Podcasts about prenatal yoga center

Did you know that a reported 1 out of 5 people who give birth experience PMADs (Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders)? However, the professionals I have spoken to believe the number is closer to 1 in 3. Today we explore the world of PMADs- how to recognize the line between baby blues and PMADs, when it might be time to seek support, and where to find the help you need. Joining me today on Yoga| Birth| Babies, I have Sydney Pollack-Tobert. Sydney is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW), certified perinatal mental health therapist (PMH-C), and a child therapist located on the Upper West Side. Sydney is a mom to one human baby and two dogs- and is a a proud alumn of Prenatal Yoga Center! Get the most out of each episode by checking out the show notes with links, resources and other related podcasts at: prenatalyogacenter.com Don't forget to grab your FREE guide, 5 Simple Solutions to the Most Common Pregnancy Pains HERE  If you love what you've been listening to, please leave a rating and review! Yoga| Birth|Babies (Apple) or on Spotify! To connect with Deb and the PYC Community:  Instagram & Facebook: @prenatalyogacenter Youtube: Prenatal Yoga Center Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Even if a medical intervention isn't in your birth plan, you should still be educated on it; because, at the end of the day, no one can predict their birth!  Today is all about: epidurals. Joining me today on Yoga| Birth| Babies, I have Erin Capnerhurst. Erin is a wife, mother of three, and a Registered Nurse who has been supporting families through pregnancy and childbirth for 15 years in the hospital, clinic, and birth education settings. Most recently, Erin earned her Prenatal Yoga Teacher certification with the Prenatal Yoga Center!  Are there different types of epidurals? How should you push with an epidural? Is there only one position to push in when you get the epidural? Let's dive in. Get the most out of each episode by checking out the show notes with links, resources and other related podcasts at: prenatalyogacenter.com (*hyperlink episode link from Wordpress!) Don't forget to grab your FREE guide, 5 Simple Solutions to the Most Common Pregnancy Pains HERE  If you love what you've been listening to, please leave a rating and review! Yoga| Birth|Babies (Apple) or on Spotify! To connect with Deb and the PYC Community:  Instagram & Facebook: @prenatalyogacenter Youtube: Prenatal Yoga Center Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I have been an active participant in the yoga industry since the early 2000s, and I have never really understood how brick and mortar yoga studios, especially locally owned ones without corporate backing, made it work.  I've been curious about it, and I have seen a few studios run incredibly well and last a long time, but we all know those are the outliers. These spaces are so important for us as teachers and students, and for the wider community as well, but they so often struggle to survive the impact of late stage capitalism.  And that was true even BEFORE the pandemic, when so many of our favorite local businesses closed down. There are not that many yoga studios that have been around for a long time, but we are VERY lucky today to hear from one of my old friends, Deb Flashenberg who has had a thriving locally owned yoga studio in New York City since 2002. AMAZING.  (and if you want to listen to my previous episodes with Deb please check out 31: How To Work With Pregnant Yoga Students and 104: Postnatal Considerations in Asana with Deb Flashenberg) In this episode you'll hear: what the vibes were like back in 2002 what changed in the landscape between 2002 and 2019 how and why Deb and the Prenatal Yoga Center survived COVID what the “comeback” post-COVID been like what thoughts and advice Deb has for people thinking about opening up a brick and mortar space now Learn More From Deb: Prenatal Yoga Center website Prenatnal Yoga Center on Instagram Postnatal Yoga Teacher Training  

