Back Strengthening for Pregnancy and Beyond

Back Strengthening for Pregnancy and Beyond is a back care class designed for pre and post natal women. The gentle stretching and strengthening exercises are combined with ergonomics, plus a little bit of dance and writing to help you connect to a deeper root of your being and feel better in your body while pregnant and breastfeeding.

To register, email Carolyn at carolynshauck@gmail.com

SPRING/SUMMER 2013 Schedule

Alma Midwifery Event Space, 1233 SE Stark

Tuesday, May 28th, 6:30 – 8:30pm, $15

Fertile Ground Family Center, 3575 NE Broadway

2-Saturdays Workshop:  June 8th and 15th, 10:30am – 12:30pm, $40

3-Saturdays Workshop:  September 21st, 28th and Ocotober 5th, 10:30am – 12:30pm, $50

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Yoga and Writing for PTSD

Yesterday was the first day of spring. One of my springtime resolutions is to write more posts. I prefer springtime resolutions to new year’s resolutions because spring is the time of action. I’m more apt to act on my resolutions this time of year. Anyhow…I also only want to post when I’m inspired to do … Continue reading →

general: ny times article on yoga

this is a great article on the dangers of yoga published in this week’s ny times magazine: how yoga can wreck your body i whole-heartedly believe that the way i practiced yoga for years contributed to my back pain in pregnancy. it’s so important to understand the limitations of your body before practicing yoga. unfortunately, … Continue reading →

class reflection: bedroom dancing

“more dancing, please!” that was a comment written on my first class evaluation sheet. i was not expecting it. i was nervous about including a little bit of dance in the first place. thinking that people would feel awkward. but the day that we did dance was fun, and it warmed up the room. when … Continue reading →

journal entry 12: trusting the body

from my journal march/april 2011 the pain in my right hip has returned on several occasions since his birth. about week 3 i had to walk with a severe limp because it hurt so badly. a couple of weeks ago, the pain was back again, so this time we (my chiropractor and i) talked to … Continue reading →

journal entry 11: birth story

i want to begin this again. last entry for tailbones + tadpoles was 12.16. i am no longer pregnant. the low back pain is gone. but i am still working, always working on finding the flow. i want to keep writing. discovering so much by documenting this process. so to start again,  i will begin … Continue reading →

free write 5: the voice behind the voice

and this is the irony: the excited anticipation of new life, knowing yours is half over practically. knowing you have piled years on top of years of so many mistakes. you remember mistakes. you have to remind yourself of things done out of courage and love. those tiny moments that change everything forever in ways … Continue reading →