A Couples Workshop will be held this April 25th, 2010 to expectant Mamas and their birthing partners in my Metchosin Home Studio. The workshop will include handouts on ways to support a birthing woman, vocal toning, and partner poses. There will be an emphasis on massaging techniques in preparation for childbirth. Contact Christina at 778-430-0231 or email christina@sweetearthyoga.com to register or for more information.

Benefits of Massage:

Touch releases chemicals that have healthy and therapeutic effects.

When you are gently touched:
- your stress level declines
- your circulation improves
- your body’s natural pleasure enhancing chemicals enliven and these travel to both mother and baby
- also improves immune functions, reducing mother’s susceptibility to colds and flu

Studies have shown that pregnant mothers who receive massage sleep better and have lower levels of anxiety and depression.

Massaged mothers experience fewer complications during pregnancy and have a lower level of premature deliveries.