There's a saying that goes, “You don't know what you don't know,” and this is especially true when it comes to prepping for birth. If you aren't informed about the different options for your birth, then how can you be expected to make the most informed decisions in your birth! Today, we'll be diving into the key differences between a hospital-led childbirth education class and an independent-led childbirth education class. In this episode of Yoga | Birth | Babies, I am joined by Ceridwen Morris. Ceridwen is an author, childbirth educator and doula who has supported thousands of expectant parents in New York City for over twenty years. She is the author of the forthcoming How to Give Birth (Farrar, Strauss and Giroux, 2025). Morris served on the board of The Childbirth Education Association of Metropolitan New York for five years, and ran the education program at Tribeca Pediatrics for ten years. She has taught at Real Birth, City Births, NYC Birth Prep and Prenatal Yoga Center. As you give this episode a listen, I hope it inspires you to bring questions to your care provider that explore how the birthing experience can be tailored to your preferences, versus you having to conform to hospital policies and protocols. Enjoy this informative episode! Get the most out of each episode by checking out the show notes with links, resources and other related podcasts at: prenatalyogacenter.com Don't forget to grab your FREE guide, 5 Simple Solutions to the Most Common Pregnancy Pains HERE  If you love what you've been listening to, please leave a rating and review! Yoga| Birth|Babies (Apple) or on Spotify! To connect with Deb and the PYC Community:  Instagram & Facebook: @prenatalyogacenter Youtube: Prenatal Yoga Center Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One of the best things about founding and developing Prenatal Yoga Center has been getting the chance to foster and grow our perinatal community. Throughout the months during (and after) their pregnancy, our students and staff get to know each other through rich dialogue where we work through things that come up, connect on shared experiences, and learn from different ones! Being so invested in their journey leading up to birth, I always feel fortunate when I get to hear how baby came into the world. So today, we have one of my favorite episode types: a community birth story. On today's episode of Yoga| Birth| Babies, we have former prenatal student Alicia Krakauer. Alicia is a born and bred New Yorker, a musical theater actress, and singer songwriter. After finishing her graduate degree at Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts in London, she met her husband Liam back in 2014. They now live back in her hometown of NYC, and have just welcomed their first baby boy, Alastair, who was born at Lenox Hill just like his mommy! Alicia gets candid about the twists and turns that occurred in her birth and gives wonderful advice on how to process duality; allowing the space for more than one thing to be true, in both birth and postpartum. This is such an organic conversation, and I can't wait for you to hear it. Get the most out of each episode by checking out the show notes with links, resources and other related podcasts at: prenatalyogacenter.com (*hyperlink episode link from Wordpress!) Don't forget to grab your FREE guide, 5 Simple Solutions to the Most Common Pregnancy Pains HERE  If you love what you've been listening to, please leave a rating and review! Yoga| Birth|Babies (Apple) or on Spotify! To connect with Deb and the PYC Community:  Instagram & Facebook: @prenatalyogacenter Youtube: Prenatal Yoga Center Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we have a beautiful community birth story from Prenatal Yoga Center graduate, Courtney Vasserman! I personally loved this story and think it will be inspiring, relatable, and encouraging for our community to listen to. Courtney takes us through how she prepared for birth, including the methodology and tools she found incredibly impactful from classes at PYC, along with the coping skills she used and how those varied from early labor, to active labor, to transition. This story is absolutely beautiful, as Courtney speaks on the empowerment and trust she found in her body, yet honest in the sense that she doesn't shy away from describing her postpartum challenges- pelvic floor issues, breastfeeding struggles, and feelings of isolation. I appreciate how she opens the curtain to what a lot of people experience, and offers affirmation to those who need know they aren't alone and will get through it. Sharing her birth story today on Yoga | Birth | Babies, Prenatal Yoga Center graduate Courtney Vasserman grew up in the suburbs of Philadelphia and currently lives in New York, where she has worked as an advertising strategist since 2012. She lives in Manhattan with her husband Alex, her mini Bernedoodle Muffin, and now her 4.5 month old baby girl Sophie, who she is so in love with. She has always dreamed of being a mother. Courtney would like to offer the advice that it is okay to slow down, especially in the postpartum experience. She acknowledges that, especially for those like her who are career driven and type-A, it may be hard to learn and accept this concept in the first few months. However it is okay to spend five days in bed when you've just given birth! It's okay to ask someone else to hold the baby or not go on that mile walk. She reminds us to acknowledge the little accomplishments in those tender postpartum months. Courtney reassures that you don't need to be running around, and that slowing down will be better for both you and your family in the long-run. Get the most out of each episode by checking out the show notes with links, resources and other related podcasts at: prenatalyogacenter.com  Don't forget to grab your FREE guide, 5 Simple Solutions to the Most Common Pregnancy Pains HERE  If you love what you've been listening to, please leave a rating and review! Yoga| Birth|Babies (Apple) or on Spotify! To connect with Deb and the PYC Community:  Instagram & Facebook: @prenatalyogacenter Youtube: Prenatal Yoga Center Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Whether you are pregnant or 30 years post-partum, Deb Flashenberg, host of Yoga Birth Babies podcast and founder of The Prenatal Yoga Center can help you be the strongest parent you can be. Learn her tips for breathing, stretching, strengthening and healing your aches and pains through the diverse program she has developed over decades of experience.    Visit the Prenatal Yoga Center or follow on Instagram: @prenatalyogacenter   Listen to Yoga Birth Babies podcast     Send your questions to hello@pediatriciannextdoorpodcast.com or submit at drwendyhunter.com  Find products from the show on the shop page.   *As an Amazon Associate, I earn commission from qualifying purchases.    More from The Pediatrician Next Door:    Website: drwendyhunter.com   Instagram: @the_pediatrician_next_door  Facebook: facebook.com/wendy.l.hunter.75  TikTok: @drwendyhunter  LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/drwendyhunter    This is a Redd Rock Music Podcast  IG: @reddrockmusic  www.reddrockmusic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you're going to be preparing for birth at any point in the near future, this episode is for YOU. I am chatting with Deb Flashenberg of the Prenatal Yoga Center, all about how to have a more efficient and functional birth through exercise, including prenatal yoga. In the episode Deb shares strategies you can practice to help have a smoother labor, help your baby descend through your pelvis and, ultimately, how to set yourself up for a better birth experience - both mind and body. This is THE stuff I wish I had known before my first birth and I'm so excited to share this with you. Deb Flashenberg is the founder and director of the Prenatal Yoga Center in NYC. Along with being a prenatal yoga teacher, she is also a labor support doula, Lamaze childbirth educator, and mother of two. Deb also hosts the podcast Yoga | Birth | Babies, where she speaks with some of the world's leading experts in pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding and parenthood.  Explore the Prenatal Yoga Center: Website: http://www.prenatalyogacenter.com/ Instagram: @prenatalyogacenter Strong Mama Wellness Links and Resources: [FREE GUIDE] Pregnancy Exercise Modifications by Trimester 1:1 Pre/Postnatal Fitness Coaching: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Learn more⁠ Connect with me on Instagram! ⁠⁠@strongmamawellness⁠⁠ Learn more about my work on the ⁠⁠website⁠ Discount Codes: Milkology Breastfeeding/Pumping Courses 10% off (*affiliate): Click here and use code SMW10

If you're going to be preparing for birth at any point in the near future, this episode is for YOU. I am chatting with Deb Flashenberg of the Prenatal Yoga Center, all about how to have a more efficient and functional birth through exercise, including prenatal yoga. In the episode Deb shares strategies you can practice to help have a smoother labor, help your baby descend through your pelvis and, ultimately, how to set yourself up for a better birth experience - both mind and body. This is THE stuff I wish I had known before my first birth and I'm so excited to share this with you. Deb Flashenberg is the founder and director of the Prenatal Yoga Center in NYC. Along with being a prenatal yoga teacher, she is also a labor support doula, Lamaze childbirth educator, and mother of two. Deb also hosts the podcast Yoga | Birth | Babies, where she speaks with some of the world's leading experts in pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding and parenthood.  Explore the Prenatal Yoga Center: Website: http://www.prenatalyogacenter.com/ Instagram: @prenatalyogacenter Strong Mama Wellness Links and Resources: [FREE GUIDE] Pregnancy Exercise Modifications by Trimester 1:1 Pre/Postnatal Fitness Coaching: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Learn more⁠ Connect with me on Instagram! ⁠⁠@strongmamawellness⁠⁠ Learn more about my work on the ⁠⁠website⁠ Discount Codes: Milkology Breastfeeding/Pumping Courses 10% off (*affiliate): Click here and use code SMW10

Deb Flashenberg, the founder of the Prenatal Yoga Center in NYC and host of the Yoga Birth Babies Podcast, brings valuable insights to the discussion on childbirth.  Together we discuss the dramatic identity shift that happens when you cross the threshold into parenthood. We also discuss the prenatal and birth experience. Emphasizing the importance of a mother's right to choose her birthing experience, she underscores the need for thorough preparation and the significance of having a well-prepared birthing team and advocate who is familiar with the mother's preferences. Additionally, she delves into the topic of pelvic floor health, highlighting the common issue of postpartum loss of bladder control and dispelling the notion that it is unavoidable.    IN THIS EPISODE: [3:13] Deb introduces herself and shares her professional background and training and how yoga inspires her life [7:30] Explains her roles as a doula and describes how the pelvic floor and the misconceptions surrounding this critical function [12:39] Deb discusses deciding what type of birthing experience you want and selecting a provider and team [16:16] Deb talks about what she would like to see in the future regarding birthing and things that need to change [22:42] Deb shares how the transition to a parent is a lifestyle, emotional and physical change  [28:14] Deb discusses her decision to have home birthing, and she outlines how socio-economics can affect the ability to choose your birthing vision [37:01] The different fears associated with the birthing experience are discussed [42:05] Deb defines what the family unit means to her   KEY TAKEAWAYS: You should never feel guilty about taking time for yoga. It isn't just exercise. It's a way to clear your mind so that you are present for the rest of the day.  Women who have problems with peeing when they laugh or sneeze have a weak pelvic floor, and it is false to think it's normal, and they have to live with it. Seek a pelvic therapist.  Medical staff need education about informed consent. Being in a hospital setting does not give someone a license to touch a patient without asking and being given permission.    RESOURCE LINKS: Stork'd - Facebook Stork'd - Instagram Stork'd - YouTube  Prenatal Yoga Center - Website Prenatal Yoga Center - Instagram   BIOGRAPHY:  Deb Flashenberg is the founder and director of the Prenatal Yoga Center in NYC. Along with being a prenatal yoga teacher, she is also a labor support doula, Lamaze childbirth educator, mother of two and self-proclaimed "birth and anatomy geek.” For the past seven years, Deb has also greatly enjoyed hosting the podcast Yoga | Birth | Babies, where she speaks with some of the world's leading experts in pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding and parenthood. Currently, Deb is knee-deep in Dr. Sarah Duvall's Pregnancy and Postpartum Corrective Exercise Specialist program, pursuing the Spinning Babies Parent Educator certification and loving every minute of it!

