Pregnancy, Baby & Toddler Classes
in Wantage, Oxfordshire

Nurturing Hearts
Growing Minds

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Calma Alma

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Whether you are pregnant, have a squishy newborn, a curious "boddler" or imaginative toddler, Calma Alma has got courses and workshops for you.

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Classes

Pregnant woman looking lovingly at her bump

Calma Mamas

A comforting pregnancy relaxation class where you can dedicate time to nourishing yourself and bond with your growing bump.

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Calma Babies

Learn the ancient art of baby massage & how it can be used to soothe discomforts, aid relaxation and communicate love to your baby.

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Stretch & Play

Baby Yoga is a great class to follow on from Baby Massage and provides a fun and new experience for you and baby to share together.

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Toddler Yoga

Fun & energetic themed classes that use stories, song and play to introduce yoga and mindfulness to toddlers & preschool aged children

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Singing Mamas

A supportive singing circle for women of all ages, with and without children, who are seeking connection and a way to express themselves.

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A baby with his mum and nan at a baby yoga workshop

Workshops & Events

Seasonal and specialist workshops held throughout the year, so you can celebrate & make special memories with your little ones.

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Don't just take our word for it...

Kind words from Jade about Baby Massage

"Our first experience of a class and I've felt in such good hands. Vickie is so knowledgeable & provides such a calm environment. I felt so confident to ask questions and respond to my baby's needs individually"

Meet Vickie

Your local Family Wellness Practitioner

I'm a slow living, coffee sipping, tie dye loving mama of two, who is here to support your little ones & you.

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I’ve received an influx of enquiries this week from expectant mums wanting to join my Baby Massage courses in the New Year 🤩

Here’s why ⬇️

These 5 week courses are the perfect “first class” for mum and baby because they offer:
✨a cosy nurturing space where you can come as you are
✨a dedicated time to deepens the bond with your baby
✨an opportunity to learn a pocketful of strokes and techniques to soothe, settle and support your precious little babe.

And with time for tea/coffee to chat included at the end of each session, becoming part of a private WhatsApp group, an e-handbook of all the strokes taught and weekly catch up videos they quickly become parents highlight of the week 🌟

So if you’d like to join me, comment MASSAGE below and I’ll get back to you with all the details 💗

#infantmassage #oxfordshire #newborn #newmum #duein2025 #secondtrimester #thirdtrimester #wiltshire

No matter how big or small- Pop your win of the week in the comments below and let us celebrate with you ✨🥰🙌🏼

Happy Friyay everyone!

#community #mumssupportingmums #winfortheweek #friyay

Pregnancy is beautiful but can be a lot, so don’t forget to carve out some ‘me-time’ to recharge. YOU deserve it! Your body is working hard growing that little miracle, so show yourself some love and allow yourself to slow down.

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My Wednesday evening Pregnancy Relaxation classes have started feeling even cosier now Autumn has arrived. You’ll be welcomed into this nest like space and get the chance to chat about your pregnancy with other expectant mamas, practise calming breathing techniques , gentle stretches and snuggle down for a wonderful guided meditation to finish.

Sounds good, right?!
Comment RELAX if you’d like more information about these soothing classes ✨

#pregnancy #pregnant #pregnancylife #mumtobe #mamatobe #mummyinthemaking #firsttrimester #secondtrimester #thirdtrimester #oxfordshire

Due in the next couple of months?
Here are some #positiveaffirmations you can use daily to calm your mind and feel more confident in your body, about your pregnancy and birth.

#pregnant #secondtrimester #thirdtrimester #pregnancy #mumtobe

I don’t know about you but I used to get so anxious in the 24 hours leading up to an ultrasound or Doppler scan appointment whilst pregnancy (even more so during my 🌈 pregnancy).

As I waited to go into the consultation rooms, my shoulders would make their way further and further up towards my ears (I mean just look at them in this video) my heart would race and my breathing would be so shallow until I’d got the all okay from the sonographer or midwife and heard that heartbeat loud and clear.

So what did I do to start managing these feelings:
✨talk about my experiences with my midwife and family.
✨use mindfulness techniques, like body scanning, so I could identify when and why I was feeling the way I was.
✨practised deep cyclical breathing whilst in the waiting area. Placing my hand on the bottom of my bump and sending my breath to this area.

What was your experience of prenatal scans like?
What did you find helpful for managing your nerves?

