Move. Rest. Connect.
Yoga for real bodies, real life, and changing seasons. Supportive, grounding, & welcoming at every stage.
about the classes
Blooming Balance
A nurturing, well-rounded all-levels yoga class that blends flow, stretch, strength, & stillness to support both body & inner life. Created for real bodies in changing seasons, this practice offers space for movement, rest, reflection, & connection just for the adults. No pressure, no judgment. We meet you exactly where you are.
Practical Notes
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All experience levels welcome
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Pregnant / postpartum - friendly
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Adults only
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Wear comfy clothes for movement
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Yoga mats & water are provided, but you may bring your own
Mini & Me
A parent-and-child yoga class centered on intentional time together, moving, breathing, and connecting with your child. Activities support age-appropriate development, from playful movements for babies to gentle introductions to yoga and breath for toddlers, while caregivers also get space to stretch, reset, and enjoy a moment of calm. Crying babies and wandering toddlers are all welcome.
Practical Notes
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1 booking = 1 Caregiver + 1 Mini
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All experience levels welcome
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Pregnant / postpartum - friendly
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Space is limited, so please bring Mini via foot or carrier if possible, strollers/prams only as last resort
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Minis are welcome to wander, explore, and vocalize their needs without pressure or judgment
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Wear comfy clothes for movement
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Yoga mats & water are provided, but you may bring your own
Babies Class: 6 weeks to pre-crawlers
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Bring 1-2 toys & a blanket for Mini
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Bring any other essentials for you & Mini (bottles, snacks, etc.)
Toddlers Class: crawlers to 36 months
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No toys or blankets needed
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Bring any other essentials for you & Mini (bottles, snacks, etc.)
Locations & Schedule
Toddlers: 9:00-10:00
Babies: 10:15-11:15
Toddlers: 9:00-10:00
Babies: 10:15-11:15
intention of connection
At Life in Bloom Yoga, connection is built in. Each 1-hour session intentionally consists of 45 mins of yoga and 15 mins of (optional) connection, so participants can find movement, rest, and the tribe that supports them best (tea, coffee, and conversation included). Come for the yoga, stay for the (potential) friends.
Have thoughts or ideas for other class formats? Feel free to contact me and let me know how I can best support you!
Class Schedule
meet your instructor
Carol
Hi, I’m Carol! I’m a US expat who now calls Amsterdam home. I’m also a toddler mom, learning (daily) what it means to balance care for others with care for myself.
I started practicing yoga in 2018, & what began as a way to work on my physical health quickly became a steady anchor through the ups & downs of life. This unexpected passion led to a 200-hour yoga teacher training in 2019 & pre- & post-natal training in 2023 when I became pregnant. I’ve taught adults to elementary school kids and have also helped manage a yoga studio.
These days, my teaching is shaped just as much by real life as by formal training. I saw a real need for caregivers, especially mothers, to take care of themselves in between the messiness of family life, and to build a supportive community around them that just get it. My classes are about showing up as you are, moving & resting in ways that feel supportive, & remembering that you’re allowed to make space for yourself while caring for others in all seasons of life.
