Mums & Bubs Pilates
We know it can be difficult to find time for your own exercise and health needs as a new mum. We’ve created a space where both you and your little ones are welcome.
We know the post natal period can feel isolating and lonely at times.
By joining our Mums and Bubs classes, not only are you getting the benefits of strength and movement for your body, but you’re also getting the social benefits of interacting with other mums and gaining a new community and support network.
Bubs love it too! The new environment and seeing other babies is stimulating and exciting for your little ones too.
All our classes can be adapted to meet your current strength and fitness level
Collective Motion believes the postnatal period is a crucial time for new mums to recover and recondition their bodies following the stresses of pregnancy and childbirth. We work with you to rediscover your love for movement and exercise by regaining strength and restoring tone in a controlled yet challenging environment, leaving you feeling stretched and relaxed.
Bubs are encouraged to come along with you to our warm and nurturing space. Your little one can be kept safely next to you while you work out on our high quality reformer beds or can participate in the class with you! Where ever you and your little one are at, we will meet you there.
Your body changes a lot through pregnancy and childbirth. Our classes help you to get moving again while also learning to manage the demands on your body of being a new mum.
Some benefits of Mums and Bubs Pilates
Improves postnatal recovery
Restrengthens deep abdominals and pelvic floor muscles
Restore muscles tone and whole body strength
Improves posture
Reduce back & pelvic pain
Reduce stress & improve self esteem
A controlled way to return to exercise
Join a community of local mums and gain a new support system
Stimulating and exciting environment and activity for your little one
Frequently Asked Questions
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New mums are welcome to join our classes a minimum of 6 weeks following the birth of your bub.
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No you don’t. Because our classes are taught by quality trained instructors who have extensive knowledge of pre and post natal, they are able to assess and monitor your progression for you.
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Of course! Our classes only have a maximum of four per class, allowing our instructors to give you the guidance and help you need as a beginner.
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We don't have a specific age limit, it's more based around how you think your bub would go in the class and keeping you both safe. With the classes, the bubs are either on the bed with you, in your arms or in a bouncer/carrier. It is up to you whether you think your bub would be able to cooperate for the full 45 minutes, as it's unsafe for them to be walking around or wanting to play with the reformer beds or equipment.
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Not at all! If you’d prefer they can stay in a bouncer or carrier next to your reformer to give you the freedom to exercise on your own. If you’d like to exercise without having your bub with you, our Post Natal Pilates classes are the perfect environment. Learn more here.
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Of course! We welcome and encourage any dads to join our classes with their bubs. While there is a recovery focus on mum’s body in our classes, the exercises are beneficial for anyone and bub will have fun with dad too!
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Unfortunately due to the nature of the class, they aren’t able to be claimed.
However, we do have other classes that can be claimed! Either our ‘Claimable Pregnancy Classes’ taught by physios or our ‘Clinical Pilates’ classes taught by our physio and osteos.
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We understand that baby’s can get upset at the drop of a hat! Our classes are a safe space with other mums who understand so there’s no need to stress! You can provide whatever comfort you need to your bub at any point during the class. Our instructors are always happy to help rock a pram or give baby cuddles too.
We Value Movement
Our bodies are designed to move. Pilates is the perfect environment to rediscover movement for your recovering body. Our Mums and Bubs classes take out the juggle of childcare or babysitters.