Workshops

3-6 hours of practice and discussion

A holistic approach to partner assisted gentle stretching, breath exercises, visualizations, and relaxation. Yoga creates greater awareness and flexibility, enhances pregnancy, optimizes health, and prepares you for the birth experience. These classes are for second and third trimesters of pregnancy.

This class is currently not running.

Contact: motherwellness@hotmail.com

MOTHER AND BABY WELLNESS PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
INTERNATIONAL SCHEDULE 2008

Anahata Antenatal Yoga Teacher Training
May 23-24, 2008 in Edmonton and May 15-16, Nelson, BC (postnatal yoga will be held late August for Nelson due to teacher availability)
Gentle Yoga asanas is an integral part of a healthy antenatal lifestyle. Knowing how to modify a practice for pregnancy and postnatal is essential. Learn in depth anatomy and physiology, why certain postures are more desirable than others, modifications for common problems that show up in classes, alignment, and pranayama. Techniques for a positive pregnancy, birth preparation and (core) muscle recovery post partum and baby yoga. Includes "Understanding the Female Pelvic Floor", Prenatal and Postnatal Yoga.

Pre & Postnatal Massage
May 2-3, 2008 in Calgary, Alberta
Designed for massage therapists and other professionals with a good understanding of anatomy and physiology. Learn how to mother the mother with bodywork skills. Techniques for common challenges occurring in pregnancy and postnatal, plus support skills for a positive pregnancy /birth. Massage practitioners who take this pre/postnatal massage training become more confident, and nourish a positive perspective to the natural process of pregnancy and birth.

Advanced Pregnancy Massage Techniques
TBA

Understanding the Female Pelvic Floor
(open to professionals and non-professionals)
May 2-3, 2008 in Calgary, NEW LOCATION: Edmonton, May 23-24; May 16 in Nelson
This course was originally designed for professionals but any woman is welcome to attend if she is having bladder or pelvic floor issues. Learn techniques to better understand the function and structure of the pelvic organs and muscles. Explore skills that can help strengthen this area for normal life functions. Better understanding of the shape and function of the pelvis and muscles can help with birth, postnatal, urinary incontinence, menopause or the aging process. Learn techniques for life. Ideal for all women, childbirth educators, doulas, RMTs, Yoga, Pilates or fitness teachers, chiropractors, physiotherapist or anyone working with women's health.

Birth Support, Massage & Doula Skills
NEW LOCATION: Edmonton, May 23 evening, May 24-25, 2008
Birth is a most sacred part of our human existence. Simply being with a woman (and her partner) before, during and after birth helps the mother (and partner) cope with the process and helps to nurture the new soul into this physical life. Massage applied skillfully during the birth process can diminish her sense of pain during active labour contractions. This course shows practitioners how to prepare and be professional in this privileged role. The goal of the training is also to create a safe environment to explore birth as a normal function; to relate current information and research regarding pregnancy, childbirth and lactation; to share stories and experiences; to create a community and a society that is comfortable with birth as a normal event and not as a pathology; and for breastfeeding and gentle birth practices to be respected. Develop skills as a professional birth attendant (Doula) and/or deepen your knowledge about the birth process. Lots of hands on skills that can enhance knowledge for Yoga teachers, Massage Therapists, Pilates teachers, etc.

Infant Massage Professional Training
May 4, 2008 in Calgary
Infant massage is an age old tradition that has almost disappeared in modern times. It has re-emerged through the work of dedicated researchers and instructors and is becoming a social "norm". Learn the importance of this method, its applications and benefits, and how to professionally teach parents to massage their babies. Techniques to calm & delight.

For information about trainings only please contact:
1-866-TO BIRTH (862-4784)

or e-mail:motherwellness@hotmail.com

Kia Ora! AOTEAROA Trainings

Understanding the Female Pelvic Floor
April 13 and June 2008, New Zealand

Prenatal/ Postnatal Massage and Infant Massage training
June 2008

Contact by email:motherwellness@hotmail.com

OTHER SUPPORTED PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

Learning To Unwind The Belly With Chi Nei Tsang with Peter Melnychuk

Instructor:  Peter Melnychuk Certified Chi Nei Tsang Instructor, Senior CNT Practitioner (CNT Institute, Berkeley, CA), and Visceral Manipulation Teaching Assistant (Upledger Institute).
Level 1A - The Basics, 12-13 Oct 2007 (Fri - Sat) Edmonton, AB
Level 1B - Earth & Wood Organs, 14-15 Oct 2007 (Sun - Mon) Edmonton, AB
Level 2A - Chasing Specific Winds, 17-18 Nov 2007(Sat -Sun) Edmonton, AB
Contact: Peter at 1-780-482-8960 taopeter@telus.net

Ortho Bionomy with Dr. Cassie Caroline Williams

ccw2@shaw.ca
1-250-372-1663
204-239 Victoria Street
Kamloops, BC
V2C 2A1