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

We invite you to share your Birth Story with us!
Email Lisa Taggart at lisat@yogayoga.com
All birthing stories are welcome, and very inspiring and empowering for all women.

Prenatal Yoga for Partners with Alice
Saturday, Oct 13 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm Yoga Yoga Westgate
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.
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Yoga for the Stages of Pregnancy with Alice
Saturday, Nov 10 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm Yoga Yoga South
We'll learn to practice yoga for the different stages of pregnancy and address the different conditions that may arise. You'll learn how prenatal yoga can support you through all the months of your pregnancy through breath, movement, and relaxation.
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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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Part 2
by Ryka George CD(DONA), PCD(DONA)

Our society barely discusses the emotional changes that occur after birth. This article will help prepare you and your loved ones for the many emotional changes that lie ahead.

Here are four ways to have a less stressful postpartum experience.

• Get help in your home after birth because exhaustion makes everything harder. If you try to return to household tasks too quickly you will become exhausted and may become anxious and irritable. Relax; you just made a whole human being! You deserve to be cared for and honored for what you have just done. Eat, sleep and hang out in bed, it is a great place to fall in love with your baby and partner.
• Recognize that you and your partner will experience emotions that neither of you may expect. This is a time for open and honest communication and lots of love.
• Become friends with other people with small babies and those who are expecting a baby near the same time you are. Supportive peers and experienced parents can help you through this vital transition.
• Expect to mourn some or several aspects of your former life and know that this grieving is normal and it will pass in time. (If your feelings of sadness do not lessen over time, please seek professional help.)
  

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After Birth - The Unspoken Journey © 2007 Ryka George

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Laura Cunningham discovered yoga through her dance conditioning in 1999. She holds a BA in Dance and has a 200 hour Hatha yoga certificate from Yoga Yoga Teacher Training and is certified to teach Prenatal, Vinyasa Krama, and Ahstanga yoga. She has studied under Srivatsa Ramaswami, David Swenson, and Leslie Lytle. Laura has performed professionally with many modern and Ballet companies both in Dallas, TX and San Francisco, CA. Laura teaches both Prenatal and Hatha yoga.

She believes her yoga teaching has reflected her newfound love for pregnancy and mothering.

She has this to say about her philosophy:

“I explore the challenges of our bodies, minds and hearts with enthusiasm and compassion during the many stages of pregnancy. My teaching is eclectic, passionate, detailed and intuitive. I aim to challenge, inspire, heal and delight. For as much as I have learned about the body from dance, continued anatomy study, prenatal teacher training, and consistent and passionate study with myself and others, Yoga continues to be for me a seeking of the calm, highly livable and meditative state of awareness."

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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