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About Empowered Pregnancy & Birth's Prenatal Yoga
Just like labor is unique to each birthing person, every person's yoga practice looks different. I am here to guide your movements, and you will learn to listen to your body and follow its lead just as you will in labor.
Each class in a 6-week series begins with 20-30 minutes of community connection and education centered around various childbearing topics. After this time, the focus turns to connecting with your body, baby, and breath. Each class is structured like the waves you will experience during labor. Our movement begins slow and builds up to the mid-point of class, similar to the peak of a contraction, when we do a "challenge pose". After the challenge pose, we come down slowly and end class with a few minutes of relaxation.
Physically speaking, the intent of the series is to stretch, maintain strength, connect with your pelvic floor, and enhance flexibility. Rest assured, classes can be modified to fit your comfort level. Truly any body can do the yoga poses!
Every person registered for a full prenatal yoga series will receive the e-book "Peaceful Pushing" by Breathe co-owner and physical therapist, Libby Trausch. Please let Melissa know if you are planning a cesarean birth and she can provide the "Planned C-Section Guide" by Breathe co-owner and physical therapist, Molly Lechtenberg, instead. The concepts in the e-books are reinforced in each yoga class to prepare each person for their birth.
Each class in a 6-week series begins with 20-30 minutes of community connection and education centered around various childbearing topics. After this time, the focus turns to connecting with your body, baby, and breath. Each class is structured like the waves you will experience during labor. Our movement begins slow and builds up to the mid-point of class, similar to the peak of a contraction, when we do a "challenge pose". After the challenge pose, we come down slowly and end class with a few minutes of relaxation.
Physically speaking, the intent of the series is to stretch, maintain strength, connect with your pelvic floor, and enhance flexibility. Rest assured, classes can be modified to fit your comfort level. Truly any body can do the yoga poses!
Every person registered for a full prenatal yoga series will receive the e-book "Peaceful Pushing" by Breathe co-owner and physical therapist, Libby Trausch. Please let Melissa know if you are planning a cesarean birth and she can provide the "Planned C-Section Guide" by Breathe co-owner and physical therapist, Molly Lechtenberg, instead. The concepts in the e-books are reinforced in each yoga class to prepare each person for their birth.
WhenTime: 6:30 - 7:45PM on Sundays
2021 Dates: Series 1: January 10 - February 14 - FULL Series 2: February 28 - April 11 (no class April 4) - email Melissa to join this partial series. Series 3: April 25 - June 13 (no class May 2, May 30) Series 4: June 27 - August 15 (no class July 4, July 18) Series 5: August 29 - October 10 (no class Sept. 5) Series 6: October 24 - November 28 Series 7 (mini series): December 5 - 19 |
Price & Registration
6-class series is $114 - includes e-book "Peaceful Pushing" *Let Melissa know if you are planning a cesarean birth
Is your estimated due date during a series? Pro-ration is an option. See the FAQ page. To reserve your spot in a series, submit payment via PayPal below (you do not need a PayPal account; if you need to pay via check, please e-mail me) AND e-mail Melissa at doulamel13@gmail.com with the following registration information: 1. Name 2. Estimated due date 3. Cell phone number (I will text you if I must cancel class) 4. Series you are registering for, including whether you plan to join in studio or via Zoom |
New Location in 2021
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Burn Boot Camp
502 N Ankeny Blvd., Ankeny, IA Landmarks: Only 5 minutes west off of 1st St. exit from I-35. Two blocks north on Ankeny Blvd. In the building north of Hy-Vee with Papa Murphy's in Ankeny. |
Add Childbirth Education at a Discounted Rate!
Often I am asked if my prenatal yoga series is a childbirth education class. I am not a childbirth educator; however, I am a certified birth doula so I am trained to share resources, knowledge, and my experiences around pregnancy, childbirth, and motherhood. Yet, time in class is limited so I encourage additional education to ensure you are empowered in your birth journey.
I have a partnership with Powerful Mamas Online Natural Birth Course to provide my prenatal yoga students a discount! Powerful Mamas Online Natural Birth Course is taught by Jacquelyn Duke, M.Ed., CCCE, CLD, CPD, CIES(IPPA). As a prenatal yoga student with Empowered Pregnancy & Birth LLC, you are eligible to receive this online course at a special discounted rate at 50% OFF (which makes the class less than $50)! All you have to do is request a special coupon code from Melissa at doulamel13@gmail.com after registering for a prenatal yoga series. You can then use this code at www.PowerfulMamas.com to register for the online course.
I have a partnership with Powerful Mamas Online Natural Birth Course to provide my prenatal yoga students a discount! Powerful Mamas Online Natural Birth Course is taught by Jacquelyn Duke, M.Ed., CCCE, CLD, CPD, CIES(IPPA). As a prenatal yoga student with Empowered Pregnancy & Birth LLC, you are eligible to receive this online course at a special discounted rate at 50% OFF (which makes the class less than $50)! All you have to do is request a special coupon code from Melissa at doulamel13@gmail.com after registering for a prenatal yoga series. You can then use this code at www.PowerfulMamas.com to register for the online course.