[Deb]

We have recently added an "Introduce Yourself" section to the forum, so I figured I would start things off.

My name is Deb Flashenberg. I am the owner and director of the Prenatal Yoga Center. Almost 6 years ago, I had the idea (actually I think it was my mother who had the idea) that I should get certified as a prenatal yoga teacher. After researching the best program, I headed out to Seattle to study with Colette Crawford at the Seattle Holistic Center. When I returned I started teaching two classes a week out of a small room at another yoga studio. Soon I was up to 6 classes a week!

After about 10 months of running classes, the room that I rented was to be converted into a dressing room. I had to find another space. So that led to the birth of the Prenatal Yoga Center.

We now offer 12 prenatal yoga classes, mommy and me, postnatal, music for babies, infant masage and many other classes. I wanted the center to be more than just a place you pop in and out of to take yoga. I wanted it to be a full resource center for new and expectant moms.

One of the most rewarding parts of this center is hearing the feedback and stories from the students. I am continuously humbled and awed by student's tales of their experiences during pregnancy and after.

So when you have some time, take a moment and introduce yourselves. It is all of you that create this community. It also helps add a personality to your username.

[Arinne]

Deb, I think this website is so fantastic! Congrats to you and your husband and your ever-growing vision of the Center! Regards - Arinne Grauer (Tress)

[Deb]

thanks Arinne. i appreciate your positive feedback. feel free to go on the resource list and rate or review any of the resources you know of.

hope the world of mommy-hood is treating you well.

take care
deb

[utpalbarman]

Hi,

Introductions to Integral Yoga and to the people and centers who aspire to its golden promise.Yoga is a way of life, an art of righteous living or an integrated system ... It is through this basic treatise that the essential message of yoga spread .

Max

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[jkapet]

deb,
i wanted to thank you for posting videos online
i recently found the site and i am thrilled that i can do yoga at home.
i work full time and have a 13 month old so it doesnt give me much to go out and be active
im expecting #2 in a little less than 2 months i hope the yoga helps!!!
it would be great if u can post some post natal videos too

thanks!
jacqueline

[amoli]

Developed in India, yoga is a spiritual practice that has been evolving for the last 5,000 years or so. The original yogis were reacting, in part, to India's ancient Vedic religion, which emphasized rituals. The yogis wanted a direct spiritual experience -- one on one -- not symbolic ritual. So they developed yoga.
Yoga means "union" in Sanskrit, the classical language of India.

According to the yogis, true happiness, liberation and enlightenment comes from union with the divine consciousness known as Brahman, or with Atman, the transcendent Self. The various yoga practices are a methodology for reaching that goal.
In hatha yoga, for example, postures and breathing exercises help purify the mind, body and spirit so the yogi can attain union.

Pranayama breathing exercises help clear the nadis, or channels, that carry prana the universal life force, allowing prana to flow freely. When the channels are clear and the last block at the base of the spine has been opened, Kundalini rises through the spine, through the central channel called the sushumna-nadi, and joins the crown chakra. According to the tradition, the release of Kundalini leads to enlightenment and union.
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[Colleen]

Hi, Debs thanks for a wonderful website and a great opportunity to meet other Prenatal Yoga Teachers. I have been teaching Prenatal, Postnatal and Vinyasa/Hatha Yoga in Singapore for over 12 years. There are not many experienced/qualified Prenatal Yoga teachers in Singapore, so this forum is a great opportunity to meet and talk to others in the same field.

Colleen

[jocelyndong]

en, that's good, i will have a try.Lhasa Travel Tips