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Jeanna’s Current Public Class Offerings: (Private classes in your home or office are also available. For information on class content or to schedule private lessons, please contact Jeanna at 408-275-1250 or jeanna@mindfulmama.net. Scroll down to "Studio Information" for specific enrollment info, location, and pricing.) |
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Day Tuesday Thursday Thursday Thursday Friday |
Time 5:30- 6:45pm 11:15- 12:45 1:00- 2:15 4:00- 5:00 2:30- 4:00 |
Class Prenatal Drop-in Prenatal Drop-in Mom & Baby Youth Yoga Prenatal Drop-in |
Location Blossom Yoga Is Youthfulness Yoga Is Youthfulness Southwest YMCA Avalon Art & Yoga Center |
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Class Descriptions: Whole Birth Prenatal Yoga is a wonderful way to exercise, connect with yourself and your baby, and prepare for the journey of birth and motherhood. Our classes are taught in the style of Whole Birth™Yoga, developed by Robin Sale based in part on the mindfulness technique of Jon Kabat-Zinn. A typical class consists of 45 minutes to one hour of sharing and discussion with a different theme each week, 45 minutes to one hour of yoga, and a 10-minute deep relaxation. This format allows you to build deep relationships with other mothers-to-be, nurture yourself through your pregnancy, and identify and plan for what is important to you in your birth experience. Many mothers express that yoga was the single most effective way of preparing for birth. Drop-in Prenatal Yoga is a great option for those who are unable to commit to a regular schedule or who would like to practice more than once per week. Although shorter class time prohibits discussion, there is time for a brief check-in and questions before we begin our yoga practice. |
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Support continues in the post-partum period with Mom & Baby Yoga. Class includes yoga and movement to aid recovery from pregnancy and birth, discussion and community building to ease the transition into motherhood, and a fun opportunity to connect with your baby. Babies are always honored in this class, even when they are crying, need to be changed or fed. Moms never need to leave the circle to meet their babies' needs. If you are struggling with a fussy baby, you will find comfort and support here. |
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If you are simply looking for a great yoga class, but are not in
the throes of the childbearing year, Mindful Mama offers Adults' Mixed Level Yoga. In this late afternoon hatha yoga class,
we will come together to feed the soul through meditation, vigorous asana practice, and a gentle restorative pose to
finish your day powerfully and peacefully. Appropriate for beginners, as well as those with a long-time yoga practice.
Girls Yoga is a beginner’s level class for girls ages 9 to 14 to build strength, flexibility, and confidence in a fun and nurturing environment. Inspired by Whole Birth Yoga, there will be time for a check-in as a way to foster community among participants and create a safe and open-hearted space to explore the art of yoga. Youth Yoga for ages 8 and up, is a chance for kids to “play” with yoga. Together we explore many elements of yoga, including poses, chants, and even meditation in a fun and lighthearted way. Parents are not required to attend, but are welcome to stay and join in the fun, too. |
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Studio Information: Blossom Birth Services is located at 299 S. California Avenue, Ste.120, Palo Alto. Yoga classes are $17 each or $90 for a 6-class punch card. Blossom can be reached at 650-321-2326 and their office hours are Monday through Friday. 10:00- 1:00. Southwest YMCA is located near the Westgate area of San Jose at 13500 Quito Road, Saratoga. Membership is required to attend YMCA classes, however they are quite affordable at $76 per month for a family or only $25 per month for youth ages 11- 18. (Children 10 and under are free with their parents membership.) Plus, you get all the other benefits of membership in addition to yoga classes. Yoga Is Youthfulness at 590 Castro Street in Mountain View is in the same building as Wells Fargo Bank. Class is $15 drop-in or $120 for a 10-class series (Mom & Baby class card good for three months from date of purchase). New students may purchase an introductory card for $25, good for three classes. Avalon Art & Yoga Center is located at 370 S. California Avenue, Palo Alto. Drop-in for $17 each or $75 for 5 classes, $140 for 10 classes, $300 for 25 classes. Avalon can be reached at 650-324-2517. Avalon also has sells a variety of yoga products, books, and CDs, and showcases the art of local artists. Hiruko Center is just off Foothill Expressway in Los Altos at 987 Fremont Avenue. 6-week sessions are $96 and pre-registration is required. Contact them at 650-949-1233 or info@hirukocenter.com. |
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Parents' Meditation Group Parents: Are you feeling stressed, overwhelmed, barely getting by with all the demands of parenthood? Yeah, me too! Join me for a little venting, a little breath of fresh air, and a lot of practicing mindfulness. Parents' Meditation Group now forming for Spring 2008. For any and all parents- whether you are expecting your first baby or are watching your teens go off to college. No prior meditation experience necessary. Suggested donation of $10, but all are welcome. Please contact Jeanna for more information and upcoming schedule. |
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