What are Infant Massage and IAIM?
Infant massage is an ancient traditional craft used in many cultures. It is becoming very popular again in many countries.
This infant massage course is based on the IAIM (International Association of Infant Massage) course syllabus developed by Vimala Schneider McClure, the author of the book “Infant Massage”. The massage techniques are simple, easy to learn and fun as well.
This infant massage course is based on the IAIM (International Association of Infant Massage) course syllabus developed by Vimala Schneider McClure, the author of the book “Infant Massage”. The massage techniques are simple, easy to learn and fun as well.
Vimala experienced traditional Indian massage when she was working as a nurse in India. She established unique infant massage techniques that combined Indian massage with Swedish massage, yoga, and reflexology.
She founded the IAIM in 1981 and since then more than 2000 CIMI (Certified Infant Massage Instructor) have taught infant massage all over the world.
The purpose of the IAIM is to promote nurturing touch and communication through training, education and research so that parents, caregivers and children are loved, valued and respected throughout the world community.
Benefits of Infant Massage
* Infant-Parent attachment or “bonding”
* Relaxation
* Makes baby feel loved
* Promotes better sleep
* Facilitates body awareness
* Boosts immune system
* Sensory stimulation
* Improves skin condition
* Improves blood circulation
* Helps digestion
* Balances respiration
* Relief for teething pains
* Help waste elimination
* Helps build parents’ and baby’s self-esteem
* Helps you learn about your baby (their needs and desires)
* Relaxes parents
* Pleasurable experience
* Stimulates production of oxytocin (Oxytocin is a hormone which can be produced by both male and female persons during massage. It is useful as a pain reliever and has a calming effect on the person.)
About the Classes
The course takes place once a week over four consecutive weeks. Each session takes about one hour. Classes can be attended as part of group or private lesson can be booked.
It is OK for babies to cry, move about or wee/poo during the class. You are encouraged to nurse, cuddle, stand and attend to any needs the baby may have. The classes are for the babies!
This course is suitable for babies from 6 weeks to nine months of age (or crawling).
Although you can start infant massage at any age, it is best to start as early as possible. If you want to start massage for an older baby, private lessons can be arranged.
♦ Please bring one or two big towels and your usual baby stuff (nappies, milk, toys, etc.).
♦ Please wear comfortable clothes. We will massage babies on the floor. You may want to bring a cushion.
♦ Specially blended massage oil will be provided at the first class.
Class Venue
Yoshie will visit your house and teach how to massage your babies.
It can be a group (i.e. you and other mums) or private lessons.
Alternatively, you can arrange to have a class at the therapy room “avalon holistic healing”.
Please enquire dates and cost.
