Yoga for Moms with New Babies
8-week Program
Starts Thursday, January 9th
2-3:30pm EST on Zoom
(skips February 6th)
I know how hard postpartum life is, mama.
You have pain in places you never had before. Your belly & booty don’t look the way they used to. And you can’t even sneeze without peeing yourself a little.
You want to be able to carry your baby without feeling pain. You want to be able to laugh and sneeze without worrying about peeing yourself. You want to be active, and fit again!
And you can. But jumping right back into an intense workout routine isn’t going to get you there. Neither will “quick fixes” like hardcore diets.
I feel safe yet challenged in my practice every week. This class has increased my strength and stability and I highly recommend it to everyone who is postpartum.
If you want to feel good in your postpartum body, you need two things:
1. A movement practice specifically designed to reverse the muscular and skeletal changes that happened during your pregnancy and birth.
2. Consistency. It took 9 months for your body to get to this point. It’s going to take time to reverse it.
Mary is a gifted instructor who has such deep knowledge of the postnatal experience. She makes you feel like you're in a room together in the online setting. Mary has a warm and welcoming approach and is able to meet people where they are in her classes. Highly recommend!
You'll Love This Program If You:
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Recently had a baby
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Want to safely get back to exercise after birth
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Are a women experiencing chronic back or shoulder discomfort after birth
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Want a stronger butt
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Have diastasis recti
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A mom who wants stronger abs
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Moms who had a vaginal birth
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Moms who had a Cesarean birth
This Program NOT for:
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People who are not parents
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Postpartum moms who have not been cleared for exercise from their healthcare provider
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Moms who want to explore deep stretching
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Moms looking for a magic weight-loss program
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People with acute injuries
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Post-menopausal women
Mary is an amazing and thoughtful yoga instructor. It’s clear she’s incredibly knowledgeable and caring. Her virtual classes are so convenient for my schedule with a little one. I highly recommend taking Mary’s yoga classes- she’s an excellent virtual teacher so if you’re hesitant to try virtual yoga, give Mary a try.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Can I still sign up if I can’t make all the live classes?
Yes! All the classes will be recorded and sent to you.
You don’t have to attend all the live classes to sign up. You will receive a recording after each class, and you will have 1 week to watch the recording.
However, I recommend coming live, if possible - even if just for a few minutes. You’ll have a more in-depth experience if I’m there watching, guiding, and supporting you through the practice.
That being said, we’re all moms. Sometimes things come up and we can’t make it to live events. Plus, 90 minutes can be a long time, especially if you have a newborn.
If you need to miss a live class, come late, leave early, or turn off your video for 20 minutes to feed your baby - that’s fine!
My youngest is five. Am I still considered postpartum? Can I come?
Yes! Many women who enroll in this class have toddlers or kids in grade school.
Once postpartum, always postpartum. This class is for moms who deal with abdominal, pelvic floor, neck, shoulder or back problems after adding a new child to the family (adoptive moms- you can have these issues, too). It’s for any mom who is feeling lonely and craving connection with other moms who get it.
But the class is NOT for everyone. Post-menopausal women- you deserve attention, too, but your needs become a little different as your hormones change, so this class isn't suited for you. It's not for women who don't have children.
I tried yoga before. It was too fast and didn’t feel safe. Is this different?
Yes. Unlike most yoga classes, postpartum yoga is specifically designed for your postnatal body.
General purpose yoga classes emphasize opening your hips, hamstrings and spine. They focus on strengthening the front body (quads, chest) - and strengthening the abs with crunch-like movements. When your postpartum, you need the exact opposite.
You need to strengthen your posterior chain, open the front body, and focus on deep core work instead of superficial core work like crunches.
Don’t expect endless Chaturangas, arm balances, or “showy” poses.
Instead, we’ll move slowly and intentionally so you can actually heal, and make space in your postpartum body.
I do better in in-person classes. I did a Zoom class before and I didn’t get the support or modifications I needed. Will this be different?
I literally guarantee this class will be completely different from any Zoom or online class you’ve tried before.
You leave your camera on, and I sit at my desk. I instruct almost exclusively with my words. This allows me to watch you, and adjust my instructions accordingly. I can see if something is working or if it isn’t. I can see if you are breathing. I can see HOW you are breathing. I can see if your glutes are engaged (or not engaged). I can see if your jaw is tense. Along the way, I offer personalized suggestions to help you maximize the practice for YOUR body.
Will there be time to talk/vent/connect like we normally do in your classes?
Yes! In fact, I have extended the length of this class to 90 minutes (instead of 75).
That will leave us plenty of time to check in and connect at the beginning of class, and still allow a good hour of movement. This class always starts with a 15-25 minute group chat so I know what is going on in your body and heart, and adjust my class plans accordingly. I always leave a little time at the end for my classes for additional questions and connection.
Do I need any equipment to join this class?
It would be helpful if you had a yoga mat and two 4-inch yoga blocks.
Everything else you need, I guarantee you already have at home (pillows, blankets, etc). Blocks are really hard to re-create at home.
The guided pelvic floor breathing was so helpful for me, and I found myself using it throughout the day to help me relax my pelvic floor! Yes!! I am noticing less pelvic floor heaviness/ache- so that’s really giving me hope.
Come for the yoga, stay for the moms who get it.
Limited time offer: $249.
Price increases to $299 on December 2nd
Payment plans available.