Pregnant women are welcome to attend any of our classes on the Drop In Class Schedule - most poses can be modified safely for you and these classes are taught by Maryann Herlinger, Certified Doula, Childbirth Educator and Yoga Instructor. Yoga practice can help improve breathing and focus, calming the nerves and softening the body in preparation for birth.     You are able to continue to practice at the level of your own comfort, going deeper when you need to without restrictions, being more gentle when you are feeling tired.  These classes are not just for prenant women, so modifications will be given to all the members in the class.  If you prefer not to be adjusted, please speak to me before the class begins.  To find out which class may be best for you, please contact Maryann at (905)857-1866 or joyofyogabolton@yahoo.com Click here to see how Yoga during pregnancy has helped other moms!

Preparing for Labour & Birth is a two part series. Part I :  What is Labour? $40/couple Friday February 24, 7:45-10pm Register for Part I & II and pay $65 ($15 savings)   There are many choices and adjustments to make during pregnancy.  Discover the possiblities for your labour & birth with topics from the physical process of labour and the anatomy,  choices in birth locations and caregivers and medication options.  Designed specifically for first time parents and suitable for all stages of pregnancy.

Part II: Tools for Labour $40/couple Next date: Saturday February 25, 2:30-4:30pm Registration required This class is designed for anyone who is participating in the birth.  Breathing techniques, comfort measures, relaxation and guided meditations, review of medication options and choices for your birth.  A great review for second time parents and a perfect continuation from Part I: What Is Labour?  Although this class should be taken in the third trimester it is important to pre-register early to ensure a space. This program is open to couples of all orientations or for women who are chosing to have more than one support person present. This series is taught by Maryann Herlinger, a Certified Childbirth Educator and Doula.  To find out more about her experience with childbearing families, visit Our Teachers page. Although you do not have to take both workshops to recieve helpful information, if you register for BOTH workshops you pay $65 (and save $15)

New Moms Yoga and discussion Group Bring Your Baby!  Stretch, breath and meet other mothers with Tammy. Tuesday March 20 - April 10, 2012 9:30-10:30am $50

Women's Restorative Yoga The stresses of our daily life, improper nutrition and lack of sleep can all contribute to the difficulties in conception and the irregularity & discomforts experienced during the monthly cycle.  Often we have no time to connect to our body or begin to notice tension, holding & the affect it has on creating stress points. Specific gentle yoga postures & sequences, visualizations and breathing can contribute to the relaxation of your body to support greatly in bringing back its natural rhythm.  This is a gentle and restorative based class and is suitable for all women, including beginners. Next date: Friday April 20 7:45-9:30pm $20

For more information about classes or workshops that are right for your needs, contact us at joyofyogabolton@yahoo.com