Aatma Yoga With Nanci Tudish

Whole Birth Yoga ~~~ Prenatal Yoga and Support

Safe and gentle yoga postures for prenatal needs, focusing on strengthening, opening, and preparing for birth and beyond.  These classes include yoga, meditation, and relaxation, and each class begins with a discussion topic.  Topics range from prenatal and postnatal body changes, needs, and concerns, caring for your new baby, connecting with other moms, daycare, preparing siblings, baby blues vs. postpartum depression, changes in relationships, breastfeeding and pumping, vaccinations, returning to work or staying home for the first time.  Anything you have thought about (and many things you haven't!), we discuss here.  No prior experience is necessary.  You can begin at any stage of your pregnancy and continue until your baby's birth.  If you have any health concerns or issues, please consult with your doctor or midwife.  For more information about Whole Birth Yoga, visit www.wholebirth.com. 

Whole Birth Yoga ~~~  Prenatal Yoga only

Safe and gentle yoga postures for prenatal needs, focusing on strengthening, opening, and preparing for birth and beyond.  These classes include yoga, meditation, and relaxation.  No prior experience is necessary.  You can begin at any stage of your pregnancy and continue until your baby's birth.  If you have any health concerns or issues, please consult with your doctor or midwife. 

Whole Birth Yoga ~~~ Postnatal Yoga and Support

Safe and gentle yoga postures for postnatal needs, focusing on core strengthening, healing, and nurturing the new mom and her baby.  Baby comes to class with you.  These classes include yoga, breathwork and relaxation, and each class begins with a brief discussion.  Topics are determined by the moms in each class and their specific issues, questions, and needs.  Creating community and connecting with other new moms while getting back into shape is key for new moms.  No prior experience is necessary.  You can begin three weeks postpartum with a vaginal birth and six weeks postpartum with a Cesearian birth.  If you have any health concerns or issues, please consult your doctor or midwife.  The best indicator is usually how you feel.  Poses can always be modified to suit your needs.   For more information about Whole Birth Yoga, visit www.wholebirth.com. 

Mom's Yoga ~~~ All levels welcome

Safe and gentle yoga postures for postnatal needs, focusing on core strengthening, healing, and nurturing the new mom.  These classes include yoga, breathwork and relaxation.  This is a great forum to get back into shape after the challenges of pregnancy and delivery.  Taking time for you is essential for your physical and emotional healing.  Each class will finish with restorative and grounding poses.  No prior experience is necessary.  You can begin three weeks postpartum with a vaginal birth and six weeks postpartum with a Cesearian birth.  If you have any health concerns or issues, please consult your doctor or midwife.  The best indicator for being ready is usually how you feel.  Poses can always be modified to suit your needs.   

Gentle Yoga ~~~ All levels

Gentle yoga postures focusing on strength, flexibility and relaxation.  These classes include yoga, meditation, and relaxation.  No prior experience is necessary.  Poses can always  be modified to suit your needs. 

Hatha Flow ~~~ All levels

These classes include yoga, meditation, relaxation, and pranayama.  No prior experience is necessary.  Classes include Sun Salutations and flow from one pose to the next.  We build upon what we learn yet you can begin at anytime even if you are new to yoga!  Poses can always be modified to suit your needs.  Classes are tailored to the students in each class as well as the season of the year, so no two classes are exactly alike.   

Therapeutic Yoga ~~~ All levels

Therapeutic Yoga is a blend of healing modalities - restorative yoga, gentle yoga, breathwork, guided meditation, and hands-on healing - which creates an experience of deep relaxation and rejuvenation.  With the use of props, this practice offers unique ways to support the special needs of each individual which fosters a safe place for the process of healing to take place.   Appropriate for beginners and experienced yogis alike, this entire practice is done on the floor: making it available to those who might not be able to participate in a regular yoga class due to physical weaknesses or limitations.  For more information about Therapeutic Yoga, visit www.therapeuticyoga.com.