage you to attend to your baby's needs at any time during the class. This is an environment supportive to breastfeeding and bottle feeding parents. Out of respect to potential allergies of other parents or children we request that you not feed solid foods in the classroom.
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