Yoga Classes

What is Yoga?
Yoga is a series of asanas (poses or postures) that tone your muscles, stretch your stiff joints and relax your mind. It is very important to use proper alignment together with breathing techniques to help stretch and feel great while practicing yoga. Pranayama in yoga is in essence using the breath with control. We take approximately 25,000 breaths each day, how many do we actually think about? Learning the philosophy and theory behind yoga helps us to understand this ancient practice of asanas together with pranayama. Through the yoga asanas we discipline the body to ultimately quiet the mind. Yoga helps connect us with more peace and mindfulness.

Prenatal and Postnatal yoga is a specialty which should be practiced only with a certified instructor.

Debra is an expert in the Prenatal and Postnatal Yoga industry, specialized in both prenatal & postnatal yoga exercises (asanas) that are both safe and beneficial to women throughout pregnancy, birth & beyond. Bringing women and couples together to share this amazing time of life. Teaching couples to birth with calmness through HypnoBirthing childbirth classes, using breathing techniques and relaxation. Re-establishing connections in postnatal w/baby yoga six week following birth.

Prenatal Yoga

Pregnancy is a transitional time for women, when many physical & emotional changes take place. Prenatal Yoga is about honoring these changes in ourselves and our body as we connect to baby throughout these nine months. Postures to help strengthen the pelvic floor muscles, keep the body flexible, alleviate many common discomforts of pregnancy, while finding focus through balance & the breath to connect mother and baby and prepare for a healthy, mindful, more natural approach to the challenges of labor and birth. Sharing information and knowledge with meditation/relaxation for a peaceful, calm state of mind.

Prenatal Yoga is used to help mothers connect better with baby, stay healthy throughout pregnancy, remain flexible and strong helping her prepare for the challenges of labor & birth. Prenatal Yoga may be practiced through all trimesters (clearing any medical issues with the care provider). Prenatal Yoga is a great way to connect with other mothers-to-be and establish friendships that go far beyond birth.

Private instruction available. Please call for more information.

Postnatal /with baby Yoga

Postnatal Yoga is used to help mothers reconnect following birth and begin to help the body regain strength and flexibility.

Approximately six weeks following birth, return to Yoga with your baby to share support and information with other new moms. Yoga postures for mom to help regain abdominal strength, body flexibility and tone. Enjoy fun yoga and gentle massage with babies to help bond & relax. Breast-feeding is welcome and supported!

Hosting a play date? Include Yoga. Call for special group rates

Belly Dancing for Pregnancy, Birth & Beyond (open class)
A personal journey

Belly dancing is a Middle Eastern dance that has been used for decades to help move babies down as a mother labors. This dance tones muscles that are used during labor and delivery with rocking and pelvic movements. This Middle Eastern dance can benefit the pregnant woman profoundly during labor, birth and postpartum.

"During pregnancy, a woman's center of gravity is shifted and the lordotic curve of the lumbar spine is accentuated - causing a significant amount of tension and strain on the lower back. The basic starting position in belly dance - knees slightly bent, shoulders back, hips tucked under - teaches us and trains us to be aware of our body position. This helps to prevent excessive swaying of the back, and it also helps with maintaining our balance and center of gravity."

Dance can help with toning up and feeling better postnatally: Using 'hip and pelvic' movements as exercise can help return abdominal muscles to pre-pregnancy levels of strength while toning other areas and will also improve energy levels, increase mood, and increase self- esteem - which hormonally can be decreased in the postpartum period. (PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED)

Prenatal Yoga with Partner - Workshops (Sundays - offered monthly)

Prenatal women bring your partner for an afternoon workshop based on our prenatal classes with individual & partner poses for strength and flexibility, with positions for labor & breathing techniques for better focus, while connecting with each other and baby. Learn massage and acupressure points to assist in during labor and postpartum. Helping Dads understand what to expect and how to better help & honor mom through the labor process. Learn emergency safety Infant CPR, with time to discuss any issues or concerns. Refreshments served.

Call for dates and space availability Pre-registration required. (11-3 pm).

Adult/Teen/Kids Vinyasa Yoga

Great for first time students or anyone who wants to brush-up on Yoga postures. Asanas (postures) together with the flow of the breath, helps strengthen the body, gain flexibility and bring greater awareness to the inner self. This inner awareness when used in our everyday life cultivates focus, calmness & joy. As we move into postures with control and proper body alignment we avoid risk of injury and achieve full health benefits. Relaxation and meditation bring harmony to the mind, body & spirit.

Kids Yoga is a practice where a student improves focus, self-esteem, balance & flexibility while having fun doing the yoga poses. Helping with school and in everyday life.
Debra is a Level II certified Radiant Child Yoga Instructor teaching in schools and the studio.