Thula Mama

About Thula Mama

It has been said that some mothers have got pregnant so that they can come back for more Thula Mama! It’s not surprising. Where else could you settle into a warm cosy sofa with your baby, be brought endless cups of tea and biscuits, catch up with other mothers (who seem to come back every single week!) and sing exquisite songs and lullabies under the guidance of a mum who knows what you really need?

Thula Mama often feels like a nurturing womens group. Full of laughs, story-sharing, rollicking singing, meditative chanting, tears of joy and welcome release. One of the most beautiful things about Thula Mama is the confidence it gives the mothers. Confidence to be able to sing and also to be able to soothe their babies so effectively. A mothers voice, the most wonderful thing in the world. A truly grounding and empowering experience.

Helen’s Story

When Helen Yeomans joined a local choir after the birth of her 2nd child, a whole new world of singing opened up for her. Although musically trained as a child, she pursued careers in retail and catering before starting a family. But now she had found a source of real happiness and fulfilment that came from deep within. Harmonies came easily and soon she was writing songs herself.

After the birth of her 3rd child, Helen vowed that as soon as she was at playgroup she would start a singing group for mothers and babies. The group quickly took off, meeting in her living room every Tuesday morning for twenty one years up until 2023. She had a permanent waiting list, yet decided to keep the group small and intimate.

Helen’s Dartington group sings live at BBC Radio Devon