Whether you\'re looking for a crash course or just eager to escape into a workshop wonderland for a couple of hours, Blooma has something to delight you!
The following workshops and events are offered regularly. We also offer a variety of special workshops throughout the seasons.
Check the schedule to see what\'s up next.
","","","0"], ["285","Beginner's Workshop for Prenatal Yoga","Pregnant and thinking about trying yoga for the first time?
Tried yoga long ago and wondering how it will help you in your pregnancy and birth?
This workshop is for you! Join Sarah Longacre as she teaches you the basics of pre-natal yoga, gives you a primer on the names of poses, informs you on how yoga will help throughout your pregnancy and birth. You\'ll also learn the ins and outs of taking classes & workshops at Blooma, and receive a special deal on our New Student Special.
This workshop is held about once/month and is open to everyone.
Fee: $25
Have you:
A) Never done yoga before?
B) Loved prenatal yoga but want to see what Yoga is all about without a bump in the belly?
C) Practiced yoga back in the day but stepped of the mat and lost your way?
D) Dabbled in yoga but still think Down Dog is a poodle in need of prozac? E) Been practicing yoga and want a little tune up?
If you answered "Yes" to any of the above...YOU WIN!!!!
Grand Prize: Yoga 101!
Join Blooma instructor, Nan Gane, for an afternoon of learning the ins and outs of a yoga class.
You\'ll learn the basics of every yoga class, try out some of the most common poses and learn their names, bone up on breathing techniques, and get tips on easing into a new yoga practice. We promise you\'ll laugh, meet some new people, and feel completely safe and welcome. Upon completion you\'ll feel ready to take a Blooma Yoga for You! class. Open all men and women with an open mind an inkling of interest in yoga...
Offered about once a month.
Fee: $25
You\'ve made the incredible decision to breastfeed your baby, but what now?
In this workshop, we\'ll cover getting breastfeeding established, how to incorporate breastfeeding into your work and social life, how things change as baby grows, the weaning process, and common problems.
You\'ll get the information and strategies that you need to feel confident and successful in your breastfeeding goals. The workshop is open for expectant families and those with babies. Partners are encouraged to attend for no additional charge.
Fee: $50 (partners may attend for no extra charge)
","","","3"], ["261","Enlightened Mama Baby Care","Enlightened Baby: This afternoon workshop, created by Enlightened Mama childbirth educator Liz Abbene, focuses on safe, natural ways to promote health, bonding, and happiness in your new little one. Workshop topics include:
Instructor: Liz Abbene
"Liz was an amazing instructor! We learned so much and I can\'t wait for my next class if it is just as good as this one. Thanks for offering this class and helping us and our baby to be healthier more environmentally responsible people." --Enlightened Baby Student
Fee: $50 (partners may attend for no extra charge)
","","","4"], ["291","BYOB Partner Workshop","
BYOB for you, your partner and your baby--a class tailored to families!
Come join us on a relaxing Saturday afternoon. Experience Bring Your Own Baby class as a family, enjoying the time together, sharing this practice for babies and caregivers.
We\'ll start with a yoga practice for baby, then move into a practice for caregivers, that brings baby along for the ride. Imagine Warrior II with baby perched on your bent leg! We\'ll sing songs, and even have time for a quiet savasana at the end.
Come to this workshop to share a love of yoga with your growing family. Leave this workshop with ideas for a family home practice. as well as a restored body and mind, It\'s a great opportunity to take pictures, so bring your cameras!
This class is appropriate for your baby until s/he is beginning to crawl.
Offered about 1/month.
Instructor: Jennifer Colletti
Fee: $30 for your, your partner, and baby
","","","5"], ["292","","","","","6"], ["52","Belly Casting","Create a keepsake cast of your beautiful pregnant belly! Pregnancy is such a miraculous and precious time. What better way to celebrate new life than to preserve the beautiful body that nurtured it! A belly cast is literally a plaster cast of your pregnant belly.
In about an hour, we\'ll do the messy work for you. This is a wonderful way to commemorate your pregnancy with your partner, your mother, or a dear friend. And if you\'re looking for a gift to give a mother-to-be, a Belly Casting session is something she\'ll never forget. For more info, check out www.proudbody.com/castingtips.html.
Contact the studio to schedule your session.
Facilitator: Sarah Longacre
Cost: $60, supplies included
This baby shower alternative is catching on in popularity as more women wish to simply celebrate the joys of becoming a mother. A Blessing Way is a rite of passage for mothers who are expecting, inspired by Navajo tradition. It is performed late in the pregnancy and gives the mother not only strength, but also a rich, deeply spiritual connection to the birthing process. Here at Blooma we will host the Blessing Way for you and take care of all the details. Give a Blessing Way as a gift from a friend or a family member, or as a gift to yourself, your baby, and your family.
A Blooma Blessing Way includes the organization of the ceremony, the use of the Blooma studio, a belly cast, a Mother Blessing necklace, and a ceremony led by studio founder and doula Sarah Longacre. The ceremony also often includes poems, readings, and best wishes from the mother\'s circle of supporters. Call Blooma to reserve a date and time for your blessing. Learn more about Blessing Ways.
Facilitator: Sarah Longacre
Time: about two hours, one afternoon
Cost: $200
Partner Yoga. Breathe, move, and connect! Have a yogi date night, or just have fun with a friend, yoga buddy, parent, sibling, child—whomever delights you!
Practice this unique and uplifting form of yoga where you and your partner work together to build postures. Partner Yoga is a creative sequence of mutually beneficial partner stretches that fully integrates both people into each movement to connect body, mind, and spirit.
Partner Yoga emphasizes trust, compassion, and joy in your relationship while exploring strength, flexibility, and balance in your physical practice. We\'ll also learn some Thai Yoga Stretches that you can use at home.
The best part? No experience is necessary! This workshop presents a fun challenge and creates strong connections. Enjoy!
Instructor: Jessica Rosenberg
Time: 1 hour
Cost: $30 per couple
Family Yoga. It\'s just what it sounds like—a chance for parents and kids to experience the fun, relaxation, and connection of yoga together. No experience necessary, this class is filled with love and laughter for parents or care providers and their kiddos, ages 3 and up. Watch as the coordination of your child\'s growing body, mind, and personality are enhanced with an interactive yoga game, yoga poses, breath exercises and a mini-meditation.
The class is generally offered on a Sunday afternoon, on an occasional basis. Check the Schedule for Workshops for details.
Instructor: Jessica Rosenberg
Time: 2 hours, one afternoon
Cost: $30
Blooma will consider rental requests for baby showers, yoga parties, and mother blessings. Contact the studio to inquire.
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