The Motherhood Center

These classes provide an opportunity for you to regain strength and flexibility, to bond with your baby, and to connect with other mom or dads. The class begins with a series of gentle warm-ups and yoga postures designed specifically for a new mom. Mommy & Me Yoga focuses on strengthening the entire body to help you face the physical challenges of life with a new baby.

The benefits of proper breathing, which calms the nervous system and promotes deep relaxation, are emphasized in every class. The class is free flowing and spirited. You may involve your baby in the movements or place your baby on a blanket next to your exercise mat. You are encouraged to take a break at any time to nurture or feed your baby.

Babies are encouraged to express themselves in their own way during class and there are no expectations placed on the way a baby should behave. The class ends with gentle baby yoga and massage. Mommy & Me is suitable for all levels.

Mom & Baby Fitness

Get your heart pumping as you develop core muscle strength in this dynamic class geared towards regaining muscular strength and endurance, burning that baby fat and having fun with your baby. Bring your baby carrier (front or back is fine) and a mat as classes will be a blend of exercises on your feet wearing your baby, as well as floor work for upperbody and your core.

You may start attending either class when your baby is 4 weeks. If you have had a cesarean delivery, it's best to wait until you receive permission from your doctor to begin exercising. Babies are welcome to attend until they are actively crawling! Dads are welcome! No previous yoga experience is necessary.

No need to register and your first yoga class is free with this pass!

Monday 11:15-12:00pm
Tuesday 10:30-11:15am
Wednesday 10-10:45am (Fitness Only)
Thursday 10:30-11:15am
Saturday 11:30am-12:15pm
Price: $15 /class
Member's Discount: 10%
Full Yoga Schedule: HERE

Priviate Individual classes available, for more information call 713.963.8880 or
Please note: Some groups are canceled on our Observed Holidays. Please check our Calendar.

Mom and Baby Yoga Classes - Is it worth the shlep?!

Whether new to yoga or even if you have prior experience, come to class with an open mind. Weeks after delivery you may, with your physician's approval, begin to exercise. The postnatal period offers an opportunity to practice a restorative form of yoga. It is designed to counteract the physical and emotional stresses of caring for a newborn infant. The cumulative hours spent nourishing your baby, plus all of the bending, lifting, and carrying, can result in stiff, weary muscles.

If your goal is to resume your yoga practice or you look forward to wearing your pre-pregnancy wardrobe again, take time first, to regain your strength and focus on releasing muscle tension. You will find that theses precious times with your infant create a special intimacy and bring you both to a calmer place.

What to expect: every class is different depending upon how you feel and how much you wish to include your baby in the postures. Efforts are made to demonstrate poses alone or in conjunction with your infant. All classes have YOU in mind so adjusting, modifying, and improvising are the keys to a beneficial postnatal class.

Striving to tailor yoga with your needs in mind,

Barbara Strax