About this Event
A free bi-weekly meetup for postpartum moms & their babies to connect, reflect, and find support through music, conversation, and community.
A Soft Return: Music Therapy for Postpartum Moms is a free, bi-weekly program designed to support caregivers and their infants through restorative and intentional community. The program provides a calm, informal, welcoming space where postpartum caregivers can engage with peers and experience the therapeutic benefits of music with the option of doing so alongside their babies.
Each 60-minute session is led by a lead facilitator and supported by musicians, providing live, interactive music, optional guided movement, infant-directed musical play, and reflective exercises for caregivers.
Scheduled for late mornings, typical postpartum routines, including feeding, nap times, and self-care, and fluid participation are welcome.
The program is designed for adult caregivers with infants approximately 0–12 months, providing age-appropriate musical engagement, developmental stimulation, and bonding.
The physical environment is intentionally designed for comfort, a listening-experience, and sensory support.
Caregivers are encouraged to bring familiar comfort items (floor mats/yoga mats or bolsters) if desired, however, ample chair seating is available.
Meets up will take place at Mallard Creek Recreation Center (2nd & 4th Tuesdays at 10:30AM-11:30AM) Featured musicians and/creatives include:
Oct 13: Lana & Victor of Handpan Vibe
Oct 27: Sound Healing with Amara of MotherHolistic Healings
Nov 10: Sound Healing with Ana Lucia Divins
Nov 24: Sound Healing with Ana Lucia Divins
Dec 8: Sound Healing with Amara of MotherHolistic Healings
Dec 22: Lana & Victor of Handpan Vibe
By combining small-group engagement, structured musical activities, and restorative facilitation, A Soft Return strengthens both individual resilience and community connection. Caregivers leave each session feeling supported, seen, and empowered, with a sense of calm and connection to a broader network of community and creative resources.
Event venue & nearby stays
Mallard Creek Recreation Center, 2530 Johnston Oehler Road, Charlotte, United States
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