#PregnancyJourney #bumplife #mum #muminthemaking #mumtobe #mamatobe #prenatal #oxfordshire #firsttrimester #secondtrimester #thirdtrimester #pregnancywellness #scanxiety

Okay, now we are in the “ber” months I think it’s safe to start talking about Halloween Specials (woooohooo)👻🎃🧛‍♀️

This year I’m going to be offering the following Fangtastically fun workshops:

👻 The Boo Crew

Suitable from 6 weeks- actively moving

This sweet but spooky workshop is for our youngest ghosts and ghouls. During this session you and your baby will enjoy
dry massage, yoga stretches, songs, nursery rhymes and make a crafty keepsake to remember their first Halloween by.

🕷️ Creepy Crawlies

Suitable for older babies and young toddlers under 2 years old.

These interactive sessions will offer your creepy crawler the chance to explore some gruesome sensory stations, enjoy some themed movements, songs and of course create a fangtastic foot/ handprint keepsake.

🐺Happy Howl-o-Weeners

Suitable for 2-5 year olds

A fun yoga workshop where our Little Yogis will practise themed yoga poses as we go on a Halloween story adventure, followed by a boo-gie and games.

Dates & Details:

Stanford in the Vale Small Village Hall

Sunday 27th October
10:15am- Howl-o Weeners

Wednesday 30th October
10:30am - Creepy Crawlies

Thursday 31st October
10am - Boo Crew
11:15am - Boo Crew

Each workshop will be 45 minutes long and cost £10
(twin/ sibling tickets will also be available).

These workshops sold out VERY quickly last year so early booking is encouraged.
General bookings will open at 10am Friday 6th September 🎃👻🦇

#halloween #babysfirsthalloween #toddleryoga
#spooktacular #halloweenfun #oxfordshire

🍁Anyone else go lalalalalaaa for autumn? 🍂

As much as I have been enjoying these summery days, I’m a crunchy leaf, soft knit, autumn lover deep down.
And let’s not even mention Halloween (or shall we?!)👻

There’s lots of exciting things, alongside our regular classes, coming up this Autumn including a soothing Saturday evening sound bath, a women’s wellbeing retreat that I am going to be co-running and some spooky seasonal specials ✨ so make sure you’re following @calmaalmafamily for all the details that’ll be coming soon.

#autumnvibes #autumn #pregnancy #babyclasses #newborn #newparents #soundbath #womenswellbeing #womenswellness #oxfordshire

Here’s our new timetable of classes which will be in effect from the 9th September 🙌🏼

I’m very excited about the addition of a new Singing Mamas group in E. Oxford (check out @vickie.singingmamas for more info) and the come back of Little Yogis on Sunday mornings 😊

All classes are now up on the booking site (you can find the link on this page), although quite a few September courses are fully booked now ✨

#parentandbaby #pregnancy #pregnant #duein2024 #duein2025 #mumtobe #newborn #newmum #newbaby #colic #trappedwind #infantmassage #babyyoga #infantdevelopment #learnbyplay #boddler #crawlingbaby #cruisingbaby #toddler #toddleryoga #oxfordshire #singingmamas #singingforwellbeing

The parents who attend my classes are the best!

There is such a beautiful “we’re all in this together” community feeling, which I know doesn’t necessarily occur in every parent and baby group.

You won’t find any “clickiness” or judging glances in my sessions. That’s just not our vibe at all.

These incredible parents are there to help raise one another up, offer listening ears when they’re needed and a supportive “you’re doing so well” because they understand what it is you’re going through.

These are so much more than just baby groups, this is a beautiful community we are growing together ✨🫶🏼

#parenting #mumlife #mumssupportingmums #oxfordshire #newmum #babyyoga #wiltshire #newborn #mumfriends #newparents #communityfirst #wholesome #postnatal

They say magic happens when you step outside of your comfort zone and oh my goodness, my experience of holding space for families @worldyogafest definitely proved this to be true ✨

Im feeling so grateful for this opportunity, to the beautiful new friends that I have made and all that I have learnt.
I’ve come away feeling even more passionate about my work and clearer in my vision of how I want to continue supporting families in my community 🫶🏼

#lovecreateslove #babyyogateacher #toddleryoga #singingmamas #oxfordshire #wiltshire #selfgrowth #selfbelief #missiondriven #connectionoverperfection #community #maternalmentalhealth #perinatalmentalhealth #infantdevelopment

Wow, I know how you feel!