o0o I loved this conversation with Deb from Prenatal Yoga Center. Super inspiring and lots tips on how you can get your body prepared for your birth. If you'd like to reach out to Deb or take one of her courses click here: https://prenatalyogacenter.com/ Let us know what you think! Poppy x --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/popthatmumma/message

The truth is that 100 kegels a day will not physically heal the postpartum body. When it comes to postpartum recovery, the conventional medical world is seriously lacking in its understanding of the changes a woman's anatomy has gone through and what the body truly needs.Today's guest, Deb Flashenberg, founder and owner of Prenatal Yoga Center in NYC joins us to discuss the emotional and physical benefits of postnatal yoga. In today's episode, we're: Exploring the intense physiological changes the anatomy endures through pregnancy and then very suddenly through and after childbirth and the effects on the muscular structures within the core. Highlighting the importance of diaphragmatic breathing, understanding exactly how to do it, and emphasizing the holistic benefits of the breath component of a postnatal yoga practice. Discussing the emotional, mind-body connection of a yoga class and the importance of finding community during the postpartum healing period through shared experience and physical recovery. If you're in the years postpartum and wondering how to feel connected to your body again, this will get you pointed in the right direction. For the postpartum professionals, Deb will specifically address what you need to know about how to support moms in rehabilitating their core and what to suggest for physical recovery. Important links: More information about Deb and the Prenatal Yoga Center Save your spot for the upcoming (09/12/23) Postpartum Nutrition MasterclassEnroll in the Fall 2023 cohort of the Postpartum Nutrition Certification

Follow Deb on Instagram @prenatalyogacenter and check out her podcast Yoga | Birth | Babies Check out her FREE e-book "Discovering Restful and Restorative Prenatal Yoga"  One of Deb's favorite reads "Transformed by Birth"   Deb Flashenberg is the founder and director of the Prenatal Yoga Center in NYC. Along with being a prenatal yoga teacher, she is also a labor support doula, Lamaze childbirth educator, mother of two and self proclaimed "birth and anatomy geek”. For the past 7 years, Deb has also greatly enjoyed being the host of the podcast, Yoga | Birth | Babies, where she speaks with some of the world's leading experts in pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding and parenthood. Currently, Deb is knee deep in Dr. Sarah Duvall's Pregnancy and Postpartum Corrective Exercise Specialist program and pursuing the Spinning Babies Parent Educator certification and loving every minute of it!

#344: When you think of all of the responsibilities of keeping your baby alive, it can hurt your brain…but feeding your baby can also hurt your body. Deb Flashenberg wants to help you feel pain free and in this episode she's talking about the importance of breath, posture and positioning to help alleviate the aches and pains that come with bottle or breastfeeding our babies.  Deb Flashenberg is the founder of the Prenatal Yoga Center in New York City and she's online at https://prenatalyogacenter.com/ and you can follow her on Instagram @prenatalyogacenter https://www.instagram.com/prenatalyogacenter/ 

#344: When you think of all of the responsibilities of keeping your baby alive, it can hurt your brain…but feeding your baby can also hurt your body. Deb Flashenberg wants to help you feel pain free and in this episode she's talking about the importance of breath, posture and positioning to help alleviate the aches and pains that come with bottle or breastfeeding our babies.  Deb Flashenberg is the founder of the Prenatal Yoga Center in New York City and she's online at https://prenatalyogacenter.com/ and you can follow her on Instagram @prenatalyogacenter https://www.instagram.com/prenatalyogacenter/ 

During pregnancy, the physical changes come in fast, and sometimes, furious! A great way to tune into these changes and create more body awareness is through “yoga asanas”, which are movements and poses from the ancient Indian tradition that promote physical & mental wellbeing. Prenatal yoga is becoming more popular these days as research and science points to the immense benefits of healthy and safe movements for birthing individuals. Not only can it help pregnant people throughout each trimester, but it can also assist in a smoother birth as well!In the show today, we have Deb Flashenberg, the founder and director of the Prenatal Yoga Center in NYC. Deb advocates for how yoga poses can help create more balance in the body so that birth flows better and there is less obstruction for the baby. She talks about “mock contractions” in her yoga classes that help her clients prepare for 60-seconds of physical and mental challenge during labor and delivery.Along with being a prenatal yoga teacher, Deb is also a labor support doula, Lamaze childbirth educator, mother of two and self proclaimed "birth and anatomy geek”. Deb received her first vinyasa yoga certification with Shiva Rea and then added to her education by completing the OM Yoga advance yoga teacher training with Cyndi Lee. After the challenging birth of her first child, Deb became incredibly interested in pelvic health and has since earned her Pelvic Floor Yoga Certification with Leslie Howard. For the past 7 years, Deb has also greatly enjoyed being the host of the podcast,  Yoga | Birth | Babies, where she speaks with some of the world's leading experts in pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding and parenthood. Currently, Deb is knee deep in Dr. Sarah Duvall's Pregnancy and Postpartum Corrective Exercise Specialist program and pursuing the Spinning Babies Parent Educator certification and loving every minute of it! Connect with her:@prenatalyogacenterprenatalyogacenter.com

