Pregnancy and birth changes your body. I think the idea of “back to your pre-pregnancy body” is a disempowering message. You made a small human (or a few of them) and birthed them into the world, your body went though an incredible transformation. Rather than yearning for something that was before, let’s focus on getting to know this new body. Postpartum recovery is a journey and everyone’s experience is unique and nuanced. It is important to be patient with your body, and it’s good to begin with classes that are specifically designed for the postpartum period. I am so glad you are here, and I am honored should you choose me to be a part of your postpartum recovery team.
“I have followed Annemaria to several studios to attend her classes. Her knowledge of post baby bodies and poses/adjustments to accommodate abdominal separation and other postnatal issues make her one of the best instructors in the area for this type of yoga.”
“Annemaria came at the recommendation of a friend who is a physical therapist and mom. Practices with Annemaria are both incredibly soothing and impactful. She gently guides you through effective, intentional poses, offering tips and reminders as you move through each one, allowing you to luxuriate in those yummy moments. “No hurry, no rush,” she says. I can honestly say I feel a huge positive difference in my body after every session with her. Thank you, Annemaria!”
POSTNATAL CLASSES
These practices include conscious core and pelvic floor work, shoulder and chest opening, and gentle flow. The class is always tailored for the participants of the day. Pre-crawling babies are welcome for the in-person classes, but the class is parent focused. This class is appropriate after getting the ok from your care provider to begin exercise again.
This practice is designed specifically for postpartum bodies with babies or children of any age. We will address the common spots of tightness in the shoulders, chest, and upper back and get to core and pelvic floor strengthening. We will take time to connect, flow and move and breathe, and at the end leave ample time for restorative postures. For this special class, leave babies and kiddos at home and enjoy two uninterrupted hours to yourself.
Come immerse in self care, nourish your body, mind and soul...and leave ready to parent again.
Postpartum Self Care Practice
Time for radical Self Care!
Connected Core
6-week Series for Postpartum Core & Pelvic Floor Recovery
We build function in your core and pelvic floor in a systematic way, starting from the deepest layers and moving toward the surface. In addition to the weekly classes, you’ll get exclusive video practices for daily at-home support and continued access to them for 6 additional months. This is a great place to begin your postpartum recovery, whether it’s right after getting the ok to begin exercise or later down the journey.
Deep Core Empowerment
Video Series for Abdominal Strength (Second Level to the Connected Core Series)
Looking for the next level up from the Connected Core Series?
This video series builds two more layers of challenge on top. This series is appropriate once your diastasis is functional and you have resolved any deeper pelvic floor issues. Get in touch with me before signing up if you need help assessing readiness. You’ll receive 4 video practices, with access to them for 6 months. The practices are very core centered and you’ll have a variety of exercises to access different layers of the abdominal muscles, as well as full body exercises to ignite your legs, hips, and shoulders.
Live series coming soon…
Engage with the Practice Library in two different ways, rent a class for 24h (cost $5-$7) or become a Monthly Subscriber for $25/month and access all of the content and new practices as soon as they are uploaded, plus exclusive content just for subscribers. You can select this Subscription during the checkout process.
In the Postnatal Library the Gentle Flow 45min practice is a good overall practice to explore. The rest of the practices are more targeted and I've kept everything at a manageable time stamp, for the exception of the Restorative Practice, you should give yourself the full hour and settle in for radical time of self-care! There are three practices that can be done in the early weeks of postpartum, for the rest, get the ok from your care provider to begin exercise again before exploring.
Need more help choosing where to begin? Please get in touch!
I hope these practices can support your journey, let me know how they feel!