New Session Beginning January 5th, 2010!
Whole
Birth® Prenatal Yoga & Support Class
Because
we can not think our way through labor, prenatal yoga is a perfect way to drop
beneath the thinking mind and into the body/mind to prepare for birth. Whole Birth
Yoga teaches us to listen deeply to and trust in our bodies and in birth.
Yoga poses are
taught with an emphasis on mindfulness for increasing breath and body awareness,
learning pain management, prenatal bonding, deep relaxation and working with one's
edges.
Many of
the common discomforts experienced during pregnancy are relieved through the practice
of Whole Birth® Yoga. Low back and sciatic pain, insomnia, and swelling have
responded well to regular practice.
In
the Whole Birth® Yoga class, ample time is given for support and the sharing
of what's joyful and what's difficult about being pregnant. Discussion's are rich,
genuine and informative.
Whole
Birth® Yoga was developed by Robin Sale, Director of Whole Birth® Resources.
Visit her website for wonderful articles, teacher trainings, national teacher
directory, and more. http://www.wholebirthresources.com
Whole
Birth® Prenatal yoga Classes provide a rich and nurturing forum for pregnant
women to:
- Learn
self help measures to relieve many physical discomforts associated with pregnancy
and the postpartum period.
- Learn
healthy ways to reduce stress and anxiety before and during labor.
- Practice
effective pain coping skills.
- Develop
confidence and trust in their
bodies for birth.
- Acknowledge
and integrate their pregnancy and birth as a rite of passage into motherhood.
- Bond
with their pre-born babies.
- Make
supportive connections with other pregnant women.
- Address
the emotional concerns of pregnancy, birth and motherhood.
- Honor
the difficulties and celebrate the joys of pregnancy.
Classes
are held at AlleyCat Yoga
Tuesdays or Thursdays
7:30-9:30pm
Pre-registration
and signed form from your care provider are required with payment. Call or email
for registration info.
Each
session of 6 classes is $100
Class
time includes yoga, discussion and support with other pregnant women, and deep
relaxation; thus an excellent compliment to any childbirth education program.
Whole
Birth® Yoga is appropriate for all fitness levels and all stages of pregnancy.
No experience necessary.
Classes are currently offered 3 times per year in August, January, and May or June. Feel free to contact me about registering for the next session!
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