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

Sharing Birth Stories

Embrace the birth you are given by connecting with other women. Women have traditionally turned to other women for advice and sustenance during pregnancy for years. It is a way to feel oneness with all mothers who have ever given birth. This knowing can provide strength and help to break through limitations a laboring mother may place on herself. There is a profound sense of connection with women and with the entire community of mothers. It is often suggested to look to our mother's, grandmother's and even great-grandmother's birth stories. These "Wise Women" birthing stories can provide tremendous inspiration, encouragement and even humor.

We invite you to share your birth story with us. Remember all birth stories are welcomed and embraced. Below are some helpful questions when beginning to write.

1. What helped you most when you gave birth?
2. What was your spiritual experience of giving birth?
3. If you could do it over again, what would you do the same?
4. What if anything, would you have done differently?

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

Postnatal Yoga: Yoga for the 4th Trimester with Summer
Saturday, Nov 17 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm Yoga Yoga Northwest
In the Fourth Trimester, the Mother is recovering from pregnancy and birth, and her body and mind are in a transitioning stage, eventually returning to pre-pregnancy physiology. The relationship between mother and baby which has been developing on the inside over the last 9 months now changes to a relationship on the outside, including family and siblings. Family bonding during this time is a central focus, as well as Mom and baby's health and healing. Both Parents of babies from the age of 2-3 weeks old to crawling (pre-crawlers please) are warmly invited to attend. We will practice gentle yoga and partner yoga and learn the yoga of Infant Massage, a powerful, and enjoyable bonding tool. Please bring a few baby blankets, and a small bottle of massage oil that is unscented and food grade, (olive oil is recommended, and easy to access).
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Prenatal Yoga for Labor & Birth with Jenn H
Sunday, Dec 2 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm Yoga Yoga South
The core yoga of birth is one where breath, awareness, movement, and expanded relaxation meet. Come join this gathering where pregnant women will learn yoga for pregnancy. Be inspired about informed choices for yoga birth, and practice breathwork and meditation tools for your journey into birth and beyond. This workshop is appropriate for pregnant women in any trimester.

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.

Part 3
by Ryka George CD(DONA), PCD(DONA)

Everyone is excited when a new baby is coming home. Grandparents, friends and family want to see the new arrival but what do families with new babies really need?

Here are three areas that can help you prepare for the arrival of your new child.
• Setting reasonable expectations regarding family and friends visiting after your baby is born.
• Recognizing that the social needs of mothers and fathers are different and balancing these very different needs can be challenging.
• Beginning to establish friendships with other parents of babies and toddlers before you give birth.

When you welcome your baby home you will benefit most from visitors who will call first and stay less than an hour, unless they are people who are there to help. It would be best if your visitors understand that you need time to rest, fall in love with your new arrival, and have the privacy to discover and receive what you need. Also, those people who are likely to be the most help to you are people who you do not feel judged by, who will allow you as a new parent to discover your own way of doing things unless you ask for help or advice.

.Click here to read the full article.

After Birth - The Unspoken Journey © 2007 Ryka George

Lisa Taggart has been teaching yoga since 2002. She is 200-hour certified and is a registered Hatha Vinyasa teacher through Centered Yoga, Ko Samui, Thailand under the instruction of Paul Dallaghan. She has also had specific instruction in Pranayama from Sri O.P. Tiwari, Kaivalyadhan Institute, India. She continued her practice & studies under the guidance of Mark Darby in Montreal.

More recently inspired through the practice of Kripalu tradition and the Buddhist philosophy of Metta, loving kindness, Lisa encourages her students to find compassion and light through breath awareness.

Lisa's passion is Prenatal Yoga. She has had the wonderful opportunity to study with Leslie Lytle and Janice Clarfield. She is also the manager of Yoga Yoga's Prenatal and Postnatal Yoga Program.

Click here to see when Lisa teaches.

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