Welcome to the YogaSpace Pre/Postnatal Program The remarkable journey of preparing for, giving birth to and caring for a new life is a positive, transformative experience. Pregnancy offers expectant parents the opportunity to prepare physically, mentally and emotionally for what is perhaps the most important work of their lives – parenting. Making informed decisions about childbirth, newborn care and parenting practices is a critical investment in the relationship between parent'(s) and child. This lasting investment of preparation involves becoming informed so as to create a peaceful, loving environment in which to grow, birth and care for a new life. Our prenatal Yoga classes offer women the opportunity to connect with other pregnant women in a nurturing environment as they gently and safely support their changing bodies, minds and spirits under the careful guidance of wise, experienced and knowledgeable Yoga teachers/doula's. Connecting to community in this way supports mother and child through this important development in their lives, both individually and together. Our pre/postnatal program offers not only Prenatal Yoga, but also birth and parenting education to new mothers and their partners, inviting parents to build supportive relationships which will take them through the incredible journey of pregnancy and birth into parenting. When new mothers return to their Yoga community with their newborns after the profound experience of birth and early parenting, they are greeted by the teachers and peers with whom they have built important personal relationships. Sharing birth stories with friends and mentors who care, as women regain their physical, mental and emotional strength in Postnatal Yoga provides a continuity that supports the early parenting process while erasing the possible physical and emotional complications that can arise when early parenting takes place in isolation. Our unique Mom's and Mobile babies class welcomes mothers to continue their Yoga practice alongside their toddlers in a relaxed, Mom and baby friendly environment. The YogaSpace pre/postnatal program advocates education and choice in a responsive, supportive environment, providing a strong and stable foundation for the most profound work of your life. Sincerely, Kathryn Beet, Director, YogaSpace Drop-in and Pre-registered Classes and Workshops For the cost of drop-in classes see our Fees page and for class times please go to our Drop-in Class Schedule. In all pre/postnatal classes, workshops or talks, babies are welcome until they crawl. Crawling babies and young toddlers are welcome in our Yoga for Mom’s and Mobile Babies class and the Parent and Tot class.   Prenatal Yoga Prepare your mind and body for the most challenging work of your life. A flow of postures and breath work to support your pregnancy and prepare you for labour. All levels may join at any point in pregnancy. Prenatal Partner Yoga For expectant mothers and their partners. The physical practice of Yoga builds strength, flexibility and stamina while alleviating many of the symptoms of pregnancy. This workshop provides an opportunity for partners to become actively involved in this journey, to practice all that yoga has to offer in a couples preparation for labour and birth. Birth Preparation Prepare your mind and body for the most challenging work of your life. A flow of postures and breath work to support your pregnancy and prepare you for labour. All levels may join at any point in pregnancy. Postnatal Yoga  Restore, tone and strengthen after childbirth. Babies welcome until they crawl. All levels. The Art of Baby Massage In this hands on workshop you will learn how to give your baby a full body relaxation massage while following along with a demonstration. Parents and Mobile Babies This intimate pre-registered class will provide parents with mobile babies (up to 3 years of age) a chance to improve their strength and agility through a Vinyasa level 1 class. Look under pre/postnatal classes for more information on the wide variety of classes that we offer for parents and children. If you require more information on the Pre/Postnatal classes or services email Sasha at sasha.padron@gmail.com.