sacred birth ytt
Welcome to Sacred Birth yoga & doula program!
Here is a list of helpful items to have on hand for the course. Many of these books can be found second hand also. For your convenience, we have compiled a list of recommended items for this journey.
REQUIRED READING:
The Birth Partner by Penny Simkin (become familiar but not necessary to read all)
Please choose 1 prenatal yoga book. Here are two that we recommend:
“Yoga Mama: The Practitioner's Guide to Prenatal Yoga” by Linda Sparrowe
“Iyengar Yoga for Motherhood: Safe Practice for Expectant & New Mothers” by Geeta S. Iyengar
OPTIONAL READING:
The Shakti Coloring Book : Goddesses, Mandalas and the Power of Sacred Geometry by Ekabhumi Charles Ellik
The Hidden Feelings of Motherhood by Kathleen Kendall-Tackett (2005 or later)
Birthing From Within by Pam England and Rob Horowitz
Placenta – the Forgotten Chakra by Robin Lim
Bountiful, Beautiful, Blissful by Gurmukh
Childbirth and the Evolution of Homo Sapiens by Michel Odent
What to have on hand
Two blankets or folded towels
Blocks or a stack of books
Small Pilates Ball
Exercise Ball
Other items that are useful:
Bolsters or pillows (pillows from your bed could work)
Yoga mat
Yoga strap (the belt from a robe is a good substitute)
Journal/Notebook
Pens/pencils, art supplies
A doll if you have one for learning infant massage
*Please note that any substitutions will work, these are examples. We encourage you to use whatever you may have on hand at your home.
WE CAN’T WAIT TO MEET YOU!
We are excited to embark on this journey together and look forward to meeting each of you. If you have any questions in the meantime, don’t hesitate to reach out to us at: info@awakenedspirityoga.com!
Blessings,
Julia & Stefanie
