| PRENATAL YOGA | PARTNER PRENATAL YOGA "MOMMY & ME" POSTNATAL YOGA | BABY'S FIRST MASSAGE DANCING FOR BIRTH REGISTER AND PAY ONLINE NOW! |
  PRENATAL YOGA SERIES with MiMi Mears 6-week series: $95 in advance, $105 at door if space available Mondays, 6-7:15p July 19-August 30 (skip 7/26) September 13-October 18 ENROLL NOW Thursdays, 12:15-1:15p July 15-August 26th (skip 7/29) September 2-October 7 ENROLL NOW Saturdays, 9:15-10:30a July 17-August 28 (skip 7/24) September 11-October 16 ENROLL NOW You must be in your second or third trimester to participate. Each series meets once a week. Enroll in two concurrent series and take $15 off each one! (Must register in person or by phone for this discount, not available online.) It may be possible to begin in the middle of a series or "drop in" to a class ($20) if space permits; please call the studio in advance. The benefits of attending a prenatal yoga class are far beyond what you can receive by simply modifying a regular yoga or exercise class. Our MamasteYoga™ classes are specifically designed to help prepare the body and the mind for labor, delivery and motherhood. The exercises are carefully chosen to be safe for mom and baby, to maintain or correct posture and to relieve neck and lower back pain, sciatica symptoms, cramps and other common complaints associated with pregnancy. You will learn specialized movements and breathing techniques to be used during labor. Learn to relax on command and to keep a positive outlook while clearing the mind of the stresses associated with pregnancy and motherwood. Deepen the bond with your baby and enjoy support and encouragement from the other students. Many lifelong friendships start in prenatal yoga classes! These classes are appropriate for both beginning and experienced yoga practitioners and conform to the safety guidelines of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists for exercise during pregnancy. You must be in your second or third trimester to participate. A physician’s release is also required, available online here. Please bring a pillow for comfort. You are also encouraged to bring your own yoga mat and blankets if you have them (available for purchase in the boutique). Read what one happy new mom had to say about our Prenatal Yoga classes! DANCING FOR BIRTH™ SERIES with Heather Spiller-Gream 6-week series: $95 in advance, $105 at door if space available Thursdays, 7:15-8:15p, June 24-August 12 (skip 7/1, 7/8) Enroll in two concurrent prenatal series and take $15 off each one! (Must register in person or by phone for this discount, not available online.) It may be possible to begin in the middle of a series or "drop in" to a class ($20) if space permits; please call the studio in advance.  Dancing For Birth™ prenatal/postpartum dance classes incorporate dance moves from around the world that best prepare you to give birth. Birth can be like a marathon, and these classes prepare you for the challenge. You'll become stronger, more agile, more at ease with your body, and both mentally and physically ready to embrace your unique birth experience. Participants report experiencing low levels of discomfort, few or no interventions, and brief labors during their births. Babies whose moms take Dancing for Birth™ classes love the motion of dancing and are easily soothed after birth by being held while you dance. You'll regain your pre-pregnancy shape and tone more quickly when you continue Dancing for Birth™ classes with your baby after he or she is born.In this program you'll experience birth dancing moves inspired by Bellydance, African dance, Ballet, Latin dance, Interpretive movement and Conscious Dance. It's a feel-good workout that challenges yet relaxes and uplifts you. No experience necessary! At the same time you'll be learning valuable childbirth preparation skills and natural pain coping techniques that will build your confidence in your own birthing ability and wisdom. Birth can be active, ecstatic, orgasmic, transformative, empowering! Did you know that there is an optimal position for your baby to be in when labor begins, and you can help assure that position? Dancing for Birth™ classes will help you have the birth that you envision for your baby. Find out more at dancingforbirth.com. Copyright 2009 Dancing For Birth™  PARTNER PRENATAL YOGA with MiMi Mears $45 per couple; $35 if registered in advance Saturday, August 7, 10:45a-12p ENROLL NOW Learn and practice mindful yoga postures you can do together to prepare the body and mind for labor and delivery and to nurture Mom in safe and gentle ways. No previous yoga experience required. Come in loose clothing, ready to breathe, stretch and strengthen mindfully. Mom must be in her second or third trimester and have her physician's release for exercise. Please bring a pillow for Mom's comfort. "MOMMY & ME" POSTNATAL YOGA SERIES with MiMi Mears Saturday, July 31, 10:45-11:30a Free class for new moms; be sure to save your spot! ENROLL NOW 6-week series: $95 in advance, $105 at door 4-week series: $65 in advance, $75 at door 4 Saturdays, 10:45-11:30a August 14-September 11 (skip 9/4) ENROLL NOW It may be possible to join after a series has started or "drop in" to a class ($20) if space permits; please call the studio in advance. As with our prenatal classes, the exercises are carefully designed to be safe for mom and baby, to maintain or correct posture, to begin restrengthening abdominal and other muscles, and to relieve postnatal discomfort and emotional symptoms. Deepen the bond with your new baby and enjoy support and encouragement from the other moms. These classes are appropriate for both beginning and experienced yoga practitioners.  See the Dallas Morning News article about one of our postnatal moms bringing her triplets to class, or view the feature on CBS11 about the many benefits of postnatal yoga, featuring our own MiMi Mears and yoga moms! Appropriate age range for babies is 6 weeks (8 weeks for C-section) up to about 12 months (pre-walkers only). Crawlers must be well-supervised as our studio is not fully baby-proofed. BABY'S FIRST MASSAGE with MiMi Mears, RYT, LMT $25 in advance; $30 at the door (previous attendees may repeat the workshop and receive a $10 discount upon request; must register at studio or by phone for discount) Wednesday, August 18, 9:30-10:30a ENROLL NOW  The birth of your child is a magical and exciting moment for everybody in the family. However, the first days and weeks of the life of your newborn can be a very challenging time, especially for first-time moms. Exhausted, overwhelmed, worried for their babies, some moms feel powerless and frustrated. The Baby’s First Massage workshop teaches you a simple way to create a relaxing, rewarding, nourishing and bonding time for the whole family. You'll learn:
This workshop is designed for new moms and their pre-crawling babies. Bring baby bag, diapers, a firm pillow and blanket. Private instruction is also available by arrangement with instructor. Please email MiMi to inquire about future classes or private lessons. Learn more about Baby's First Massage in this CBS 11 feature!  KIDS YOGA CAMPwith MiMi Mears, RYT, LMT 6-week series: $80 in advance, $90 at door if space available With so many choices of activities for our children, why Yoga for Kids? Even though they have more comfort and material possessions than our grandparents could ever dream of when they were little, 21st century children also have more stress than ever before. The hurried pace of our modern life and the academic and social pressures kids are exposed to are only compounded by the competitive nature of many sports and afterschool activities. Yoga for Kids offers a healthy way to release this stress and develop awareness, strength, flexibility, acceptance and calm in a fun, non-competitive environment. The many benefits of Yoga for Kids include:
Class is taught by MiMi Mears, adoptive mother, Massage Therapist, and Registered Yoga teacher since 1997. MiMi is certified in Let’s Play Yoga and Radiant Child Yoga, levels 1 and 2. She is assisted by her 9-year-old son, Bastien. Before moving to Texas, MiMi taught French for 4 years at Summer Grove Elementary in Shreveport, Louisiana. She holds a teacher’s degree in Foreign Languages from her native country, Belgium. Find out more about MiMi at www.breatheyoga.us. |
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