Gentle care for tiny bodies

Specialist Baby Massage, Toddler Yoga, and Wellness Support for the early years. Join a community where you and your little one can grow, relax, and connect.

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Who we are

healthy mind lives in a healthy body

We specialize in the delicate art of teaching baby massage and yoga, but our true passion lies in supporting parents through the most crucial stages of the early years.

As dedicated Early Years Wellness Practitioners, we provide a safe, welcoming space for you to navigate the journey of parenthood from the first six weeks through to the energetic preschool years. Our classes are designed not just for physical development, but for the lifelong emotional connection between you and your child.

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Founder

Meet Karen

Karen specialises in baby massage, baby yoga, and toddler yoga. She founded First Touch in 2004, offering nurturing classes for parents, carers, and their babies.

With over 25 years experience working with parents and children across a range of early years settings, Karen brings deep knowledge, warmth, and care to everything she does. She began teaching baby massage courses for the NHS while supporting families in Hackney, and her passion for early connection and wellbeing has continued to grow ever since.

Classes include:
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1) Baby Massage – 5-week courses for babies from birth
2) Baby Yoga – from 6 weeks
3) Pre-Toddler Yoga – from 8 months
4) Toddler Yoga – ages 18 months to 4 years
5) Dad’s Baby Yoga – Sundays
6) Crawlers to Walkers Creative Sensory Play
7) Postnatal Sharing Circles

Services

How We Support You and Your Little One

Tailored wellness sessions for every stage of your child's early years because every first touch matters.

Baby Massage

Gentle techniques to soothe your newborn, aid digestion, and promote deeper sleep while strengthening your physical bond.

Baby & Toddler Yoga

Playful movements and stretches designed to support your child’s motor skills, flexibility, and sensory awareness at every milestone.

Newborn Support

Expert guidance for parents navigating the "fourth trimester" and beyond, providing you with the tools to feel confident and calm.

Our Programs

Find Your Perfect Class

We’ve created a range of age-specific classes to ensure your little one gets the most out of every session.

Baby Massage

Our 5-week Baby Massage course is a gentle, nurturing journey thoughtfully shaped to support both you and your baby during the early weeks of life. Using loving touch, mindful connection, and simple massage techniques, this course helps you build a deeper bond with your baby while supporting their natural development.

This course is suitable for babies from 4 weeks to pre-crawling.

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Baby Yoga

Our baby yoga classes are a beautiful way to slow down, connect with your baby, and enjoy some special time together. Through gentle movement, touch, song, and play, baby yoga supports your little one’s development while giving you a chance to relax, move, and breathe.

This course is suitable for babies from 6 weeks to 8 months.

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Pre-Toddler Yoga

At First Touch, we believe early movement, loving touch, and shared joy create the strongest foundations. Our pre-toddler yoga classes are relaxed, welcoming, and designed to celebrate every baby exactly as they are.

This course is suitable for babies from 8 months to 12 months.

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Toddler S.M.A.R.T Yoga

Our Toddler S.M.A.R.T Yoga classes are a joyful first step into movement for little ones and their grown-ups. Expect plenty of wiggling, stretching, singing, and storytelling as we explore simple yoga poses through play. Toddlers are free to move, crawl, toddle, or simply watch—there’s no pressure, just fun!
Parents and carers actively take part in every session, sharing special moments of connection while supporting their child’s early physical and emotional development.

This course is suitable for babies from 12 months to 2.5 years.

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Pre-School S.M.A.R.T Yoga

Our Pre-School S.M.A.R.T Yoga classes are full of imagination, movement, and mindful moments—perfect for busy little minds and bodies.
Children and their grown-ups explore yoga poses, breathing, and relaxation through stories, games, music, and creative play. Sessions encourage confidence, listening skills, and self-expression, all while having lots of fun together. Parent or carer participation remains a key part of these classes, helping children feel supported as they grow in independence.

This course is suitable for babies from 2.5 years to 4 years.

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Testimonials

What our happy customer says

I’ve loved coming to baby yoga since Ellis was about 8/9 weeks old and now he’s 8 months (so have moved up to the pre-toddler class!). He’s always loved coming, hearing the songs and doing the movements to the songs - I sing some of them at home to him when he’s upset and they never fail to cheer him up! Karen makes the session so engaging and suitable for all babies, they’re really relaxed and I’ve really enjoyed bringing Ellis to them!

I’ve attended Karen’s classes with my young daughter for more than two years and they’ve always been our absolute favourites. We loved attending the babies classes which always had a calming atmosphere and gave us the opportunity to bond in the first months of her life. We then moved to the toddler and pre-school classes which feature the perfect blend of quieter/reflective excercises/songs with more active, physical ones. My daughter much enjoys the more active songs but it’s been a joy to see her learn to slow down too and learn to follow instructions. We sing and repeat her favourite songs at home, she now remembers a few yoga poses and she reminds me every Saturday that we need to go and see “Taren” (as she says). I would highly recommend all of Karen’s classes.

Karen creates a welcoming, friendly and relaxed environment for babies and adults. Classes are perfectly adapted for the key developmental shifts and every week Karen ensures there are lots of smiles and fun. It’s a great hub for a bit of adult conversation too - a highlight of our week for sure!

Karen’s classes have been an absolute highlight of my maternity leave. The classes are such a relaxing space for both parents and babies. Karen is amazing, my baby loves her classes!

An absolutely wonderful baby yoga teacher, and very fun class. Karen has the most calming presence and a natural gift for engaging little ones. My toddler leaves every class happy and smiling!

I attended Karen’s classes every week since my baby was 11 weeks old. We both loved it and it became the highlight of our week. Such a fun and gentle class and I could really see my baby develop and enjoy it more each week. Also such a great opportunity to meet lots of other parents and babies - we made some friends for life!

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FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

What to expect from the classes?

Our classes are designed to be relaxed, supportive and fun for both you and your child. A calm, welcoming environment where you can move at your own pace.
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• Gentle guidance throughout the session — no prior experience needed.
• Age-appropriate activities including massage, yoga-inspired movements, songs, sensory play and relaxation.
• Time to bond with your child and connect with other parents and carers.
• A baby-led approach — feeding, changing and cuddles are always welcome.
• A safe, inclusive space where every child is encouraged to join in in their own way.
• There’s no pressure for babies or children to “perform” — simply being present is more than enough.

What should I bring for the classes?

Please bring anything you and your child need to be comfortable:
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• A blanket or towel for your baby/child to lie on.
• Milk, water or snacks as appropriate for your child’s age.
• Nappies, wipes and any essentials you’d normally bring when out.
• Comfortable clothing for you and your child that allows easy movement.
• Everything else is provided — just come as you are and enjoy the time together.

Will oils be provided?

For baby massage:
Oils will be provided and guidance on which oils are suitable

Should I bring yoga mats to classes?

For all yoga classes:
You are welcomed to bring your own yoga mats but also have some that you can borrow