Exploring Your Birth Story
Gather with other parents to hold and be held as we connect with and rediscover a past birth experience. Sharing and processing your birth story is an integral part of postpartum healing. We welcome birthing people at all stages of the postpartum journey.
Embodied Birth Preparation: Hands-On Partner Support
This class is a fun and uniting experience for birthing people and their birthing partner! Prepare to enter early parenthood feeling informed, empowered, and connected.
This workshop is designed for pregnant people at all stages of pregnancy and their birthing partner to take time to prepare for the experience of birth and to foster deeper intimacy as you journey toward parenthood.
Embodied Birth Preparation: Hands-On Partner Support
This class is a fun and uniting experience for birthing people and their birthing partner! Prepare to enter early parenthood feeling informed, empowered, and connected.
This workshop is designed for pregnant people at all stages of pregnancy and their birthing partner to take time to prepare for the experience of birth and to foster deeper intimacy as you journey toward parenthood.
Embodied Birth Preparation: Hands-On Partner Support
This class is a fun and uniting experience for birthing people and their birthing partner! Prepare to enter early parenthood feeling informed, empowered, and connected.
This workshop is designed for pregnant people at all stages of pregnancy and their birthing partner to take time to prepare for the experience of birth and to foster deeper intimacy as you journey toward parenthood.
20 HR Postnatal Yoga Teacher Training – Virtual
YOGA FOR CONSCIOUS PARENTING! Awakened Spirit Yoga’s internationally recognized advanced postnatal yoga training program will equip you with the knowledge and skills to support healing and wellbeing in the postpartum period. We will explore and awaken to the radically healing potential of yoga and holistic yoga as therapeutic tools to empower the postpartum journey.
Embodied Birth Preparation: Hands-On Partner Support
This class is a fun and uniting experience for birthing people and their birthing partner! Prepare to enter early parenthood feeling informed, empowered, and connected.
This workshop is designed for pregnant people at all stages of pregnancy and their birthing partner to take time to prepare for the experience of birth and to foster deeper intimacy as you journey toward parenthood.
85 HR Sacred Birth Prenatal Yoga & Doula Training - Virtual
Sacred Birth, Prenatal Yoga Training is an 85+ hour prenatal and postnatal yoga training that provides you with mentorship and education to support pregnancy and beyond. This interactive and live training will equip you with tools to empower and support pregnant people throughout their pregnancies and equip them with powerful practices and tools for labor which we believe is very needed in this world. This interactive in-home retreat will provide you with a framework to deepen your own connection to your body, support your yoga students or launch a career in the field of birth work.
Family Yoga
A yoga class for the WHOLE FAMILY! A playful, open-ended class appropriate for any age, from babies to elementary age kids, teens, parents, grandparents; all are welcome! Classes will flow and change in the moment with your highly trained and experienced teacher effortlessly designing classes to the needs of the students present, and offering redirection when needed.
Meditation + Movement + Fun = Family Bonding and monthly reset
*This is an inclusive offering! Children under 10 years old and anyone who needs additional support must attend with a parent, guardian, care provider or mentor.
Embodied Birth Preparation: Hands-On Partner Support
This class is a fun and uniting experience for birthing people and their birthing partner! Prepare to enter early parenthood feeling informed, empowered, and connected.
This workshop is designed for pregnant people at all stages of pregnancy and their birthing partner to take time to prepare for the experience of birth and to foster deeper intimacy as you journey toward parenthood.
The Birth Story Sharing Circle
The practice of people gathering in sacred, healing, and supportive circles is a tradition that has faded in the business of our modern world, as is passing down the knowledge we need, through the generations, for our health during pregnancy, birth, and the new parenthood years. The Birth Story Sharing Circle is a place where we can reclaim the power of support, encouragement, and inspiration – as well touching into our common humanity – through shared stories.
Postnatal Yoga Teacher Training
YOGA FOR CONSCIOUS PARENTING! Awakened Spirit Yoga’s internationally recognized advanced postnatal yoga training program will equip you with the knowledge and skills to support healing and wellbeing in the postpartum period. We will explore and awaken to the radically healing potential of yoga and holistic yoga as therapeutic tools to empower the postpartum journey.
Sacred Birth Online Prenatal & Postnatal YTT
Sacred Birth, Prenatal Yoga Training is an 85+ hour prenatal and postnatal yoga training that provides you with mentorship and education to support pregnancy and beyond. This interactive and live training will equip you with tools to empower and support pregnant people throughout their pregnancies and equip them with powerful practices and tools for labor which we believe is very needed in this world. This interactive in-home retreat will provide you with a framework to deepen your own connection to your body, support your yoga students or launch a career in the field of birth work.
