Testimonials

'Sally is a truly inspirational antenatal yoga teacher who has made an enormous difference to my pregnancy. Her approach is incredibly holistic, preparing the mother not just physically but also mentally and emotionally. Her classes include yoga moves, breathing techniques to help with labour, good birth positions, time for meeting other mothers and much much more. She teaches with humour and from the heart. It is obvious that she uses her own experience and that of teaching pregnant women over the years to enrich each class. Many of us speak of coming out of class feeling so much more energised, however difficult our day or week has been. I would describe my class as a sacrosanct two hours in the week when I can escape work/ home/ family for two hours and really connect with my bump. The very high return rate to Sally's classes is a further testament to her skills. I hope that she can be recognised for her amazing work as she not only teaches her class but trains others as well'.

'I would thoroughly recommend Birthlight classes to any mum-to-be. Whilst pregnant I attended the pregnancy yoga and also the 'birth preparation' classes, both were really worthwhile and I am convinced the relaxation and breathing techniques helped me have a very straight forward delivery and the yoga was so wonderfully relaxing! The baby yoga classes were such a great way to meet other mums and to share similar experiences and through which I met some of my closest 'mum' friends and Sally creates such a welcoming and friendly atmosphere. The baby swimming is fantastic too and really builds confidence in the water in a fun relaxed way. I have been to loads of baby/ toddler groups and the Birthlight groups are really special and by far my favourite. Many thanks.'

Cath

"I used all of my yogic knowledge and sensitivity and did not realise until today just what I was taught at Birthlight by yourself (Melanie) and Sally. I think BY is one of the most precious gifts in the world! To change a mother's experience, the scope is just WOW, but to be a small seed within that journey ... I sleep peacefully and thank you for your passed down knowledge."

I wanted to thank you for the tremendous support you have been for our family. At antenatal yoga you gave me the confidence I needed to be sure I could manage a home birth.

The baby yoga classes have been great for me and Lucy you made me much more confident about how to physically handle her as I am a natural worrier! You also gave me a repertoire of songs which really cheer her up and "twinkle twinkle little star" she does associate with sleep and chilling out.

You also provide an environment where you can meet and make friends and I am sure that there are some people I will stay in touch with for a long time.

I wanted to take the opportunity to say I think you do a fabulous job and myself, Richard and Lucy will always be grateful to you.

Anna

The Birthlight Ante Natal classes helped us by providing factual information and advice in a structured but informal environment. We were supported to reach properly informed decisions about our preferences for birth. This undoubtedly helped us feel ready for the birth, and as a result of being relaxed and at ease, we are convinced that this helped us in the delivery as well.

S and R Standley

Birthlight was an amazing opportunity for me to be in a room with first-time mums as nervous as me. Not only was the ante-natal yoga a chance to relax, but a discussion forum on everything imaginable, from current worries about pregnancy to questions and concerns about the actual birth. This, supplemented with aqua-natal, pure luxury time for mum and bump in the water, made my pregnancies comfortable and relaxing. I made many very close friends through Birthlight. Even after our babies were born, we carried on with baby and post-natal yoga and swimming. Now a mother of two, I am absolutely convinced the classes helped my children be calmer, happier babies. Thank you to Sally and all her colleagues for offering these invaluable classes.

Gesa

I can thoroughly recommend Sally's Baby Yoga classes to mums and dads and their baby. Sally creates a wonderfully warm, relaxed atmosphere conducive to relaxation, learning and pure fun. The sessions provides a wonderful opportunity to have true one-to-one time with your baby, strengthening your bond - allowing you to have pleasurable time together free of outside distractions. I have come away with some very happy memories, a repertoire of joyful songs and actions and a greater insight and bond with my child.

Helen

Review of the "Singing Babies" video
(demonstrated by Sally Lomas, now also available in DVD)
Singing to and with your baby is one of life's pleasures. The wonderful thing about this video is that it helps to give you ideas and the confidence to partake of this pleasure. It shows that between nappy changes and sick on the sofa you can find a moment of fun to share with your baby.

"Singing babies" shows simple songs that accompany baby yoga. The songs are fun in themselves and also help to remind you of the yoga movements. The atmosphere of the film is not corny or manufactures, this is real mums and dads with real babies. There is no pretension about being fantastic singers, but the genuine tunefulness of parents expressing love and caring for their babies, in my view surpasses that of any professional musician or singer.

The video shows babies of different ages and how they respond to the song and the yoga. It helps you as a parent to change your way of acting to be in tune with your baby's developmental needs.

Many of the songs I sing with my children not only at home, but in the car, supermarket or wherever. I use singing and yoga to calm them, entertain them or just to interact with them.

My two year old still enjoys songs and yoga movements and I know that when my baby is grown we will still enjoy singing together. I hope you enjoy the video. Have fun with your singing baby.

Copies of the video and DVD can be ordered at www.birthlight.com.

Clare