Ayurvedic Wisdom for Modern Pregnancy & Postpartum: Nourish Your Pregnancy & Prepare for a Supported Postpartum
Led by: Axelle Latortue, Ayurvedic Practitioner trained at the Ayurvedic Institute
A 3-part workshop series for expectant parents and birth workers.
For: Pregnant people (partners welcome), Doulas, midwives, and birth workers, Anyone interested in holistic women’s health
Part 1: Foundations of Ayurveda for Pregnancy
Part 2: Nourishing Pregnancy the Ayurvedic Way
Part 3: The Postpartum Sacred Window
In this series, you’ll learn how to:
Support your body through each stage of pregnancy
Understand pregnancy and postpartum through an Ayurvedic lens
Nourish yourself with simple foods and spices
Use simple Ayurvedic home remedies for common pregnancy discomforts
Prepare for a more supported & restorative postpartum
Care for the nervous system during this transformative time
Details:
Dates: Saturday, June 6, Saturday, June 13, Saturday, June 20
Time: 9 AM – 12 PM
Location: Ayurvedic Community Wellness Center
Early Bird: $135 (through May 15)
$150 Individual
Special Add-On Rate for Partners (+$60).
Discounted Price for Birth Workers.
Email frontdesk@ayurvediccommunitywellnesscenter.com for more information.
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Limited to 12 participants for an intimate, small-group experience
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