Prenatal Partner Yoga
This workshop is designed for pregnant people at all stages of pregnancy and their birthing partner to take time together to foster deeper intimacy as you journey toward parenthood. This workshop helps develop a strong feeling of connection both on the mat, and afterwards. This is an invitation to turn inward, toward each other, and create an intentional space for each other as you prepare for the journey ahead.
Myofascial Release + Foam Rolling for Pregnancy + Postpartum
Aches and discomfort are a part of almost every pregnancy and postpartum journey. Myofascial release is a form of massage therapy that helps to release tension associated with myofascial tissue. Become your own best resource to prevent and alleviate prenatal and postpartum pain. Assist your body’s transition into parenthood by helping it through its changing shape and size and prep for the the physical challenge of giving birth.
The Birth Story Sharing Circle
The practice of people gathering in sacred, healing, and supportive circles is a tradition that has faded in the business of our modern world, as is passing down the knowledge we need, through the generations, for our health during pregnancy, birth, and the new parenthood years. The Birth Story Sharing Circle is a place where we can reclaim the power of support, encouragement, and inspiration – as well touching into our common humanity – through shared stories.
Myofascial Release + Foam Rolling for Caregivers
Aches and discomfort are a part of our daily lives and sometimes compounded by baby care and the postpartum journey. Myofascial release is a form of massage therapy that helps to release tension associated with myofascial tissue. When this tissue tightens, self-myofascial release can help the body to release the tension and provide pain relief without medication.
Foam rolling and self-myofascial release has been linked to improved functioning of the cardiovascular system and the autonomic nervous system - relaxing muscles and improving circulation. Foam rolling is well known in the workout world for improving mobility, decreasing soreness, and more. In this workshop we will focus on improving range of motion, eliminating pain, downregulating the nervous system and preparing the body for optimum daily functionality. Alexa will teach you to properly and safely use self-massage techniques.
Through this workshop, you’ll become your own best resource to prevent and alleviate prenatal pain. Assists your body’s functionality and health as you explore self-massage techniques you can incorporate into your busy daily life.
*You don't have to be postpartum to take this workshop! We will be focusing on areas often impacted by caring for baby and young children.
*Included in the price of the workshop is you own personal pair of therapy balls!
Myofascial Release + Foam Rolling for Pregnancy
Aches and discomfort are a part of almost every pregnancy journey. Myofascial release is a form of massage therapy that helps to release tension associated with myofascial tissue. When this tissue tightens, self-myofascial release can help the body to release the tension and provide pain relief without medication.
Foam rolling and self-myofascial release has been linked to improved functioning of the cardiovascular system and the autonomic nervous system - relaxing muscles and improving circulation. Foam rolling is well known in the workout world for improving mobility, decreasing soreness, and increasing recovery with additional benefits for pregnant people: improving circulation and decreasing fluid retention.
In this workshop we will focus on improving range of motion, eliminating pain, downregulating the nervous system and preparing the body for optimum daily functionality. Alexa will teach you to properly and safely use self-massage techniques during this time of change and stress on the body. Through this workshop, you’ll become your own best resource to prevent and alleviate prenatal pain. Assists your body’s transition into parenthood by helping it through its changing shape and size and prep for the the physical challenge of giving birth.
Postnatal Yoga Teacher Training
YOGA FOR CONSCIOUS PARENTING
Continue your yoga education and become a certified Postnatal Yoga Teacher! Awakened Spirit Yoga’s internationally recognized advanced postnatal yoga training program will equip you with the knowledge and skills to support healing and wellbeing in the postpartum period. We will explore and awaken to the radically healing potential of yoga and holistic yoga as therapeutic tools to empower the postpartum journey.
Baby and Me 20HR Virtual YTT, is a Yoga Alliance approved program. This interactive and live training will equip you with holistic tools to empower and support birthing people throughout their fourth trimester and early parenthood. This in-home retreat will provide you with a framework to deepen your own connection to your body, support your yoga students or expand your career in birth work.
THIS TRAINING IS RECOMMENDED FOR:
• Yoga practitioners interested in learning about birthing people’s health and the postpartum period
• Yoga teachers seeking to develop a niche in prenatal & postnatal yoga
• Yoga teachers, doulas, childbirth educators, and other care providers interested in expanding their knowledge in supporting families in the early postpartum period
FACILITATED BY:
RETREAT! 85-hour Sacred Birth Prenatal + Postnatal Training
APRIL 20-25, 2023
TERAVANA RETREAT, NORTHERN CALIFORNIA, USA
Includes video content/tutoritals to watch at your own pace before or after the training.
Meeting virtually on Zoom to meet the group for 2 sessions prior to the in-person training.
