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MATRIKA PRENATAL YOGA

Yoga during pregnancy does not require any prior experience with yoga.  You do not need to be a flexible person and yoga can be done at any phase of pregnancy. 


Benefits of yoga and exercise during pregnancy include:

  • Reduced back, hip, shoulder, pelvic and leg pain
  • Increased circulation and lower blood pressure
  • Improved fitness and strength including toning of the pelvic floor muscles
  • Benefits of a supportive community
  • Mental and physical preparation for labor and birthing
  • Lower stress and better quality sleep
  • Incredible fun and lots of laughter!



What is special about MATRIKA PRENATAL?

  • based on tantric anatomy that promotes an understanding and strengthening of the internal architecture of the body
  • includes deep relaxation exercises
  • instruction is provided in mantras, kriyas and other meditation techniques
  • all instructors are certified in Matrika Prenatal or have an equivalent certification in prenatal yoga
  • emphasis on community, building friendships and providing emotional and spiritual support
  • not just yoga classes modified for pregnancy----the curriculum is designed specifically for pregnancy
  • flexibility: we offer the most comprehensive schedule options in Pittsburgh and do not require any pre-registration or commitment to any particular class.  In addition, you have up to 6-months after your birthing day to finish your class card.
  • economy: our class cards are competitively priced and provide access to any 4-10 classes over three-months. 



CURRENT PRENATAL YOGA CLASS SCHEDULE
  DAY
  TIME
  INSTRUCTOR
  SUNDAY
  4:00 to 5:00 pm
  Maria Graziani
  TUESDAY
  7:15 to 8:15 pm
  Sharon Rudyk
  WEDNESDAY
  9:30 to 10:30 am
  Kristie Lindblom
  SATURDAY
  10:30 to 11:30 am
  Sharon Rudyk








YOGA-BASED Childbirth Preparation








 
DYNAMIC CHILDBIRTH

You and Your Birth Partner Will Learn:
1-Breathing techniques for labor
2-Helpful yoga positions that can be used during labor and birth
3-Communication tools for laboring women & their birth partners
4-Comforting touch and massage techniques

This is a 2-hour workshop for pregnant women and their primary birth partner facilitated by Sharon Rudyk. This workshop is most valuable for women who are between 28 and 38 weeks pregnant and the adult that will provide support during their birthing. We've had everyone attend---grandmothers, husbands, boyfriends, girlfriends, aunts----just bring whoever is going to stand by your side while you labor and birth--everyone and anyone is welcome!  In this workshop you will learn yoga-based skills that will support excellent communication and comfort during labor, birthing and those first few weeks with your new baby.  Whether this is your first baby or your fourth, every birth is unique.  This workshop will support your other childbirth preparation classes or can be used as a stand-alone preparation for childbirth.  Our birth philosophy is that EVERY BIRTH IS SACRED and regardless of your birth plan or the way that your birth unfolds, you will find these skills helpful.   



Cost: $40 per pair/couple
Call Sharon to pre-register: 412-855-5692 


Saturday, March 13   2:00 to 4:00 pm






YOGA and FITNESS for NEW MOMS and BABIES

POSTNATAL CLASS SCHEDULE
This schedule is valid from January 6, 2010 through March 2010. We offer one Mom & Baby Fitness and one Mom & Baby Yoga class every week.  No pre-registration is required and you can just drop-in.  Sometimes, babies can be cranky during their first class experience or demand to nurse more often because they are in a new place with new smells and sounds and people.  Give it a chance!  We haven't met a baby yet that didn't warm-up to the experience over a couple of weeks and moms have a great time no matter what.      

Tuesdays:  Mom & Baby Fitness with Amy Kreger-Boynton
3:00 to 3:45 pm

Wednesdays: Mom & Baby Yoga with Sharon Rudyk
10:45 to 11:30 am



          
  CLASS DESCRIPTIONS       







Mom & Baby Fitness
Amy Kreger-Boynton teaches this unique fitness class for moms with babies up to when they start to walk around.  A combination of yoga and pilates, this class is perfect for new moms who want to tone the body, lose weight and gain core strength.  No experience is required and all moms and babies love this chance to stretch, strengthen, breathe and get moving on their mat.  You will feel great, have wonderful energy and enjoy this time with your little one.  Perfect!  

Mom & Baby Yoga
Stretching, strengthening, healing and relaxing:  yoga for moms and babies up to one year of age together.  We start with a series of yoga poses and breathing for baby.  Yes, babies can do yoga and they LOVE it!  After this focus on baby, we do a short practice of yoga, stretching and relaxation for moms.  This is a very gentle class with an emphasis on bonding, helping baby relax and giving moms a chance to stretch, breathe and start to build strength and ease in the body after giving birth.