Liz and Shaina interview Deb Flashenberg from the Prenatal Yoga Center in New York and host of Yoga Birth Babies podcast. She is a prenatal yoga instructor, childbirth educator, and creator of the Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training Program. Deb explains the benefits of yoga during pregnancy and birth as well as poses and moves to avoid during pregnancy and labor. Check out her yoga center and podcast here: https://prenatalyogacenter.com/ https://prenatalyogacenter.com/category/podcast/ We invite you to email us, DM us on instagram, or find some other way to contact us and tell us your thoughts. For more information about us, our birth education businesses, and the classes we teach, visit our websites and instagram profiles: Shaina--virtual or in person birth and breastfeeding classes, lactation consults in LA Email: shaina@preparented.com ⁠instagram.com/preparented⁠ ⁠www.preparented.com⁠ Liz--virtual and in person birth and c-section classes in LA/Santa Monica Email: Liz@birthandbeyond.net ⁠instagram.com/birthnurseliz⁠ ⁠www.birthandbeyond.net⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebirthnurses/support

Have you ever wondered how people who are incredibly dialed into their niche go there? This week I have an interview with my new friend Deb Flashenburg. Deb is the founder and owner of Prenatal Yoga Center in New York City. She highlights all her work as a pre and postnatal yoga teacher, and I think you will hear something in her voice that I found really striking. The tone she takes when she talks about the thing that lights her up the most. I want that for all of us, the idea that we can evolve--often by accident, into the profession or specialty that most fills our cup and allows us to show up more fully in the world. For Deb that is childbirth prep and education, for me, it is teaching the tenants of true self-care, but for you, that may be something else. We all have such interesting journeys in how we came to be as yoga professionals, and I hope it inspires you to listen to someone who is doing the work that feeds her soul as much as it inspired me to talk to her.KEY TAKEAWAYS:*Most of your favorite yoga pros who have a really specialized niche have gone on a journey to find that thing they are passionate about. Often times it comes by accident or by lucky happenstance that shifts in our brains to become *the* thing we want to share with others. *Once you learn a new skill or have some new knowledge, bring that info to your current students before you integrate that into new workshops or training. (this is something we will cover more in-depth during our professional development challenge) Use your current students and classes as a Petri dish to experiment and integrate new knowledge. *there is an aspect of performing to teaching yoga in front of people. if you have performing arts experience that can help you in your ability to capture your students' attention during classes, and even if you transition into working in the online space. If you've never had performing arts experience, it isn't too late! Take a class, join a troupe, and learn the skills of captivating a crowd. It can be invaluable. *teaching hybrid can be a challenge in training settings but can be possible to do it skillfully in group class settings. watch for more conversations about this on the podcast as we talk more about what it is to be the next generation of yoga professionals.Sunlight Streams, Our SponsorVirtual Retreat TicketsRESOURCESWorking In YogaWebsiteInstagramYoga Professional Development Free ChallengeDeb FlashenburgWebsiteInstagram

Today's episode is an interview with Deb Flashenberg, the founder and director of Prenatal Yoga Center in NYC. In this episode, Deb shares a wealth of knowledge about working with pregnant people, diving into prenatal yoga as something more than just pose variation, and how her teacher trainings prepare teachers to individualize classes for her students. Links: https://prenatalyogacenter.com/  IG: https://www.instagram.com/prenatalyogacenter/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/PrenatalYogaCenter Use discount code for online courses ("Who's afraid of the pregnant yogi"? and "Teaching the Postnatal Students")is: Yogabiz --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yoga-biz-podcast/message

This week on the podcast I am joined by Deb Flashenberg. Deb is the founder and director of the Prenatal Yoga Center in NYC. Along with being a prenatal yoga teacher, she is also a labor support doula, Lamaze childbirth educator, mother of two and self proclaimed "birth and anatomy geek”. For the past 7 years, Deb has also greatly enjoyed being the host of the podcast, Yoga | Birth | Babies, where she speaks with some of the world's leading experts in pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding and parenthood. In this week's episode, we are talking all things prenatal and postnatal! Deb shares where her passion for perinatal support came from, what inspired her to open the Prenatal Yoga Center, why getting a prenatal yoga teacher training is a great idea for all yoga teachers, why prenatal and postnatal yoga is a great niche, business lessons she's learned through her career, and more! Enjoy! This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom. In this episode: Deb's yoga journey and what inspired her to become a yoga teacher How Deb first became interested in prenatal yoga and the birth world Deb's advice for new yoga teachers How Deb created her business and where the idea for Prenatal Yoga Center originated from The differences of prenatal yoga in both Mexico and Canada The niche of pre and postnatal yoga specifically and why the certification is worth it Deb's recommendation for yoga teacher training Top business lessons Deb has learned through her career Guest links: Prenatal Yoga Center: https://prenatalyogacenter.com/ Yoga | Birth | Babies: https://prenatalyogacenter.com/blog/category/podcast/

Today we have a very special episode, as I write that I'm realizing that I say that about almost every episode because they're all special to me! However, this is the kind of episode that I hold very dear, a community birth story. These episodes are truly special. I love hearing the stories from our community about their births and what makes today's extra extra special is that my guest Lauren Seidman has been with Prenatal Yoga Center for four births! Yes, she has four kids. Several years ago Lauren appeared on YBB about the birth of her second child and how she made some choices to go in a different direction for baby two. With baby four, she went in a totally different direction than she did for baby one, two, and three, which is what we're highlighting in today's episode. In today's episode of Yoga| Birth| Babies childbirth educator, doula, and mother of four Lauren Seidman talks about the very different direction she took having baby four. Based on the title, cat's out of the bag, Lauren decided after having three hospital births that she wanted to have a home birth. In our conversation not only does Lauren tell the beautiful birth story that she experienced she talks about what it was like when she told her friends and family “Hey, folks I am having a home birth,” some of the pushback that she got, and some of the misconceptions about home birth she dealt with.  Listening to Lauren's birth story, I had a smile across my face the whole time. She paints the most beautiful picture of giving birth. All I could think about was the headlamp her midwife had on as she was in the dark bathroom birthing her child, it was really fantastic. So if you're curious about home birth or you just want to hear a really positive empowering birth story, you're going to enjoy hearing what Lauren has to say. Get the most out of each episode by checking out the show notes with links, resources and other related podcasts at: prenatalyogacenter.com Don't forget to grab your FREE guide, 5 Simple Solutions to the Most Common Pregnancy Pains HERE  If you love what you've been listening to, please leave a rating and review! Yoga| Birth|Babies (Apple) or on Spotify! To connect with Deb and the PYC Community:  Instagram & Facebook: @prenatalyogacenter Youtube: Prenatal Yoga Center Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

HeHe and Deb connect to discuss the Mind-Body Connection and its' impact in labor'. The importance of movement in pregnancy How that builds a mind-body connection What that connection means for your labor experience Yoga can feel intimidating if you have never done it before --Deb shares the best ways to ease yourself into a practice that will benefit you and your baby plus help you have a smoother labor! Follow Along with Deb: Prenatal Yoga Center Yoga | Birth | Babies Podcast Instagram   More About Deb: Deb Flashenberg (CD(DONA), LCCE, E-RYT 500, RPYT, YACEP) is the director of The Prenatal Yoga Center in NY and host of the Yoga | Birth | Babies Podcast. Drawing on her experience as a prenatal yoga teacher, labor support doula, childbirth educator and mother, Deb hopes to support the pregnant person with functional yoga asana to create a functional birth and ease into parenthood feeling empowered and honored on this sacred journey of birth and beyond.

