OFFERINGS FOR WOMEN
Created by Brenda Strong, this class focuses on the 1st, 2nd & 4th chakras to encourage fertility, creativity and embracing the power of the Divine Feminine. It is a yin style of yoga that focuses on maintaining homeostasis and increasing energetic flow in the body, particularly in the area of the second chakra or 'seat of creation'. Yoga4Women acknowledges that we as women are unique in our make up, and are the vessels of creation, whether it is to create a child, a relationship, or our dreams. Suitable for all levels, including prenatal students.
Pre & Post Natal Yoga:
Pre-Natal yoga can help keep you in shape and do what is best for your baby-to-be. While relieving physical, mental and emotional stress, yoga gives you an opportunity to breathe deeply and prepare yourself for the birthing process, as well as establish a community with other pregnant women.
Post-Natal yoga is a beautiful way for a new mother to reconnect to and heal her body. It's also brings about opportunity for finding balance between the many responsibilities of that of her new born child and taking care of herself. It teaches patience, as well as strengthening and de-stressing the body. This work can also help with any pelvic disorders, pre-existing, or caused by childbirth.
'Circumference of Hope' is a monthly Los Angeles based fertility support group.
WHO IS THIS SUPPORT GROUP FOR?
This group is designed for any woman on the fertility journey who feels she needs to connect with other women going through the same thing. It doesn't matter if you are trying to conceive naturally; are in the midst of fertility treatments; or moving towards the process of adoption. This is about women connecting to eachother, and themselves, so they feel supported and empowered.
HOW IS THIS GROUP DIFFERENT FROM OTHER FERTILITY SUPPORT GROUPS?
This support group will provide the space for sharing and it will also nuture the ancient energy of ritual and the women's sacred circle. Each meeting will include some aspect of the yoga component (breath, movement, meditation, etc).
WHAT IS THE GROUP FORMAT?
There will be Four Main Pillars of the group's time together each meeting:
1) SILENCE & ATTENTION TO INTENTION
As you enter the space, we will hold talking towards a minimum as all arrive and start to settle in . We will then join together in the sacred circle to set our personal intentions.
2) CONNECTION TO BODY
We will spend a few minutes doing breathwork, meditation, movement, or mantra (i.e. the 'yoga component').
3) SHARING/ COMMUNITY
The community will share whatever they need to. Depending on the week, this could be an open share and/or may inlcude a guided or moderated sharing time.
4) GRATITUDE & SEALING THE SACRED CIRCLE
Sealing our time together and leaving the group with a sense of gratitude, and tools for coping.
To find out the schedule, RSVP and more info, visit: Circumference of Hope.
TERMS & CONDITIONS for FERTILITY SUPPORT GROUPS
Fertility support group sessions are held at the DSY home studio in Hancock Park
(Los Angeles 90004).
$20/ suggested donation*; Bring a new friend to the group and it’s two-for-one.
RSVP to spark@divinesparkyoga.com — you will receive location details and any necessary instructions for that month's support group at that time. Should you have any questions, feel free to be in contact.
* No one will be turned away for lack of funds.
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Wendy's guidance helped me connect with my body, rather than resent it. Since working with her, I have truly found peace within my journey.
-Kim B. (now mother of two!, Santa Monica)
You've given me great healing and support during one of the toughest times in my life.
- J.K. (Van Nuys)
