Prenatal Labor Training & Visualization

with Krista O'Dea

A Four-Week Series Starting March 4th at 5:00pm

3/4, 3/11, 3/18

$50 for full series / $25 per drop in

Prepare your body and mind for the marathon of labor and birth!

In addition to building stamina and mobility through safe and gentle movement, we will focus on meditation and relaxation techniques to build mental endurance while incorporating visualizations to inspire positive birth experiences and communicate with your growing baby.

This holistic, mind and body corrective exercise style program prioritizes proper breathing techniques to activate and engage the powerhouse of your body - the core - with an emphasis on preventing diastasis recti, facilitating pelvic floor health, and optimizing release of the muscles surrounding the pelvis.

This whole-body program will focus on optimizing the muscles of the inner core (diaphragm, transverse abdominals, and pelvic floor) while building strength and increasing pelvic and rib cage mobility for optimal position of baby and ease of movement throughout labor. We will begin our class with breath and core activation. After your core is activated and engaged, we will move on to Labor Training which involves alternating intervals of work in the form of strength circuits and/or cardio with intervals of rest to simulate the wave-like pattern of labor contractions.

We will focus on breathing and mindfulness techniques to get through the work and enjoy meditative visualization to allow for full rest and recuperation before the work begins again.

Be prepared to leave class feeling energized, strong, and relaxed!

Please bring a water bottle and wear comfortable workout clothing.

Grippy socks are optional as barefoot is preferred.