Have you ever had the experience of thinking everything was going well in the postpartum period, and then suddenly, it wasn't? Did you think the postpartum period would be a straight line to better breastfeeding, better sleep, understanding parenting more and discover that it's definitely more of a wiggly line? My guest Deb Flashenberg, owner of The Prenatal Yoga Center and host of the Yoga Birth Babies Podcast shares her postpartum experiences after having been a doula and prenatal yoga instructor for 10 years before it was her turn. Imagine the pressure!In this episode she discusses: Finding the right support Calling in professional help Pumping at work even when you don't like it Not getting the latch right three weeks into breastfeeding Pelvic floor therapy Pumping during Jury Duty Finding friends during New Mom Support Groups The Importance of getting out of the houseFind classes at The Prenatal Yoga Center here!Listen to Yoga Birth Baby on Apple and on Spotify.To hear my story of birthing in a disabled body and how we can be mindful of disabled bodies in the birthing space, listen on Apple and on Spotify.Head to Apple Podcasts or Spotify for more Milk Making Minutes episodes!To book a lactation consultation with me, visit my website: www.quabbinbirthservices.com. In many cases I can bill your insurance, or create a superbill for you to submit for reimbursement. I offer virtual consults for clients outside of my service area!To buy books about pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and parenting, and to support the show while doing it, go to my bookshop!Follow me on IG @milkmakingminutespodcast to laugh about baby feeding (so you don't cry) and to see photos of guests. Follow me on TikTok to answer questions of the day and ponder systemic inequities together: @lonigrosh4

Did you know that between one in four to one in six people in the perinatal world experience urinary leakage also known as incontinence? It's speculated to be much more common as these numbers are just from patients reporting their symptoms. Many people assume that after having a baby, they're going to pee a little when they sneeze, laugh, or go for a run. However, while this experience is common, this is not a normal function of the body. So many people just live with these symptoms that alter the quality of their life, but they don't have to. In today's episode of Yoga| Birth| Babies, I'd like to offer you some solutions to this problem. I brought on my friend Marianne Ryan PT OSC as the guest today. If you follow Prenatal Yoga Center on instagram you've likely seen many of our collaborative reels and instagram lives. Marianne is a wealth of knowledge. She's a physical therapist and board certified orthopedic clinical specialist practicing just a few doors down from my studio here in NYC. Marianne is also the author of the bestselling book Baby Bod.  Marianne and I talk about the different types of incontinence, the role of kegels, how to resolve some of the issues and things that can make incontinence worse, and what a visit with a Pelvic Floor PT is like. it's a really great conversation. Please know that if you're having any sort of leakage, you deserve to live a better life than that. Enjoy this conversation. Get the most out of each episode by checking out the show notes with links, resources and other related podcasts at: prenatalyogacenter.com Don't forget to grab your FREE guide, 5 Simple Solutions to the Most Common Pregnancy Pains HERE  If you love what you've been listening to, please leave a rating and review! Yoga| Birth|Babies (Apple) or on Spotify! To connect with Deb and the PYC Community:  Instagram & Facebook: @prenatalyogacenter Youtube: Prenatal Yoga Center Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"People who are trauma survivors, their body has not been a safe place. It's not a safe place to land and then there's that disconnect between the body and mind."On this episode of HerVoice, we sit down with Exhale to Inhale Instructor Ellyn Gerry to explore the mind-body connection and the healing power of trauma-informed yoga. Ellyn Gerry has over three decades of combined experience as a Labor and Delivery Nurse, Childbirth Educator and Women's Health Nurse Practitioner. She is a highly regarded Prenatal/Postnatal Yoga Teacher, and currently co-teaches the Prenatal Yoga Center's Teacher Training with Deb Flashenberg. She has completed over 1000 hours of Yoga and Fitness training, including Pelvic Floor Yoga with Leslie Howard, Advanced Yoga TT with Rodney Yee and Colleen Saidman Yee, Yin Yoga with Corina Benner, Trauma-Informed Yoga with Exhale to Inhale, Accessible Yoga with Jivana Heyman, and Baby and Me Yoga with Kidding Around Yoga. She is also certified in Yoga for Recovery from Eating Disorders with Chelsea Roff, Relax and Renew Restorative Yoga with Judith Hanson Lasater and is a Level 3 Mindfulness MeditationTeacher with Cyndi Lee. Additionally, she is a Power Pilates Instructor, NASM Women's Fitness Specialist, and Body Ready Method Pro. She is currently completing specialty training in Yoga for Female Health with a Traditional Chinese Medicine perspective. When she is not teaching or studying, she loves to swim with her two grandchildren. 

Deb Flashenberg is the founder and director of “Prenatal Yoga Center”, the first of its kind in New York City. Deb shares how her American mom Harriet rebuilt her life, showing up for her children after her husband passed away in an accident and leaving her a widow at 55. We learn from Harriet about being in (but not wallowing in) dark times; making your friends into your family; allowing yourself to enjoy life; and resilience and hard work. We also hear a recipe for a joyous “3rd act”; what it was like being a child in the 1970's - and how our generation tries to be great parents by learning from these experiences. To learn more about Deb and her "Prenatal Yoga Center", please visit her website.  To contact Ana, please send your mail to: info@thankyoumama.net For more about “Thank You, Mama" and to subscribe to the newsletter, please visit: http://www.thankyoumama.net To connect with Ana on social media: https://www.instagram.com/anatajder/ https://www.facebook.com/ana.tajder https://www.linkedin.com/in/anatajder/ https://twitter.com/tajder