It can be so hard to slow down when you’re trying to juggle looking after a little one, maintaining the house, general adulting and keeping up with friends 🫠

And this is exactly why @radiantsoultherapies and I are going to be collaborating again in September to offer you (and your besties) a relaxing evening of rest, relaxation, connection and sound healing 🧘🏻‍♀️

DM me if you would to like more information, I’d love to chat more with you 🫶🏼

#restandrelaxation #gongbath #soundbath #cacao #selfcare #tiredmumsclub #mumlife #mumssupportingmums #oxfordshire

Rest your mind and body at yet another glorious evening of Connection, Cacao & Sound.

Saturday 28th September • 7:15-9pm • SITV Village Hall
£15 per ticket • Women only event

If life often feels very busy and you find yourself wishing you could just press the pause button- this event is for you!

All you’ve got to do is turn up and tune out.
There’ll be an opportunity for chatting, if you’d like to, before enjoying a heart warming cup of Cacao (or herbal tea). You’ll be guided through a meditation as you drink and then invited to get yourself comfortable for a wonderful hour long sound bath by @radiantsoultherapies

You’re going to go home feeling like your cup is overflowing ✨

Bookings are now open and spaces are limited, so DM me if you’d like to save your space.

#cacao #womenswellness #gongbath #soundbath #soundhealing #restandrelaxation #oxfordshire

The summer holidays have begun over here and I’ve decided that we are going to take things a bit slower this year.

We’ve got our first family festival, a few play dates with our friends and a couple of birthday celebrations in the diary over the next 6 weeks.

But, I’ve also left big gaps in my diary so we can enjoy relaxed mornings at home, snuggled up together watching movies in our pjs or leisurely afternoon strolls to the shops to buy ice lollies.

I’m going to make sure I take some time to fill my cup up and not going to feel guilty if my girls tell me they’re bored or worry if my house is a mess when friends or family come over.

On the days when I feel like I’m losing my mind from listening to baby shark for the 55th time, I’m going to remind myself that these 6 weeks will soon be over and it’s the little moments of connection and every day joy that my girls will remember.

What are your plans for the summer?

#summerholidays #toddlermum #mumoftwo #motherhoodunplugged #mumssupportingmums #babyyogateacher #infantmassageteacher #singingmamas

Receiving feedback like this from you beautiful lot means the absolute world!

Whether you’re an expectant mama, have recently welcomed a gorgeous little baba into the world or are tired toddler mama, Calma Alma has friendly and supportive classes and events suitable for you 🥰

Get in touch if you’d like to join one of our upcoming bump or baby classes ✨

PS Our waiting lists for Baby Massage are open all the way up to January 2025, with more names being added each week 🤩

#mumandbaby #pregnancy #secondtrimester #thirdtrimester #prenatal #antenatal #expectantmum #newmum #newborn #mumofone #mumoftwo #mumofthree #toddlermum #infantmassage #babyyoga

🦷👶 Have you heard about ear reflexology?

This natural method involves gently massaging specific points on the ears to help soothe discomfort.

How it works:
Just like your baby’s feet, their ears have hundreds nerve endings. When you massage over the different reflex points electrical signals will be sent to your baby’s brain. Their brain will then send messages to the corresponding parts of the body, which help to regulate and relieve pain.

Isn’t the human body amazing?!

How to:
Make sure your hands are clean and then gently massage the entire rim of your baby’s ear using your thumb and forefinger.

Not all babies like this stroke, so as always read your baby’s cues and stop massaging if they seem unhappy or uncomfortable.

Caution: if your baby has been having temperatures, has discharge coming out of their ears, is pulling on their earlobes and look like they are in pain, it is best to seek medical advice before doing any massage.

💌Send this with a new parent who you think it may help

Want to learn more ways to support your newborn using nurturing touch? Send me a DM for more info about my upcoming Calma Babies Massage Courses in Stanford in the Vale, Oxfordshire 💗🌿

#teethingbaby #teethingrelief #babyteeth #teethingtroubles #teethingpain #happybaby #parentingtips #babycare #newmum #babycomfort #naturalparenting #parentinghacks #babyhealth #imfantmassage #infantreflexology #mumlife

I’m just going to leave this here because I know A LOT of us can relate to this right now 🦷

Well done for making it through the week Mama! 🙌🏼

#teething #teethingbaby #teethingpains #nosleepclub #tiredmumsclub #babyteeth #mumssupportingmums
Thanks @mommycusses for nailing this one

Teething can be really difficult for babies, and parents, so I hope this can help you and your little one today ⬇️

How to:
Using clean fingers and firm pressure, draw a smile over your baby’s top and bottom lip.
Then, stroke over their cheeks and jaw in a circular motion.

