Flow and Grow
    ​We are gearing up to start another round of Flow & Grow, and we are thrilled to offer it again!! This round of our unique 5-week workshop, starts Monday April 7th, and combines the benefits of prenatal yoga and stretching, with essential education and support, ensuring you are well-prepared for the journey of childbirth and parenthood.     Bridget Parke, Birth Doula, Childbirth Educator, and owner of CNY Born, comes together with Man Hue Duong, owner and Yoga instructor of Yoga Shala to bring you this group combining essential prenatal stretching with community learning, and opportunities to build your village and find other mommas to travel this road with. Our series is designed to be a casual discussion circle setup for those with a desire to learn and prepare more for labor, delivery and postpartum as well as bringing together our community, and supporting each other in this journey!
    Series Details:
    • Duration: 5 weeks running on Mondays from 6-8pm, running 4/7-5/5
    • Location: Yoga Shala 7 Kirkland Ave, Clinton NY
    • Who: Expectant mothers in any stage of pregnancy
    • Cost: $200 for all 5 sessions, please plan to attend all 5 [New this session: Option to include partner during birth plan session!]
    • Format: Each session starts with 30-40 minutes of prenatal yoga, followed by group sharing and conversations, and finishes with 45 minutes of a mini-class discussion on key prenatal and postpartum topics
    Weekly Sessions Topics Include:
    • Introducing Local Pregnancy Resources, and 3rd Trimester Preparation:
      • Common pregnancy symptoms
      • Local resources for expectant parents
      • Preparing for the third trimester
      • Hospital bag essentials
    • Stages of Labor and Delivery
      • Overview of the stages of labor
      • Delivery preparation
      • Pain management techniques
    • Breastfeeding with Cat- Special guest host, Cat of The Good Latch Cat
      • Breastfeeding 101 prep
      • Proper latch and positioning
      • Common breastfeeding challenges and solutions
      • Q&A session with a IBCLC
    • Creating a birth plan
      • Importance of a birth plan, and what key elements to include
      • Discussing preferences with your healthcare provider
      • Creating a visual birth plan together
      • NEW THIS SESSION: Option to bring your spouse or partner with you to the birth planning class!
    • Postpartum & Newborn Care
      • Postpartum recovery and self-care
      • Newborn care basics (feeding, diapering, bathing)
      • Recognizing and addressing postpartum depression
      • Resources and support for new parent


    Stretch and Roll

    Sleepytime Stretch and Roll

    Prenatal/Postnatal Yoga 60 mins
    This class is for mommas, before or after birth, who would like a multifaceted approach to nourishing the body, heart and mind during this special time. Find stretch, support, courage and community through shared experience.

    Yoga Church 60 mins
    Tap into the divine within this gentle yoga class that includes discourse and guided meditation that strengthens the mind’s ability be malleable and centered through the ups and downs of life.