Prenatal Partner Workshop: Yoga In Childbirth

This workshop will teach you and your partner various tools and techniques to help you through labor and delivery and includes: * visualizations, meditation, mantras and pranayamas (focused yogic breathing) used to reduce fear and anxiety by promoting relaxation.  * gentle yoga asanas and movements with the support of a birthing ball to reduce pain and enhance progress in labor

* Partners will learn hands on techniques including massage, acupressure and counter pressures along with positive affirmations that will help the mama to feel fully supported during labor. 

* We will also discuss the stages of labour, hormones involved in labour and the physiology of pain. 

Teachers: Nina Zettl (doula, childbirth educator, prenatal yoga teacher) & Tara Kristjannson (Doula, childbirth educator, Sacred Pregnancy Facilitator) 

Cost: $75/couple

Date: Sunday, March 15th, 12:30 - 4:00 pm 

Where: Ground Yoga.