IN THIS COURSE YOU WILL
Receive an internationally recognized certification in yoga teaching and leadership
Learn the fundamentals of our holistic and interdisciplinary approach to yoga
Discover the resources, inspiration, and community support you are seeking to create sustainable change
Nourish your mind, body and spirit through daily yoga, meditation and living in harmony with the earth
Return home with a renewed sense of purpose and passion, expanded community and heartfelt inspiration
THIS PROGRAM INCLUDES
85 hour Yoga Alliance Registered Prenatal Yoga Teaching Certification
2 Zoom Sessions prior to the in-person training (date TBD)
Access to the recorded content to watch at your own pace which includes: prenatal/postnatal yoga posture clinics, yoga anatomy & much more…
6 days of accommodations at Teravana Retreat Center
3 delicious, organic vegetarian meals per day
TRAINING FACULTY
Julia Forest : 500 E-RYT Lead Yoga Facilitator
Alexa Rittichier: 500 E-RYT Co-Facilitator
TUITION + ACCOMODATION:
$1350 + ($1200-1900) USD
Includes: 6-day PYTT training including all classes, workshops, access to virtual platform, training manual, and choice of shared or private room & board (+ 3 organic meals/day).
Does not include: Airfare, required reading texts.
*Payment plans available upon request. When registering, use promo code ALEXAMOVES for a discount!
Prenatal Partner Yoga
Prenatal Partner Yoga is a fun and uniting experience for birthing people and their birthing partner! Prepare to enter early parenthood calm, empowered, and connected. This workshop is designed for pregnant people at all stages of pregnancy and their birthing partner to take time together to foster deeper intimacy as you journey toward parenthood.
We will guide you through a series of partner yoga movements, breathwork, connection and open sharing exercises. Unique to this class are the partner postures where the participants support each other to open, strengthen and to relax their bodies. Students experience a deeper sense of release and stretching through sharing weight and touch with their partners. The practice helps develop a strong feeling of connection both on the mat, and afterwards.
This is an invitation to turn inward, toward each other, and create an intentional space for each other as you prepare for the journey ahead.
*No prior yoga experience necessary
Led by Daniele Strawmyre & Alexa J. Rittichier at Ready Set GROW in NE Portland, Oregon.
Price: $85 per couple (discounts for Ready Set GROW members)
The Birth Story Sharing Circle
The practice of people gathering in sacred, healing, and supportive circles is a tradition that has faded in the business of our modern world, as is passing down the knowledge we need, through the generations, for our health during pregnancy, birth, and the new parenthood years. The Birth Story Sharing Circle is a place where we can reclaim the power of support, encouragement, and inspiration – as well touching into our common humanity – through shared stories.
Prenatal Partner Yoga
Prenatal Partner Yoga is a fun and uniting experience for birthing people and their birthing partner! Prepare to enter early parenthood calm, empowered, and connected. This workshop is designed for pregnant people at all stages of pregnancy and their birthing partner to take time together to foster deeper intimacy as you journey toward parenthood.
We will guide you through a series of partner yoga movements, breathwork, connection and open sharing exercises. Unique to this class are the partner postures where the participants support each other to open, strengthen and to relax their bodies. Students experience a deeper sense of release and stretching through sharing weight and touch with their partners. The practice helps develop a strong feeling of connection both on the mat, and afterwards.
This is an invitation to turn inward, toward each other, and create an intentional space for each other as you prepare for the journey ahead.
*No prior yoga experience necessary
Led by Daniele Strawmyre & Alexa J. Rittichier at Ready Set GROW in NE Portland, Oregon.
Price: $85 per couple (discounts for Ready Set GROW members)
Sacred Birth Online Prenatal & Postnatal YTT
Sacred Birth, Prenatal Yoga Training is an 85+ hour prenatal and postnatal yoga training that provides you with mentorship and education to support pregnancy and beyond. The Yoga Alliance is offering the unique opportunity to complete your certification online during this time of social distancing. This interactive and live training will equip you with tools to empower and support pregnant people throughout their pregnancies and equip them with powerful practices and tools for labor which we believe is very needed in this world. This interactive in-home retreat will provide you with a framework to deepen your own connection to your body, support your yoga students or launch a career in the field of birth work.
In This Course You Will…
• Receive an internationally recognized certification in prenatal yoga teaching and holistic birth support
• Learn the fundamentals of our holistic and interdisciplinary approach to yoga
• Nourish your mind, body and spirit through daily yoga and meditation
• Rejuvenate your sense of purpose and passion, expanded community and heartfelt inspiration
What’s Unique About Our Approach…
Sacred Birth Yoga focuses on nurturing conscious pregnancy and parenthood while addressing the medical, political and spiritual considerations of birthing. Our program is holistically designed for those who are interested in learning a mind-body approach to pregnancy, childbirth and parenting preparation with a therapeutic focus. With deep roots in Northern India, our approach blends traditional Hatha, Vinyasa and a therapeutic framework to support empowered pregnancy and parenthood. Our alignment-based system incorporates mindfulness and traditional yogic wisdom with a modern understanding of the body. We believe yoga is for all people and create safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environments for you to discover your own potential. Our curriculum is developed around the three pillars of Mind, Body & Earth, believing that they are essential, interconnected aspects of the yogic path.
