Heart Connection
Practicing mindfulness, radical love, movement and breath
in your pregnancy, birth, and beyond
Join us for a 2 hour interactive session for parents-to-be. We will explore and practice a variety of Mindfulness Techniques as they apply to the different chapters of your journey of becoming a parent. We practice powerful self reflection through art and journal prompts, learn new mindfulness techniques, explore radical loving kindness, and embody your newly learned mindfulness techniques through movement or exercises relevant to each stage of becoming a parent. The content & exercises are meant to supplement a traditional childbirth preparation class, and prepares you at an emotional and spiritual level.
By taking this session you will:
Complete pre-session journal entries
Make art and journal entries as a keep - sake
Learn 4 Mindfulness practices to calm your nervous system and reduce stress
Make Affirmation cards and learn about Needs Dialogue cards
Learn about Loving Kindness Meditations and what is Self - Compassion?
Practice your newly learned Mindfulness techniques as you move and role -play becoming a parent
End with 3 take home exercises which are hand-crafted to weave together Mindfulness with keep - sake art exercise
WHEN: Available Mon - Fri 9-3 PM by appointment. Request an appointment link from Caroline.
WHERE: Virtually. Link sent after appointment made.
Cost: $275
Donations: Giving Austin Labor Support (GALS) is a Travis County 501c3 non-profit dedicated to helping birthing people and making families stronger by providing emotional, physical, and educational support. 10 % of the proceeds from each session will go towards GALS.
This course is offered to supplement your medical care, not a replacement. No clinical advice will be given.
Great for first time pregnant people and experienced parents
Very helpful for folks with high-risk pregnancies, a history of infertility, or if you are experiencing some anxiety or depression
Good for those planning a hospital or out-of-hospital birth, hoping for a natural birth or planning an epidural or cesarean
Participants will use pen and paper, colored pencils, yoga mat or soft blanket,10 index cards, an ice-cube, and a quiet open heart
““Birth and the transition to parenthood should be an experience that enriches parents’ lives. As babies are dependent on adults and cannot describe how they feel, we have a special responsibility to look after them. Birth should be as gentle, loving and protective as possible. As the foundation of family life, the significance for society of birth and early parenting is enormous”. ”