The next course will be from March 25 through April 29. There will be no class on Sunday, April 8. This is a 5-week class on Sundays from 2:00-5:00. Cost is $300 (this includes your partner), registration is required, and space is limited.
Mindful Birthing is designed to help mothers and their partners communicate their desires about labor and birth, learn to trust their instinctive voice, and allow their fears to be resolved prior to birthing. This class is not specific to one way of birthing or method of childbirth as we believe births unfold in organic and unique ways. There are as many ways to give birth as there are mothers and babies. Instead of learning one method, many practices that have proven beneficial in having an ideal birthing experience will be presented.
Tools that will be taught include prenatal yoga, mindfulness meditation, hypnosis for pain and anxiety management for childbirth, active birth postures, and supportive and empowering ways to think about your labor and birth.
This course is appropriate for all stages or pregnancy, especially your third trimester. No previous yoga experience is necessary. Mothers may attend class alone or with birthing partners.
Class teachers are Monica Brasile, Janelle Railey, and Betsy Rippentrop, PhD.
For additional information, visit www.icmindfulbirthing.com.
To register, please download form, and send with your payment to Heartland Yoga, 221 E College St, Suite 213, Iowa City, IA, 52240. Kindly refer questions to info@icheartlandyoga.com or call us at 319.354.4062.