Breathing for Labor and Birth

BREATHING FOR LABOR AND BIRTH Wednesday, June 20th 6:30 pm $35/mamaExperience the power of pregnancy with Karen Carola. Karen has assisted more than 3.000 women in delivering their children and is currently the Director of Midwifery for Kimball Medical Center. Bringing together the unique perspectives of a registered midwife, 30 years of OB-GYN experience, and a 500 hour RYT, Karen shares the secrets to a safe and empowering pregnancy, labor, and birth. Using her experience as a medical professional, Karen brings her immense knowledge into all of her lectures. In this class, Karen will teach the specific breathing techniques that she gives her patients. She will also demonstrate yoga postures for labor and show how to use a birthing ball. With the increase in cesarean section rate, Karen sought more positive methods to empower and support her patients. She became certified to teach yoga in order to give women the support they need. She believes that pregnancy grants the wonderful gift of self-knowledge and insight. As a devoted yogi, Karen recognizes that yoga is the doorway to knowing yourself and your baby. Karen Carola graduated from Columbia University with a Masters of Science in Midwifery in 1986. Karen holds a 200 hour yoga certification with Laurie Greene from Yoga Nine, a prenatal certification with Jacqui Reynolds at Kripalu Center for Health and Healing, and a prenatal immersion with Sue Elkind at Dig Yoga. Karen completed her 500 hour Yoga certification through Yoga Works. www.spiralpathyoga.com www.meetup.com/AsYourBabyGrows