Today I have a unique podcast episode for you. I'm calling it birth not required. Many times people make the assumption that unless you've had a baby you should not be supporting pregnant folks. They wonder how someone could possibly relate to what a person feels when they're going through birth. Personally, I had Prenatal Yoga Center for many years before I had my first child. I was a labor support doula, prenatal yoga teacher, and a lamaze teacher. Sometimes people would say to me “but you're not going to understand what I'm going through.” And it was true. I might not have had their experience or know exactly what they were going through. However, even after I had two kids, I could only relate to what my experience was which may not be what they will experience.  For today's episode of Yoga| Birth| Babies I have Jessica Lorion the host of Mamas In Training Podcast. Jessica has not had her own kids yet and she's very much a mama in training. She's learning about all the options that she's excited to perhaps participate in as she has her own kids. As she learns, she's also sharing this valuable information with her community. Though not a mama, she's supporting and helping parents train for their big excursion into parenthood and it's a really unique, wonderful, interesting, and rich conversation that I think you're going to get a lot out of. Get the most out of each episode by checking out the show notes with links, resources and other related podcasts at: prenatalyogacenter.com Don't forget to grab your FREE guide, 5 Simple Solutions to the Most Common Pregnancy Pains HERE  If you love what you've been listening to, please leave a rating and review! Yoga| Birth|Babies To connect with Deb and the PYC Community:  Instagram & Facebook: @prenatalyogacenter Youtube: Prenatal Yoga Center Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Deb Flashenberg is the founder and director of the Prenatal Yoga Center in NYC. She is a yoga teacher, labor support doula, Lamaze childbirth educator and has completed a midwifery assistant program at The Farm in Tennessee with Ina May Gaskin and The Farm midwives. On this episode of the Pure Nurture Podcast, Deb is sharing all about five essential questions to ask your care provider before birth. When you're in labor, it's not a good time to start negotiating your delivery wishes. You need to feel heard, respected, and supported BEFORE your big day and be sure you and your support team are all on the same page. In this episode, you'll hear about: Who is Deb Flashenberg & how she got into supporting pregnant women before she became a Mom (2:35) Prenatal Yoga Center in NYC Yoga | Birth | Babies Podcast Who's Afraid of the Pregnant Yogi? online program When you meet your doctor for the first time, ask these 5 key questions to make sure you're on the same page (5:36) Is it too late to switch care providers in your 3rd trimester? (25:00) "As a doula, Deb has heard this lament time and time again: “I received the name of my doctor from a friend, and if I had known what to ask, I probably would have switched doctors a long time ago. Now I feel it's too late to change!” Ideally, it's best to have a very important conversation with your doctor at the beginning of your pregnancy to make sure that the way he or she practices medicine matches up with the way you want to birth. If you're already into your pregnancy and a relationship with your doctor, be sure to ask these key questions at your next appointment! When you're in labor, it isn't a good time to start negotiating your labor and delivery wishes. It's essential that you feel heard, supported and respected long before the big day!" - Via www.prenatalyogacenter.com Click here to read more about the 5 questions Deb recommends you ask your doctor.  If you found this podcast helpful and want more, visit Deb at her Prenatal Yoga Center, on Instagram, and Facebook. Check out her prenatal yoga teacher training (if you're ready to dive deeper) and when you're in New York City, pop in for a yoga class! Best part? You can practice yoga wherever you are with Deb's free yoga videos.

Yoga gets thrown around as a lifestyle 'cure-all' for a lot of pregnancy and breastfeeding issues, but can it really help? Today Maureen and Heather interview Deb Flashenberg, founder and director of the Prenatal Yoga Center in NYC and host of the podcast Yoga | Birth | Babies. Join the Milk Minute to learn all about postpartum healing through the practice of yoga!Learn more about Deb and her yoga classes at PrenatalYogaCenter.com or find her on social media.Facebook - Prenatal Yoga Center   Instagram - @PrenatalYogaCenterPodcast - Yoga | Birth | BabiesTHANK YOU TO THIS EPISODE'S SPONSORSGet your breastfeeding journey BACK ON TRACK with a Lactation Consult with Heather! Telehealth available and some insurance accepted. Click HERE for the deets. If you have Blue Cross Blue Shield, Anthem, or Cigna PPO – you can fill out a short form to get pre-approval to get your visits with Heather 100% approved! Click HERE to access the form!Book a Lactation Consult today! Booking a virtual consult with Maureen is now easier than ever. Click HERE to get started!Dairy Fairy - Click HERE for free shipping by using code MILKMINUTE.Welcome and THANK YOU to our New PatronsTina Trickel & Maddie CampListener Question: I am 7 weeks postpartum and want to return to exercising, but I have large boobs and am experiencing discomfort. Will this discomfort subside?Other ResourcesDavin & Adley - Click HERE to save 10% off Davin & Adley Bras with Promo Code MILKMINUTE10.Kindred Bravely - Breastfeeding Friendly Sports BrasFind the new Milk Minute Podcast website by clicking here!Become a Milk Minute VIP: Click here to get behind-the-scenes-access and exclusive merch!Contact us: To send us feedback, personal stories, or just to chat you can send us an email at milkminutepodcast@gmail.comGet Community Support: Click Here to Join our Free Facebook Community!Stay up to Date: Find us on INSTAGRAM @milk_minute_podcastStare at us on TikTokPrefer to read the transcript?- Click Here to read the edited version of this episode!All of the resources cited in this episode are available on our professional transcript.Support the show

Kristin and Deb discuss how to prepare for birth when working through fear. Deb is the director of the Prenatal Yoga Center.

Prenatal yoga tones your body, especially the pelvic floor, hip, and abdominal core muscles, which are all needed for a powerful birth. "A woman in birth is at once her most powerful, and most vulnerable. But any woman who has birthed unhindered understands that we are stronger than we know."~Marcie Macari Our guest today, Deb Flashenberg is the founder and director of the Prenatal Yoga Center in NYC. Along with being a prenatal yoga teacher, she is also a labor support doula, Lamaze childbirth educator, mother of two, and self-proclaimed "birth and anatomy geek”. After the challenging birth of her first child, Deb became incredibly interested in pelvic health and has since earned her Pelvic Floor Yoga Certification with Leslie Howard. For the past 6 years, Deb has also greatly enjoyed being the host of the podcast, Yoga | Birth | Babies, where she speaks with some of the world's leading experts in pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding, and parenthood. Currently, Deb is knee-deep in Dr. Sarah Duvall's Pregnancy and Postpartum Corrective Exercise Specialist program and loving every minute of it! Deb shares all about using your body's inner power to have a birth experience you love. Find Deb here! https://my.captivate.fm/www.prenatayogacenter.com (www.prenatayogacenter.com) IG https://www.instagram.com/prenatalyogacenter/ (@prenatalyogacenter) Podcast: Yoga | Birth | Babies   Resources: Sign up for our FREE PUSHING WORKSHOP: https://offers.labornursemama.com/pushing-webinar-registration-page?utm_source=organic&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=april-2022-launch&utm_term=podcast&utm_content= (Your Better Birth Map: How to Push Like a Boss, faster and more effectively  (And Love Your Labor Experience!!) ) https://labornursemama.com/pregnancy-weekly-update (Grab a Free Pregnancy Checklist Bundle + Weekly Education) Connect w/ Trish: https://www.instagram.com/labor.nurse.mama/ (Come hang with Trish on Instagram) For more pregnancy & birth education, subscribe to The Birth Experience on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts. https://labornursemama.com/about-us/privacy-policy/ (Privacy Policy!)

