The I LOVE YOU colic massage stroke was introduced to the world by the IAIM and Vimala McClure. I trained with the IAIM over 20 years ago and it’s the first place I discovered baby massage. I went on to create Blossom & Berry after doing lots of further training on baby yoga, early childhood …
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The journey to pregnancy has three main trimesters. Each trimester has its own experiences, let’s take a look at these three trimesters. First Trimester (week 1-13) During this early stage of pregnancy, the person can be extremely tired and fatigued, as hormonal levels change significantly, and the uterus begins to support the growth of the …
Baby massage is a wonderful activity that helps to grow trust between you and your baby. But when should you start to massage your little one and when is it the appropriate time for infant massage? In this article, we will talk about the signs your baby gives you that you should follow before and …
How and why Baby Massage works? Massage helps in a number of ways. It helps to eliminate wind from baby’s body. It can help to produce ‘feel good hormones’ helping baby to relax and reducing the level of stress hormones in the body. It can help to mature the digestive tract and nervous systems by …
The essence of baby massage and yoga I want to share something very important with you. Why I believe in the practice of baby massage and yoga and why it is so powerful. Baby massage is about touch, connection, stillness and presence. It’s about stripping everything back to nothing. To listen to learn, to allow, to …
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In today’s blog, we share a guide on the practice of baby massage. Remember to use lots of oil to nourish the skin. Do each stroke about six times. Face To relax the face, use your thumbs to gently stroke from the centre of baby’s forehead to the sides of the forehead. To help with …
Similar to a mandala symbol, a nature mandala is also an “integrated structure organised around a unifying centre” It is a circular and non-permanent symbol using patterns to represent the circle of life. They are made with organic materials found in nature. You can see mandala patterns in natural objects from the radiating petals of …
Awakening the senses in nature This is the easiest form of mindfulness to begin with. The intention is to use our senses and tune into nature. We bring our attention to what surrounds us and in doing so become present. What to do: Find your sit/still spot. Close your eyes, take a few deep breaths …
One of the great benefits of being in nature is that it stimulates our senses. For babies, this is an incredible experience as so many things are unknown and exciting to discover. As adults, we can forget to slow down and connect with our senses. This is how we literally make sense of the world …