Welcome to all new Prenatal Yoga students who joined Yoga Yoga in November and a big Congratulations to all the new yoga babies born!

Prenatal for Partners with Summer
Saturday, Dec 15, 2:00pm - 4:30pm, at Yoga Yoga Northwest
This fun and supportive workshop gives both birthing partners the tools they’ll need to experience a satisfying childbirth. Reflect upon the sacred aspect of the prenatal period and take an opportunity to experience deeper connection with one another and the growing baby through physical and meditative practices.

Yogi Mama Clothing Swap!
Sunday, Dec 16, 1:00pm-4:00pm, at Yoga Yoga South
Come help us kick off the holidays and support our pre and postnatal community by bringing items to exchange with other moms and mom's to be. We invite you to bring any of the following items: Maternity clothes, Infant/Toddler clothes, Pre/postnatal books (yoga related or not), Children’s Books, Strollers, Car seats, Slings/carriers, Bouncers.

In the spirit of giving, all leftover items will be donated to Any Baby Can, a wonderful organization that brightens children's lives by providing education, therapy and support services to families in the Austin area. Click here for more info.

Holiday cookies and Yogi Tea will be served. Please feel free to bring other mommy friends and partners. If you have any questions, please contact Lisa Taggart at lisat@yogayoga.com.

Zoey's Birth Story by Sonja Schumacher
Born on November 6, 2007

The cramps started in from Sunday to Monday and as they really didnt seem too strong, I thought these were now the "braxton hicks" and that I might be having our baby in the next few days. I went about my business on Monday and in the afternoon had my regular weekly appointment with my OBGY - she then announced, that I was 5 cm and 100% effaced and would be going straight to the hospital as we would be having the baby either the same day or the next morning at the latest! I then made my way next door to the North Austin Medical Center and my husband headed home to pick up my bags.

Click here to read the full story.

We invite you to share your Birth Story with us!
Email Lisa Taggart at lisat@yogayoga.com

Jenn has been exploring the practice of yoga for over a decade and it has changed her relationship with herself and the world in innumerable ways. While pregnant with her daughter and new little guru, Eila, she began teaching Prenatal Yoga. She found such strength, wisdom and compassion in the solidarity of other mothers and mothers-to-be. It carried her through her pregnancy and continues to carry her through motherhood.

Jenn believes that yoga helps to prepare you for the delicate dance of strength and surrender that is wholly necessary in the birth process and even more so into motherhood. In yoga we walk that very fine line between strength and surrender and in birth and motherhood we realize that quite often they are one in the same.

Click here to see when Jenn teaches.

Considerations for How & Where to Birth

As yoginis we are on a constant quest for knowledge - about ourselves and our world. During pregnancy this quest becomes even more poignant. Each birth is a sacred and unique opportunity. Finding the birthing professionals and location for this occasion takes particular attention.

We have included some points of consideration below, to give you a bit of a start down that path full of many choices.

1. Will my labor assistant be welcomed in the birthing room?
2. Are eating, drinking, and walking encouraged during labor, if I choose?
3. How long do you let a woman be overdue before you advocate interventions?
4. Who covers for you if you go on vacation or need to be away during my due date, and are you close enough to your substitute to know if they share your views on childbirth?
5. Can I give birth squatting or in a vertical position if I want to?
6. How do you define a 'slow' labor and do you set time limits before you suggest inducing?
7. What do you do if my water breaks at home?
8. How do you define 'overdue'?

Our wishes for you include a sense of empowerment concerning your birth, raised awareness of you and your family's needs during this time, and an atmosphere of loving kindness.

Prenatal Resources

We would like to provide you with a variety of resources. Click here to view our online resource list.

We invite you to share your birthing resources with us, or if you are a Birthing Professional please contact lisat@yogayoga.com

Postnatal Yoga class is a great way to support the body's recovery after birth. Mothers may bring their babies for an experience that incorporates yoga and bonding with the baby. These classes are a wonderful way to connect with other new mothers in supportive and healthy environment.

Postnatal Class Schedule

YY North
Friday 10:30am with DeLora

YYNorthwest
Wednesday 10:30am with Sarah E
Thursday 10:30am with Summer
Saturday 10:30am with Jennifer

YYSouth
Monday 3:00pm with DeLora - for Crawlers and Toddlers!
Wednesday 3:00pm with Alice

YY Westgate
Tuesday 10:30am with Jess G
Thursday 10:30am with Jess G - for Crawlers and Toddlers!
Sunday 1:30pm with Jess G

Yoga Yoga Westgate, 4477 South Lamar, 512-358-1200
Yoga Yoga North, 2167 Anderson Lane, 512-380-9800
Yoga Yoga South, 1700 South Lamar, 512-326-3900
Yoga Yoga Northwest, 12001 Burnet Rd, 512-490-1200
Yoga Yoga Teacher Training, 1700 South Lamar, 512-326-2273