Classes/Calendar
For
dates/times and locations of public classes please visit my
calendar.
Classes are color coded so you can find them easier, all classes related to postpartum and newborn care are highlighted in green.
I’m looking forward to your attending one or more of our
classes!
General Details for all Classes
Classes are held by RSVP only. To RSVP, call Charlotte at
512.497.8276 or e-mail to mail@ayurdoula.com with "class
title" in subject line. Please include a phone number in e-mail RSVPs. Classes held @ Infinity Wellness Center are
limited to 10 persons due to classroom size.
Breast Self Care through Massage and Lymph Drainage
$20 per person, classes are highlighted in Teal; usually on a Tues evening
or Saturday.
Breast care is an important part of female health and it is so easy to do. Bring the
women in your life that you care about!
We start with an overview of the structure of the breast and its physical
structures. I follow with a two demonstrations: one on the correct way to get the
lymphatic system moving, the second demo details a simple self-care regimen
using strokes commonly used in massage to move the fluids-lymph and bloodout
of the breast. This is detoxifying, reduces strain on breast ligaments, and
reduces sag due to accumulated fluids.
Info on bras and how they contribute to and/or reduce breast health will be
shared. For women choosing to wear a bra, information is included on where to
get a good fitting, supportive bra locally or by internet order.
Breast massage is also available as a bodywork service in my office. Requires
an additional intake form as per TDH regulations.
Breast Care for 3rd Trimester, Postpartum and Preventing
Engorgement
$20 per person, classes are highlighted in Light Blue; usually on
Wednesdays or Saturdays.
If you’re asking yourself “Where did these breasts come from?”, you’re probably
experiencing the breast changes associated with pregnancy and imminent
lactation. This class is tailored specifically for the women in their childbearing
year, and is especially helpful for first-time mamas.
The demos are similar to the class for non-lactating women, but more specific as
to the changes you are experiencing and will give you an understanding of your
breast and its shifts during this life cycle. Information is shared on when a
woman is most likely to experience engorgement. The techniques shared present
a relatively pain-free method for eliminating engorgement, improving latch and
thereby facilitating lactation.
Lymph Drainage 101
$20 per person, classes are highlighted in Gray; usually on a Tues or Wed
evening or Saturday.
Everyone needs to know this simple self care regimen for living your best life in a
world that can overload our systems with toxic waste. The lymphatic system is in
essence the body’s sewage system; when it backs up, we experience many
symptoms, some of which are swelling, pain and weight gain.
After a brief overview on how the system works and the location of the major
node groups, we move on to the hands on part of the class. Two demonstrations
are included: one on the correct way to get the lymphatic system moving, the
second demo details the strokes commonly used in lymphatic massage to move
the excess fluid. This is detoxifying and many people experience deep relaxation.
Full body lymphatic massage is also available as a bodywork service in my
office.
Infant
Massage Instruction
Public classes are $30 per family, classes are highlighted in Green;
usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday or Saturdays. Location varies. Private in-home classes may also be arranged, see details
below.
Class size for infant massage is limited to 4 families @ Infinity Wellness
Center due to classroom size; and 10 families @ Butterfly Elements.
This is an interactive class; so, please bring your non-crawling baby, and a
blanket, pillow or boppie. If you are awaiting your precious arrival, please bring a
flexible baby sized doll. Handouts and small bottle of Ayurvedic infant massage
oil will be provided for use in class; you may take this home to begin infant
massage as soon as baby’s umbilical cord falls off.
The class overview covers the benefits of infant massage to your baby and you,
types of oils/lotions that are good for baby, infant cues, massage strokes and
hand positions to remove stress. Then we move into the interactive portion, by
following the instructor's cues and motions with the demo doll, you get
immediate hands-on experience with your baby. We finish with Q & A and time
for new families to chat.
Private in-home class is $85 for one family
The family receives a 4 ounce bottle of Bindi Ayurvedic Baby Massage Oil and a
copy of Vimala McClure Schneider’s book Infant Massage: A Handbook for
Loving Parents and a totally private class in the comfort of her own home.
A mom can also hostess an in-home class for her family and friends (up to 7 more
families); hostess pays $40, others pay $25. Hostess receives same items listed
for private class, all others receive handout and small oil bottle. Dates/times are
more flexible and by appt for in-home classes.
New Mom New Baby Class
taught by Ruth Phy, 512.468.1576, Sliding Scale $25-50 per family, classes are highlighted in Green.
Location varies.
This class covers postpartum for both the mom and baby. This class includes
information on breastfeeding, sleep, nutrition, diapering, attachment parenting
and helping support mamas to find their own way as they mother their new
baby.
Potty Training Class for babies 9-15 months
taught by Ruth Phy,
512. 468.1576, $25 per family, classes are highlighted in Green. Location
varies.
This course covers the supplies you need and the method of teaching a baby the
milestone of using the potty without discipline or force. Get connected with your
baby as you learn what cues your baby gives when needing to eliminate. Ruth is
available for a home visit (additional charge) when needed to help the parent
learn to potty train.
Surya™ Meditation
Donations to Center of Rational Spirituality (CRS) Or Sri
Somesvara Temple gratefully accepted. Classes are highlighted in
Purple; usually held once a quarter on Wednesday or Saturdays.
General benefits of including meditation as a daily practice are many. Some of
these benefits are: increased health and vitality; a sharp, focused mind; abundant
creativity; inner peace and harmony and greater happiness.
The Surya™ Meditation is easy to learn and extremely effective.
You can learn it online at www.michaelmamas.com.
This powerful and effortless meditation brings a profound rest to
the physiology. Unlike other meditations that impose a conditioning
upon the physiology or mind, the Surya™ Meditation frees you
from programming in general. After several months in practice of the Surya™
Meditation, you may ask for the DVD to be shipped to you from Mount Soma on
deepening your experience with the Surya™ Meditation.
It’s a perfect meditation that’s easy on the body for pregnant mamas as well. My
guru, Brahmarshi says “When mama transcends, baby transcends!”
Surya™ Meditation retreats and classes are held year round at the Learning
Center at Mount Soma ashram in the beautiful Smoky Mountains west of
Asheville, NC. If you’d like to learn this meditation one-on-one, please contact
Charlotte for an appointment time at Infinity Wellness Center.