Deb Flashenberg (she/her) is the founder and director of the Prenatal Yoga Center which she founded in NYC in 2002.  Along with being a prenatal yoga teacher, she is also a labor support doula, Lamaze childbirth educator, mother of two and self proclaimed "birth and anatomy geek”. After the challenging birth of her first child, Deb became incredibly interested in pelvic health and has since earned her Pelvic Floor Yoga Certification with Leslie Howard. Deb is currently knee deep in an intensive program with Dr. Sarah Duvall to earn her Pregnancy and Postpartum Corrective Exercise Specialist certification. 

How is yoga like birth? They both ask us to get uncomfortable and sit with that discomfort. How long can we sit with it? Where does our mind go when we get uncomfortable? How quickly do we reach for distraction? Yoga prepares us for birth not only physically but also by integrating the mind/body connection and strengthening our intuition and our physical body. Today, Deb Flashenberg of the Prenatal Yoga Center in NYC speaks with us about how to get safely uncomfortable and learn to use your body, breath and mind to get to the to other side, whether on your yoga mat or at your birth.  We also discuss postpartum recovery, and the importance of recovering physically from inside to outside, such as when it comes to diastasis recti and posture.  * * * * * * * * * *Connect with us on Instagram @DownToBirthShow, where we post new information daily related to pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum. You can reach us at Contact@DownToBirthShow.com. We are always happy to hear from our listeners and appreciate questions for our monthly Q&A episodes. To submit a question, visit the Down To Birth website or send us a voice memo through Instagram messenger.This show is sponsored by:Silverette USA*Beautiful Births and Beyond*Postpartum Soothe**Use promo code DOWNTOBIRTHConnect with Cynthia and Trisha at:Instagram: @downtobirthshow on InstagramEmail: Contact@DownToBirthShow.comCall: (802) 438-3696 (802-GET-DOWN)Work with Cynthia:Email: Cynthia@HypnoBirthingCT.com Text: 203-952-7299 to RSVP to attend a free information session live on Zoom. Upcoming dates are posted at HypnoBirthingCT.com. You can also sign up for our Fourth Trimester Workshop,  Breastfeeding Workshop or Cynthia's HypnoBirthing classes and weekly postpartum support groups at HypnoBirthing of Connecticut. Work with Trisha at:Email: Trisha.Ludwig@gmail.com for online breastfeeding consulting services or text 734-649-6294 for more info.Remember - we're in CT but you can be anywhere. We serve women and couples coast to coast with our live, online monthly HypnoBirthing classes, support groups and prenatal/postpartum workshops. We are so grateful for your reviews and shares - we love what we do and thank you all for your support! Please remember we don't provide medical advice, and to speak with your licensed medical provider related to all your healthcare matters. Thanks so much for joining in the conversation, and see you next week!Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/cynthiaovergard)

Today, we are rewinding to episode 191, where Anita talks with Deb Flashenberg of the Prenatal Yoga Center about all things Peanut Balls to help you get into helpful positions for birth prep! - - - - - - - - - If you liked this episode of To Birth and Beyond, tell your friends! Find us on iTunes and Stitcher to rate/review/subscribe to the show. Want more? Visit www.ToBirthAndBeyond.com, join our Facebook group (To Birth and Beyond Podcast), and follow us on Instagram @tobirthandbeyondpodcast! Thanks for listening and joining the conversation! Resources and References Prenatal Yoga Center on Instagram Anita's Bump to Birth Method online program Show Notes 00:55 - Anita's Bump to Birth Method - self study online course 3:09 - What is a peanut ball? 4:41 - When does one use a peanut ball, and how? 6:19 - Different pelvic openings and when they are useful in labor 11:02 - Are care providers open to bringing the peanut ball into the pushing stage? 12:57 - Do I really need to get one? I'm planning on having a medicated birth… 17:57 - What size peanut ball should I get? 19:49 - Reminders if you are interested in using a peanut ball! 21:09 - Wrap up!

Today, we are rewinding to episode 191, where Anita talks with Deb Flashenberg of the Prenatal Yoga Center about all things Peanut Balls to help you get into helpful positions for birth prep! - - - - - - - - -  If you liked this episode of To Birth and Beyond, tell your friends! Find us on iTunes and Stitcher to rate/review/subscribe to the show.  Want more?  Visit www.ToBirthAndBeyond.com, join our Facebook group (To Birth and Beyond Podcast), and follow us on Instagram @tobirthandbeyondpodcast! Thanks for listening and joining the conversation! Resources and References  Prenatal Yoga Center on Instagram Anita's Bump to Birth Method online program  Show Notes 00:55 - Anita's Bump to Birth Method - self study online course 3:09 - What is a peanut ball? 4:41 - When does one use a peanut ball, and how? 6:19 - Different pelvic openings and when they are useful in labor 11:02 - Are care providers open to bringing the peanut ball into the pushing stage? 12:57 - Do I really need to get one? I'm planning on having a medicated birth… 17:57 - What size peanut ball should I get? 19:49 - Reminders if you are interested in using a peanut ball! 21:09 - Wrap up!

In today's episode, Deb Flashenberg, founder of the Prenatal Yoga Center in NYC shares the secrets behind how she built, and maintained a sustainable business over almost 20 years - even while many other yoga centers have come and gone in that time. I was thrilled to speak with Deb, and shout out to Mado Hesselink (our guest on episode 72) who introduced us. Deb is not only a true expert in her field, but she is also a kick ass business woman.PODCAST HIGHLIGHTSDeb's “dirty” yoga secretHow Deb started focusing on prenatal yogaHow Deb started her yoga studio, even without a business backgroundDeb's approach to building a business from scratchHow Deb successfully transitioned her in person studio, to teaching online during the pandemicHow going online allowed Deb to grow her student base by about ⅓Why getting super clear on your niche can have a massive positive impact on your businessThe importance of keeping overheads low when you have a physical spaceHow Deb built an incredible team to support and grow her businessHow Deb decided to take the leap, and hire her first studio managerThe biggest lessons & biggest mistakes Deb has learned from working with her teamHow Deb structures her sales funnel to help new followers on Instagram, turn into studentsWhy going slow is an essential element to building a sustainable businessFIND DEB FLASHENBERGPrenatal Yoga Center InstagramPrenatal Yoga Center WebsiteFIND CORACora's NewsletterCora's InstagramFor links & resources mentioned in this episode go to www.corageroux.com/episode87Support the show (https://www.corageroux.com/theteachersclub)

This week Heather interviews Deb Flashenberg. She is the founder of the Prenatal Yoga Center in New York, and she is the host of the Yoga | Birth | Babies podcast. Her mission is to “empower pregnant people to take an active role in their birth so they can emerge feeling heard, seen, understood and supported."

