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Postnatal Yoga starts tomorrow
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Dear Reader, Do you remember those last few weeks or months of pregnancy? Maybe there was some urgency to getting everything in place. Maybe there was some discomfort... waddling, needing 4 pillows to sleep at night, couldn't breathe or eat too much, but also perhaps a sense of stillness or closeness with your partner... But once baby came, all of that changed! In an instant! Your world upside down. Does anything feel familiar? I would like to offer something that may have resonance with your pregnancy - yoga. That time when you could let the world fall away and just breathe for yourself! Ok,I know, like I said, it has resonance. Not exactly the same. In postnatal yoga you are welcome with or without baby (babes who are not very mobile yet). You will be supported to move in ways that feel nourishing and restorative - whether that's abdominal work, or stretching open your chest, or being with other new moms. By the way, if you are not a "new" mom but you're looking for a restorative class and like babies, you too are welcome. Postnatal yoga is an ongoing weekly class. Preregistration is helpful by not required. You are welcome to come as you are! Thursdays, 10-11am at Southside Studio Co-op (337 MLK Jr Dr).
See you soon! Blessings, β Just so that you know all the ways I can support you |
Sacred Rhythms
If I can share space in your inbox, I'll whisper my heart-felt musings on the making of Mother Culture - and invite you to our gatherings
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