Couples Prenatal Massage Workshop
Instructor: Lindsay MacInnis
Schedule: One 2.5 hour class offered on weekends
To register, Please click on the date below:
Dates:

Saturday, February 18, 9:30am- noon

Price: $74
Notes:

This class is eligible for our Discount Package as a Column B option. Purchase this class, plus one from column A and another from Column B and receive 10% off total cost. For a complete listing of eligible classes and further details, please see our Discount Package page.

Limited to six couples. Minimum of three.

You should receive a class confirmation through YogaReg within 24 hours. If you do not receive your class confirmation within 24 hours of registering, please contact us immediately to confirm registration.

Partners learn techniques to safely aid in the discomforts associated with pregnancy. Many of the techniques taught in this workshop translate well into Labor Support and Infant Care.

45 Minutes Lecture & Demonstration

A review of the Pregnancy Anatomy, Safety Precautions, Proper Draping & Positioning for Comfort and Safety, Basic Massage Strokes & Technique

30 Minutes Hands-On Practice: Dad/Partner Massage

The most effective way to learn massage is to receive massage. Focus on Head, Neck & Shoulders for stress reduction.

75-Minutes Hands-On Practice: Full Body Massage

Beginning with a focus on Feet & Legs, Hands & Arms – Partners learn the difference between pitting edema (indicator of toxemia) and non-pitting edema and how to apply Lymphatic Drainage techniques to reduce non-pitting edema caused by water retention. Techniques for safely releasing hip tension and pain reduction for hips, lower back and legs; Stress and pain reduction for upper back, shoulders, neck and head. Partners learn how to use these techniques to aid in labor support.

What to bring and what to wear:

We will be working with massage oil, so it’s best to wear comfortable cotton clothing. (For pregnant women: shorts or yoga pants and tank top; Partners: sweats & t-shirts) Bring bottled water and a snack, 4 –6 bed pillows, a sleeping bag, camping mat or heavy blanket, and 2 flat twin or 1 flat king sheet.

Valentine's Special!

Take Couples Prenatal Yoga Workshop plus our Couples Prenatal Massage Workshop on Saturday, February 18 and receive $15 off!
Discount taken at check-out.
Last updated: 1/28/12 JL