The practice of yoga can prepare you for the challenges of childbirth and empower you during your pregnancy and the journey into motherhood.

Our 4 week program is designed for pregnant women (all stages welcome) and addresses many informative topics preparing you for an easier childbirth.

Learn breathing techniques, birthing positions, empowering birth affirmations, visualizations and comfort measures during a fun and nourishing class taught by Katja Brandis, certified prenatal yoga teacher, birth coach "doula", childbirth educator and infant care & massage instructor.

Pain coping and tension release exercises are included in each class. Informative handouts about the different stages of pregnancy, birthing and postpartum recovery are available after each class.

Click here for our weekly topics and more information about the instructor.

Our prenatal program is offered in collaboration with Child Birth Care, Washington DC's one-stop perinatal resource center.

Sundays 4-Week Series

Dates: TBA
Time: 1:00-2:15PM

Drop-in students welcome

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Birth Choices: an Open House Orientation

Find out about childbirth education classes, doulas, prenatal yoga, hypnobirthing and postpartum support - breastfeeding, newborn care, mom's fitness, infant massage.

The open house will offer you the opportunity to participate in a brief prenatal yoga session, learn about different childbirth philosophies (natural vs medicated), experience a labor relaxation and breathing exercise and get all your questions answered. Doulas and instructors mingle with parents and you can meet them face to face.

Saturday

Date: TBA

Time: 3:00-4:30PM

Fees: $25 per person/couple

Instructor: Katja Brandis

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Childbirth Education Class

Our childbirth education classes are designed along the curriculum of Birth Works®, accredited non-profit childbirth education organization.

Our classes help women gain confidence in their ability to give birth, and help birth companions become aware of ways they can make labor safer and more comfortable.

Weekend intensive
Date: TBA
Time: 2:00 - 7:00 PM

Cost: $165
Instructor: Katja Brandis

4-Weeks Series
Dates: TBA
Time: 7:00 -9:00 pm

Cost: $195

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