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Valentine Partner Yoga Light Touch Offers Reiki Class for Pregnant
Women & Birth Partners
I
nstead of a typical box of chocolates or bouquet of flowers,
why not give your partner something that will last both of you
a lot longer and truly make your relationship tastier: a partner
T
here is now a Reiki I Certification specifically for pregnant
women and their birth partners. Mommies-to-be and babies
yoga class!
have special needs that can be addressed naturally, with Reiki.
Working with a partner allows for greater flexibility as you
In this class, you will learn how to use the Japanese touch
support each other in various poses. Novices to yoga find that
therapy technique to nurture your body, mind and spirit, im-
working with a partner allows them to experience yoga in a
prove health and wellness, and relieve stress! No pre-requisite
less intimidating atmosphere. Partner yoga creates an interde-
is required. You may attend as an individual or as a couple.
pendent relationship. As two people move their bodies to-
This class includes a certification for Reiki I following the
gether in yoga, it becomes a mutually beneficial act. A partner
Usui tradition, information about the history of Reiki, multiple
allows you to open your body and move more deeply into the
attunements, chakra information, meditation techniques, a
pose than you could alone. Balancing poses are more easily
manual, and the support of like-minded individuals/couples!
accomplished with partner support.
Plus:
Couples are often intimacy deprived due to the demands
•How to use Reiki to treat the pregnant woman
in their lives. Partner yoga is a great way to connect physically,
•How to reduce uncomfortable pregnancy symptoms
emotionally and spiritually with someone you care for. Playing
•Using Reiki during labor
together in yoga provides an opportunity to let go of the ego,
•Hand positions for pregnancy
have fun and laugh together while stretching and strengthening
•Connecting with and treating baby
the body. It is a great way to relieve stress.
•Treating mom and baby after birth
The challenges of yoga can provide insight to your strengths
•Special meditations for bonding and connecting with both
and weaknesses allowing you to better understand your needs
partner and your baby!
and those of your partner. Utilizing your partner’s strengths and
supporting them with yours allows you to relax, open your heart
Christina Allen of Light Touch will share her personal ex-
and experience yoga as it is meant to be.
perience using Reiki during her pregnancy and post partum –
Partner yoga classes offered at Family Yoga on Valentine’s
and Robert Wooten, Reiki Master-Teacher will share experi-
weekend will include a Friday evening and Saturday afternoon
ences from the birth partner perspective!
class. Saturday’s class will combine Thai massage with Partner
Class Details: Need to attend all three dates - Saturdays,
yoga. Friday’s class is 7-8:3pm at $30/couple. Saturday’s class
March 13, 20, & 27th 1-4pm. $110/individual or $200/couple.
includes partner Thai Massage and is 1-3pm at $40/couple.
Registration required due to limited space!
Cheryl Andres, nationally certified yoga instructor and owner
Contact Christina Allen, Reiki Master-Teacher 336-420-2398,
of Family Yoga, 1616-E Battleground Ave. in Greensboro.
Christina@triadlighttouch.com or visit www.triadlighttouch.
336-272-0005.
www.familyyoga.org. See ad on page 17.
com. See ad on page 54.
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