Parenting made Easy - Shantala Baby Massage

We will talk about Shantala's origins - where did it come from? How did this ancient massage come to the west?

We are going to know a little bit more about Frédèrik Leboyer and the woman who inspired him.

I'm adding here the photo of the book cover I placed in the presentation so you can search for it - this is. French version, but this book is published in so many languages, you will be surely able to find the perfect one for you.

What are its benefits - why do we still apply this to our children?

Who is it for? When do we have to be careful?

It's important to go a little bit deeper on this because we can really develop something if we don't know what results we can expect. Let me just say, this is an ancient massage routine, that is still applied today... Why? That's what you will find out here! :)

We are also going to discover when to apply this massage, when should we be careful, and when we do not apply it at all - at least without medical advice! 

In India, mothers often do this at home, in the outdoors... but you may want to create an enabling environment at home, and by saying this, I'm not talking about creating a SPA-like space... just a comfortable "massage-nest" for you and your little treasure :)

Don't forget to see and download the documents I'm adding to this section - a little checklist of things to have prepared, and to have in mind when applying the routine - this will surely be helpful in the beginning.

To help you relax I'm leaving here some Youtube links to help you practice when you feel you the need!

Don't hesitate to try - if a newbie to this - because you think you don't have the time... just start slowly and gently, and try one minute in the morning and one minute at night... and gradually start increasing the time you spend on it... Maybe, one day you'll try one of the longest I suggest here (or other), and maybe on other, more occupied days, having a minute to focus on your breath, or on a flower, or watching the wind shaking some leaves is just what you have! It's ok!... Just be gentle with yourself, and do what feels right for you. :)

Some guided meditation links:

(some have just music, others have people guiding you)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y3TrGysWETw

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EINJpsBGQkI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xQ6xgDI7Whc

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SBiwLibZqfw

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=15q-N-_kkrU

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zUOGeHJjkU8

This video will explain how this next chapter is going to work.

Notice you have the routine information document attached to this particular section. Download it to have it near you when you need.

- Energetic cleaning

- Chest routine

- Arm routine

_ hand routine

- Belly section routine

- Leg Routine

- Feet Routine: check out the little photo I shared here to help you understand the point I'm talking about in the Feet massage - related to the solar plexus (really clear on this image) and the abdominal area.

- Back routine

- Face Routine: once again - try not to refill oil/ moisturizer in your hands before starting this section. Just use the leftovers that are still on your hands from massaging the previous sections - if you need, just take off the excess on a baby cloth you may have near you - and a Quick tip: I always keep one cloth on my leg ;)

- Here we are going to do some Haha-yoga movements with our babies.

Start gently and have fun, and start adjusting as time goes by! They usually love this part!

In this section we will play with some BabyYoga poses that I practiced with my babies almost all day - usually when changing diapers, or playing on a flat surface:

- Inside and out

- Lotus

- Snail

- Push little baby!

Thank you so much for joining me on this journey! :D just stay in touch and share how everything is going!