Baby Massage
Development
In the safest hands of the parent, baby massage can support the emotional, cognitive and physical development of your child over a long period of time.
Communication
Touch is our first language. Massage is a powerful medium to communicate with our babies, receive their feedback, and respond to their signals. In massage, we make time to be present.
Respect
Through massage strokes and gentle movements, parents communicate love, acceptance and respect to their baby. This can be a lifelong foundation of mutual respect.
Community
The course also offers space for exchange with other parents who have similar questions.
Classes
6 weeks to crawling
We welcome babies to class anytime from approximately 6 weeks until your baby starts crawling.
5 classes, 5 weeks
Over 5 weeks in a weekly rythmn, we meet to learn the IAIM® massage together. This gives babies the opportunity to get to know the new charm of massage, and for parents to integrate the practice.
60-90 mins
Depending on the group size, classes run for approximately 60 to 90mins.
Classes are all in English.
Materials
A natural massage oil and a booklet of all the massage techniques dicussed are shared at the beginning of the course for the power of massage to be integrated into home routines. Materials are in English, but can be available in other languages on request.
Join
Group Classes
Prenzlauer Berg
November and December
Tuesdays, 10:30-11:30
(21.11, 28.11, 5.12, 12.12, 19.12)
MySenses Studio Immanuelkirchstraße 11
SOLD OUT - 80 EUR
Prenzlauer Berg
February and March
Thurs, 10:45-11:45 &12:15-13:15
(15.02, 22.02, 29.02, 7.03, 14.03)
MySenses Studio Immanuelkirchstraße 11
Prenzlauer Berg
March and April
Thurs, 10:45-11:45 & 12:15-13:15
(21.03, 28.03, 4.04, 11.04, 18.04)
MySenses Studio Immanuelkirchstraße 11
"Attending this class was the first time I left the house alone with my baby. I was so nervous but you made me feel so comfortable and welcome. This helped my confidence as a parent as much as learning massage did." - Lucy and her 6 week old
“Having a relaxed and peaceful environment to connect with my baby and other parents was so important. I looked forward to class every week.” - Sophie and her 10 week old
"When I walked into a room full of mothers, I felt awkward. But I was instantly welcomed and put at ease by you; the chance to talk to other parents turned into one of the best parts." - Martin and his 8 week old
"I am very grateful to have found an activity that lets me spend quality time with my baby. The respect, consent and communication we practice in massage are lessons that will affect my relationship with my daughter forever." - Monica and her 4 month old
Pre- and Post-Natal Support Groups
In the summer, small groups of new and expectant parents will be hosted to share the joys and challenges of pregnancy and early parenthood. We will tap into the collective experience, emotions and knowledge of the group in a supportive community. You can register your interest below to receive more information when the groups are beginning.
KATE HANLON
Kate is a Berlin-based certified infant massage instructor® with the International Association of Infant Massage and Deutsche Gesellschaft für Babymassage e.V. and a pre- & post-natal yoga instructor.