Repeat each stroke 6 times before moving onto the next. Practise this routine every day for better results.

The way it works:
The signals from the pressure your fingers are applying will be travelling faster than the feeling of pain.

Massaging just in front of baby’s ears can help to relieve any tension and referred pain in their jaw joint.

Your touch and attention will be helping your baby to produce endorphins which are the body’s natural painkillers.

When should you avoid these strokes:
It’s always best to avoid massaging your baby when they are distressed or overly tired, as this could make upset them even more.

If your baby has had recent surgery to the lower half of their face, it’s best not to massage over these areas as it could affect the healing process.

Tap the 💗 if you’ve tried these strokes with your teething baby and keep an eye out for more useful teething tricks on here 🦷

#infantmassage #teethingpain #babyteeth #babysfirsttooth #naturalpainrelief #baby #teethingbaby #teethingsucks

After weeks of feeling unsure how to soothe my little baby girls colic, we finally found something that made a difference in both of us.

Whilst she became more comfortable and settled, I noticed that our new massage routine helped me to feel more confident in knowing what she needed from me. I started to trust my intuition and the transition into motherhood felt smoother. When she was struggling with her tummy or teeth, I knew how to ease her pains. The itty bitty sh*tty commitee started to quieten down, “you’ve got this” I told myself.

Massaging my baby calmed my nervous system down, just as much as it did hers. It helped us both to grow.

And now I get to share all of my knowledge and expertise with you, so you and your baby can grow together.

Comment GROW to join one of my upcoming Calma Babies Massage courses- waiting lists now opened until January 2025

#infantmassage #matrescence #becomingamum #colic #colicbaby #confidence #calmmum #calmbaby #babyclass #oxfordshire

Mums don’t hear this enough!

Send this to a mum who needs to be told she’s the f*cking best!

Give this post some love if you needed to receive these words today 🫶🏼

#motherhood #motherhoodunplugged #mumssupportingmums #mumlife #mumoftwo #mumofthree #mumofmultiples #newmums #expectantmums #mumfriends

After confusing everyone last week, I thought it was best to pop a post up about this rescheduled summer special at SITV Village Hall.

There’ll be two sessions running on Friday 23rd August:
•9:30-10:15am
•10:35-11:20am

You’re very welcome to bring older siblings along with you to these sessions- they can either bring something to play with or they can get involved and have some wonderful bonding time with baby.

DM me if you’ve got any questions or head on over to my booking page to grab yourself a place 🏝️

#babyfirstsummer #babyyoga #summerspecial #mumandbaby #parentandbaby #dadandbaby

I would love your input on something…

I’m going to be working on the website and marketing over the summer and wondered:

What 3 words would you use to describe Calma Alma?

If you could pop them in the comment below that would be great 🙏🏽

Or if you want to give more feedback than just 3 words, DM me.

I can then add your feedback to the website and let other new and expectant parents know what to expect when they book a class with me 🫶🏼

#parentsmatter #mumsmatter #yourthoughtsmatter #parentandbabyclass #pregnancyclass #babyclass #babyyoga #toddleryoga #oxfordshire #wiltshire #feedback #smallbusinessowner #mumpreneur

This one comes up in conversation A LOT in my baby classes.

It doesn’t feel fair at the time but when you get to hear that others have had the same experience, it makes you feel SO much better!

What was your baby’s first word?

#babysfirstword #chattybaby #talkingbaby #mummy #mumlife #mumssupportingmums #mumsgroups

I wish I’d known this when I was a first new mum 👇🏽

By placing a hand on baby’s bottom and head, keeping them close and lying them down feet-bottom-back- head, you are communicating to your baby that they are safe and secure. It’ll suppress the startle reflex (where they jolt their arms up quickly) and support them making this big (for them) transition down into their crib or mat.

Taking a moment to provide a nice containing hold for baby once they are laid down is going to reinforce this feeling of safety and comfort and make it more likely that your baby will remain settled.

And let’s not forget about you- if you’re feeling stressed about placing your baby down, they’ll be able to sense that; whether that’s in the tone of your voice, the way you rock them before hand or just feeling the tension in your arms.
So try to take a few breaths before you try to lay them down, allow your muscles to relax and then give it another go.

