Michelle Maniaci has developed a form of prenatal mind-body-spirit fitness and childbirth preparation that integrates movement science with adapted yoga and belly dance. This combination ensures the highest degree of safety and effectiveness during the most important time in your baby's development.
Movements taught are ideal for use during labor to reduce pain and support the body's natural birthing ability. This program tones, stretches, and strengthens specific muscles and trains them to support women during pregnancy, labor, and childbirth. Women learn how to prevent common musculoskeletal complaints such as low back pain and shoulder tension with evidenced based movement principles. The result is a safe, empowering, relaxing, and energizing activity during the most sacred time in a womans life. New mothers and pregnant women gather to celebrate their femininity, share experiences, exercise, and have fun together. Classes allow for bonding with baby and strengthening the relaxation response and one's innate healing ability. This class is ideal for women who are preparing for Vaginal or Cesarean Birth, during preconception, and for those going through IVF therapy.
Group classes are available, please contact Michelle for more information at 305.206.2229.
All classes are 75 minutes long.
Attire: Comfortable clothing. Bare feet or soft dance shoes. Hip scarves and finger cymbals available for purchase.
Pregnancy Yoga with Adapted Bellydance for Fitness, Childbirth Preparation, and Postpartum Recovery.