The Mother is in all of us – whether we’ve experienced pregnancy, birth and postpartum or not. This group of classes support the Mother energy – generation & nurturing of new life.
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PREGNANCY, BIRTH AND POSTPARTUM WITH AYURVEDA
This approx. 2 hour class covers Ayurvedic support for pregnancy, birth and postpartum. Ancient techniques are blended with Terra’s midwifery knowledge and experience. Originally presented to the Colorado Ayurvedic Medicine Association, it will make more sense if you know some Ayurveda.
AYURVEDA FOR LABOR AND BIRTH – RADIO INTERVIEW WITH TERRA RAFAEL
This 1 hour talk (MP3) is an interview by Sarah Lou of BirthWorks with Terra Rafael on various aspects of Ayurveda teachings supporting healthy labor and birth.
ENHANCING POSTPARTUM WITH AYURVEDA
Postpartum is a time when women can rejuvenate OR become weaker. Teachings of Ayurveda tell how to use this time for rejuvenation. When women are cared for, their digestion re-ignited, their Vata soothed, they benefit greatly, sometimes healing long-standing imbalances and problems AND their babies receive excellent milk to grow on.
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JOURNEY TO THE GREAT MIDWIFE – INNER JOURNEY
This three part inner journey is for body, mind and spirit – especially helpful in issues around pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.
Part 1 – the mind – what is the Great Midwife and how to create the space for the journey.
Part 2 – the body – relaxes the body (and mind) to open to the journey
Part 3- the spirit – the guided visualization, Journey to the Great Midwife