Give this post a like if you’re going to try this and let me know I’m the comments how you get on 🫶🏼

#newborn #newbaby #youngbaby #newmum #newparent #newbornhack #mumhack #settlingbaby #soothebaby #startlereflex #mororeflex #parentandbaby #motherhood #highlysensitivebaby #prematurebaby #sensitivebaby

Edit: Minis sessions have now changed date to Friday 23rd August

I’d like to invite you to my summer holiday workshops at Stanford in the Vale next month. These fun sessions will be filled with themed yoga stretches, songs, developmental play and cute photo opportunities. Each child will leave having made a crafty keepsake to take home and remember this splendid summer party 🌺🌞🌴

Dates & Times

🥥 Sunday 18th August • 10:30-11:15am
Suitable for Little Yogis aged 2-5 years old

🏝️Tuesday 20th August • 9:30-10:15 or 10:35-11:20 am
Suitable for non mobile babies aged 6 weeks +

🌺 Wednesday 21st August • 10:15-11:00am
Suitable for mobile babies/ young toddlers under 1.5 years old

Each workshop will cost £12 (for one child and adult)
Please get in touch about ticket costs for twins/ siblings

Spaces are limited, so early booking is recommended.

Tickets will go on general sale Sunday 7th July at 7pm

#babysfirstsummer #toddlersummer #summerholidays #babyyoga #toddleryoga #oxfordshire #wiltshire

And then you find my classes 🙌🏼

If you want to join a group where you are seen, heard and feel like you belong, let’s chat ☺️ I’ve still got a few spaces left on my summer classes.

#firsttimemum #newmum #mumandbaby #newborn #mumfriends #maternalwellbeing #mumssupportingmums #mumsofinstagram #mumsmatter #swindon #oldtown #singingmamas

TW: Pregnancy Loss

I remember reading a quote from Rumi that said “The wound is where the light enters you“ and as much as I like this idea, I now believe that our cracks also allow our light to shine out.

The heartbreak we experienced losing our second baby in 2021, helped me get a crystal clear perspective on what mattered the most to me and how I wanted my life to be. I found the courage to step out of my comfort zone and start training to become a parent and baby wellbeing practitioner.

Now I get to run my dream business around my family and use my knowledge, experiences and light to make each of my classes a supportive and safe space for the parents and babies attending them.
✨💗✨

If you’ve made it this far in reading a bit of the background story of how Calma Alma came to be - thank you so much 🙏🏼 if you’d like to find out more about me, my classes and my work with Singing Mamas CIC give me a follow here and over at @vickie.singingmamas 🧡

#bumpandbaby #parentandbabygroup #mumandbabyclass #babyclassinstructor #tfmrmamas #mumlife #muminbusiness #oxfordshire #wiltshire #mumssupportingmums #pregnancylossjourney #mumpreneur #familyfirst #shineyourlight

You’ll find a lovely group of expectant mums at my Pregnancy Relaxation courses here:

Grove Methodist Church, Main Street, OX12 7JY • Wednesdays 6:30-7:30pm

Stanford in the Vale Village Hall, SN7 8LX • Saturdays 9:30-10:30am

What others have said about these classes:

“I love the groups run by Vickie as they have always been relaxed and small groups which means you get to know Vickie, the other mums and baby’s really well and actually make connections. Would thoroughly recommend attending classes with Vickie to any mums to be, new mums etc.”

“We don’t have any family living locally and are the first of our group of friends to have a baby so it has been really lovely to meet other pregnant mums in the area”

“It felt like exactly what I needed. I found friends and had a safe space to share my concerns and worries”

Comment “Village” if you’d like more information or to join one my courses soon

#pregnancy #pregnant

Because i remember just how gutted I felt as a first time mum when everything stopped for what felt like the longest 6 weeks!

In those early days of parenthood, when you don’t know what ways up or down and your days feel like a blur, attending a weekly group can really help to rebuild a sense of routine.

They give you a reason to get out of the house, they act like a landmark in the week and give you and your baby a chance to meet new friends. They’re important because yours and your baby’s need don’t stop when the school terms do.

So if you’re looking for something to do with your baby over the summer holidays, come join one of my groups whilst there are still spaces.

#babygroups #mumandbabygroups #mumandbabyclasses #summerholidays #babysfirstsummer #oxfordshire #babyyoga #mumfriends #maternalmhmatters #infantdevelopment

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Pregnancy, Baby & Toddler Classes in Wantage, Oxfordshire

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Pregnancy, Baby & Toddler Classes
in Wantage, Oxfordshire

Nurturing Hearts
Growing Minds

Welcome to
Calma Alma