Once Upon The Mat - Faversham

Once Upon The Mat - Faversham is a children's club and yoga class located in Faversham, Kent. Founded by Adele Quittenden, the club focuses on nurturing the minds and bodies of children. They have been recognised for their outstanding work, being named a finalist in the Kent Business Awards for 'Start Up Business' in 2019, a finalist for the National WhatsOn4Kids Award in 2020, and a finalist for the Kent Women in Business Award in 2021.

The ethos at Once Upon The Mat is centred around children's mental health and wellbeing. Their aim is to provide a nurturing space for children to grow and develop. They offer a variety of services including Baby & Pre-School Yoga and Wellbeing Sessions, Yoga in Schools, Lunch & After-School Yoga, and Holiday Camps.

For parents and caretakers, Once Upon The Mat offers a range of classes to support their journey through motherhood. The team at Once Upon The Mat are experts in their field, holding multiple qualifications in Pregnancy Yoga, Mama & Baby Yoga, Postnatal Yoga, Baby Yoga, Baby Massage & Reflexology, and Children's Developmental Play & Pre-School Yoga.

One of their classes, Stage One – Baby Nurture, is suitable for newborns to pre-crawlers. In this class, parents will learn strategies to calm and connect with their baby through baby massage and reflexology. The class covers topics such as teething, colic and constipation, coughs and colds, and sleep. Parents will receive a 'Once Upon the Mat' goody bag, a bottle of Tiddly Pom cold-compressed sunflower oil, an ailment resource sheet, a digital handbook, a 'My First Baby Massage' footprint card, and a completion certificate.

Another class offered is Stage Two – Mama & Me Yoga, suitable for mothers from 8 weeks postpartum to pre-walking babies. This class focuses on supporting mothers' physical and mental wellbeing through postnatal yoga, as well as bonding with their baby through baby yoga and massage. The course provides a safe and nurturing space for mothers to reconnect with their bodies and promote their own wellbeing.

Once Upon The Mat - Faversham truly offers a comprehensive range of classes and services for children and parents alike. With their passion for nurturing children's mental health and wellbeing, they provide a welcoming environment for families in Faversham.