Facilitators
Julia Forest + Alexa J. Rittichier
Training Dates
Jan 14-15 (Sat & Sun)
Jan 20-21 (Sat & Sun)
Jan 27-29 (Fri-Sun)
Time: 9-1 PT
*with LIVE VIRTUAL DATES & Recorded Content to watch on your own time
Location: Online
Program Fee
$1050 (Includes 85HR PYTT + 20HR Postnatal Yoga Training including all classes, workshops and training manuals. 3 HRs of private mentorship. *Payment plans available upon request. When registering, use promo code ALEXAMOVES for $200 off!)
Sacred Birth Online Prenatal & Postnatal YTT
Sacred Birth, Prenatal Yoga Training is an 85+ hour prenatal and postnatal yoga training that provides you with mentorship and education to support pregnancy and beyond. The Yoga Alliance is offering the unique opportunity to complete your certification online during this time of social distancing. This interactive and live training will equip you with tools to empower and support pregnant people throughout their pregnancies and equip them with powerful practices and tools for labor which we believe is very needed in this world. This interactive in-home retreat will provide you with a framework to deepen your own connection to your body, support your yoga students or launch a career in the field of birth work.
In This Course You Will…
• Receive an internationally recognized certification in prenatal yoga teaching and holistic birth support
• Learn the fundamentals of our holistic and interdisciplinary approach to yoga
• Nourish your mind, body and spirit through daily yoga and meditation
• Rejuvenate your sense of purpose and passion, expanded community and heartfelt inspiration
What’s Unique About Our Approach…
Sacred Birth Yoga focuses on nurturing conscious pregnancy and parenthood while addressing the medical, political and spiritual considerations of birthing. Our program is holistically designed for those who are interested in learning a mind-body approach to pregnancy, childbirth and parenting preparation with a therapeutic focus. With deep roots in Northern India, our approach blends traditional Hatha, Vinyasa and a therapeutic framework to support empowered pregnancy and parenthood. Our alignment-based system incorporates mindfulness and traditional yogic wisdom with a modern understanding of the body. We believe yoga is for all people and create safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environments for you to discover your own potential. Our curriculum is developed around the three pillars of Mind, Body & Earth, believing that they are essential, interconnected aspects of the yogic path.
Facilitators
Julia Forest + Alexa J. Rittichier
Training Dates
Oct 22-23 (Sat & Sun)
Oct 29-30 (Sat & Sun)
Nov 4-6 (Fri-Sun)
Time: 9-1 PT
*with LIVE VIRTUAL DATES & Recorded Content to watch on your own time
Location: Online
Program Fee
$1050 (Includes 85HR PYTT + 20HR Postnatal Yoga Training including all classes, workshops and training manuals. 3 HRs of private mentorship. *Payment plans available upon request. When registering, use promo code ALEXAMOVES for $200 off!)
6-week Prenatal Yoga Series
This class series is designed to ease the discomforts of pregnancy while preparing the mind, body, and spirit for childbirth and parenthood. As a certified pre/postnatal fitness specialist and registered prenatal yoga teacher, Alexa will help guide students safely and effectively through the body’s changes during pregnancy and prep the body for childbirth. Through a mixture of slow flowing poses with modifications and prop usage for all stages of pregnancy, the practice encourages mindfulness, focus, and positivity to aid in the journey to parenthood. This class is open to pregnant people at any stage of their pregnancy.
Class meets weekly on Thursdays from 5:30-6:45pm PST June 16-July21 in-person at Namaspa Yoga Community or via Zoom
Prenatal Partner Yoga & Birth Support Workshop
This workshop is for birthing parents and their birthing partners. Learn relaxation and birth support techniques, find confidence, explore your fears and desires, and learn techniques for coping with the unknown of labor and birth.
Teaching Yoga & Movement for Postpartum Students
This workshop is for all yoga and movement teachers. You will feel more confident in supporting your students as they make their way back to public group yoga classes.
Teaching Yoga & Movement for Prenatal Students
In this Prenatal Yoga primer, we endeavor to take the worry out of teaching a pregnant student and supply you with the basics to be safe, knowledgeable and helpful in your teaching.
Sacred Birth Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training
Sacred Birth, Doula and Prenatal Yoga Training is an 85+ hour dual certificate training. This training equips yoga teachers with tools to empower and support pregnant women throughout their pregnancies and labor.