# 4 – 6 months
duration of the course:
6 lessons, once a week
where:
River spa
Falls Hotel
Ennistymon
Woodstock Hotel
Shanaway Road
Ennis
course price:
€ 80
- introduce babies to the water
- experience the sensation of their bodies in the water
- feel relaxed in the aquatic environment
- gain confidence in handling the baby in water
- experience prone and supine positions
- begin to play with and explore under and above the water
Duration:
- each lesson takes approximately 20 – 25 min.
- 6 weeks course
Underwater picture of your baby:
- optionally, underwater pictures of your baby taken by
professional underwater photographer
How to book:
- first give us call or email to arrange your dates and times
# 6 – 12 months
duration of the course:
6 lessons, once a week
where:
River spa
Falls Hotel
Ennistymon
Woodstock Hotel
Shanaway Road
Ennis
course price:
€ 80
- become familiar with activities in an aquatic environment
- experience different body positions in water inc.prone, supine
and vertical
- explore water through play and exploration with a range of toys,
songs and games
- become familiar to going under and moving in water
- participate in small group activities with the assistance of their
parents
Duration:
- each lesson takes approximately 25 – 30 min.
- 6 weeks course
Underwater picture of your baby:
- optionally, underwater pictures of your baby taken by
professional underwater photographer
How to book:
- first give us call or email to arrange your dates and times
# 12 – 36 months
duration of the course:
6 lessons, once a week
where:
River spa
Falls Hotel
Ennistymon
Woodstock Hotel
Shanaway Road
Ennis
course price:
€ 80
- explore water more independently
- make a variety of assisted entries into the water
- explore methods of propulsion through the water
- move towards independent submersion of the face
- use flotation aids to assist with independent movement
- introduce safety in and around the water environment
- explore water through play and exploration with a range of toys,
songs and games
Duration:
- each lesson takes approximately 30 min.
- 6 weeks course
Underwater picture of your toddler:
- optionally, underwater pictures of your toddler taken by
professional underwater photographer
# Aqua Exercise for Pregnancy
Aqua Exercise for Pregnancy
Harmonizing exercise in water for health and fitness in pregnancy. The aqua exercise programme is specially designed so that it can be started at any stage of pregnancy. Water is an ideal medium for aerobic and yoga, allowing stretching and breathing beyond anything that is possible in land- based postures.
Aqua exercise is the most natural and all encompassing way to promote and sustain fitness and health. It offers a gentle and easily available way to enjoy movement and breathing by using the supportive element of water. Because of buoyancy, water makes the body virtually weightless, so all pregnant women immediately feel more comfortable and free move. Aqua Exercise combines stretching with the use of breathing and relaxation, as the water provides resistance for the muscles to work against.
The benefits of aqua exercise
- It increases lung capacity and improves breathing performance, it also improves the proportion of muscle to fat, while strengthening the connective tissues
- Lower back problems and painful arthritic or inflamed joints can be alleviated by swimming
- Cardiovascular function and muscle tone are enhanced and both the pulse rate and recovery period are reduced : This is really helpful during labour!
- Swimming not only improves the circulatory and respiratory systems but develops mobility in the muscles and joints and increases muscular strength and tone
"The results are outstanding, water confident, healthy and happy babies on the completion of her course!"