Valentine's Special

Take both workshops below for just $108 (discount taken at checkout)

Couples Prenatal Massage Workshop

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.

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.

Couples Prenatal Yoga Workshop

Join Jeanna Lurie in this fun workshop to prepare for the journey into parenthood together as a couple. Class will include lots of partnering yoga and meditation, and some discussion. We will also cover specific yogic exercises which are useful for labor and ways of staying emotionally connected through the rigors of parenthood.

No yoga experience is necessary. Dress comfortably- sweats or shorts and t-shirts are perfect. Bring a mat if you have one or just borrow ours.
Instructor: Jeanna Lurie
Schedule: One 2.5-hour class offered on a Friday evening or weekend afternoon
Dates:

Saturday, February 18, 1:30pm CANCELED
Saturday, April 14, 1:30pm
Price: $49 (or use 3 credits of your yoga pass)
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.

Pre-registration required for this workshop (even if you intend to use your class card, so that we may reserve your space).

Limited to seven couples. Minimum of four.

Sign up for one class or many- can be taken multiple times just like regular prenatal yoga.

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.
Last updated: 2/15/11 JL