How would you fill in the blank: "The road after birth is ________." Our guest today, Deb Flashenberg, says, "The road after birth is bumpy" -- and she's right! There is so much about your recovery, journey and new chapter after birth. Deb is the founder and director of the Prenatal Yoga Center in NYC. Along with being a prenatal yoga teacher, she is also a labor support doula, Lamaze childbirth educator, mother of two and self proclaimed "birth and anatomy geek" Followhttps://www.instagram.com/prenatalyogacenter/ ( Prenatal Yoga Center on Instagram) https://prenatalyogacenter.com/ (Find a class with Deb) ________ Ready to make sleep a thing? https://littlezsleep.com/quiz (Find the right sleep program for your family!) Follow https://www.instagram.com/littlezsleep/ (Becca on Instagram)

In today's episode, Anita talks with Deb Flashenberg of the Prenatal Yoga Center about all things Peanut Balls to help you get into helpful positions for birth prep! - - - - - - - - -  If you liked this episode of To Birth and Beyond, tell your friends! Find us on iTunes and Stitcher to rate/review/subscribe to the show. Want more? Visit www.ToBirthAndBeyond.com, join our Facebook group (To Birth and Beyond Podcast), and follow us on Instagram @tobirthandbeyondpodcast! Thanks for listening and joining the conversation! Resources and References  Prenatal Yoga Center on Instagram Anita's free guide: Discover 3 Tips to Help your Pelvic Floor Connection in Pregnancy to Prepare for Birth Without doing 100s of Kegels a Day Show Notes 00:27 - Anita's free Prenatal Pelvic Floor Guide 2:45 - What is a peanut ball? 3:32 - When does one use a peanut ball, and how? 5:10 - Different pelvic openings and when they are useful in labor 9:53 - Are care providers open to bringing the peanut ball into the pushing stage? 11:48 - Do I really need to get one? I'm planning on having a medicated birth… 16:48 - What size peanut ball should I get? 18:40 - Reminders if you are interested in using a peanut ball! 20:00 - Wrap up!

Deb Flashenberg is the founder and director of the Prenatal Yoga Center in NYC. Along with being a prenatal yoga teacher, she is also a labor support doula, Lamaze childbirth educator, mother of two and self proclaimed "birth and anatomy geek." Deb received her first vinyasa yoga certification with Shiva Rea and then added to her education by completing the OM Yoga advanced yoga teacher training with Cyndi Lee. After the challenging birth of her first child, Deb became incredibly interested in pelvic health and has since earned her Pelvic Floor Yoga Certification with Leslie Howard. For the past 4 years, Deb has also greatly enjoyed being the host of the podcast, Yoga | Birth | Babies, where she speaks with some of the world's leading experts in pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding and parenthood. You can find out more at https://prenatalyogacenter.com/ I'd really appreciate it if you would click the like button above and leave a review if your favorite podcast app has that ability. Thank you! Visit http://drlaurabrayton.com/podcasts/ for show notes and available downloads. © 2021 Dr. Laura Brayton

In today's episode, Anita talks with Deb Flashenberg of the Prenatal Yoga Center about all things Peanut Balls to help you get into helpful positions for birth prep! - - - - - - - - -  If you liked this episode of To Birth and Beyond, tell your friends! Find us on iTunes and Stitcher to rate/review/subscribe to the show. Want more? Visit www.ToBirthAndBeyond.com, join our Facebook group (To Birth and Beyond Podcast), and follow us on Instagram @tobirthandbeyondpodcast! Thanks for listening and joining the conversation! Resources and References  Prenatal Yoga Center on Instagram Anita's free guide: Discover 3 Tips to Help your Pelvic Floor Connection in Pregnancy to Prepare for Birth Without doing 100s of Kegels a Day Show Notes 00:27 - Anita's free Prenatal Pelvic Floor Guide 2:45 - What is a peanut ball? 3:32 - When does one use a peanut ball, and how? 5:10 - Different pelvic openings and when they are useful in labor 9:53 - Are care providers open to bringing the peanut ball into the pushing stage? 11:48 - Do I really need to get one? I'm planning on having a medicated birth… 16:48 - What size peanut ball should I get? 18:40 - Reminders if you are interested in using a peanut ball! 20:00 - Wrap up!

My guest today is Deb Flashenberg who owns the Prenatal Yoga Center in NYC. When the pandemic hit last year, Deb quickly pivoted to take her entire studio online. Which was no small feat, considering that Deb offers pre and post natal classes to pregnant people plus she runs a yoga teacher certification program. Now that the world is opening up again, Deb has been feeling really overwhelmed about how to bring her in person classes back without losing the progress she's made online, incurring a ton of extra expenses or burning herself out. Deb and I walked through a simple process to identify her clear priorities and immediate next steps so she can bring in person classes back without feeling stressed. Though Deb's business may not look like yours, if you feel stuck in analysis paralysis with so many things you want to do and no clear way to decide what to focus on, you'll get a ton of value from my conversation with Deb. I hope you enjoy it! Connect With Me: Instagram: @dallastravers Free Quiz: www.sixfigurecoachquiz.com Free Class: www.watchthecoachclass.com Connect With Deb: www.prenatalyogacenter.com Instagram + Facebook: @prenatalyogacenter

In today's episode we talk to Deb Flashenberg, the founder and director of the Prenatal Yoga Center in New York City. She talks about how the key benefits of prenatal yoga and how ultimately it can help you prepare for labor!  Here are the things we have discussed in the interview:- Intro- More info about Deb Flashenberg- Difference between typical yoga and prenatal yoga- At what point in pregnancy can a woman start doing prenatal yoga?- For doing yoga, is there a benefit for a woman who wants to conceive?- Deb talks about postnatal yoga- Yoga classes during the pandemic- Deb's online support communities- Words of encouragement for moms regarding the benefits of doing the yoga- What are her tips for moms out there?Follow Deb on Instagram: @Prenatalyogacenter  MomTalks with Christa and Mommy Knows Best is committed to providing informational, motivational, and inspiring videos to all moms. Statements in this video are for informational purposes only and are not to be taken as medical advice or recommendation. Any health concern or condition should be brought to the attention of your doctor.  Mommy Knows Best YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/Mommyknowsbest  Join our Private Facebook Group: New Moms - Breastfeeding & More Support Group by Mommy Knows Best: https://bit.ly/3gQIF9z  This episode was sponsored by Mommy Knows Best. Mommy Knows Best is a brand dedicated to empowering all moms on their journey with support, tips, and products to help boost their milk supply.  Visit Mommy Knows Best at www.mommyknowsbest.com or follow us on Instagram @mommyknowsbest  

Listen in to this powerful chat with Deb Flashenberg all about Prenatal Yoga! Deb is the founder and director of the Prenatal Yoga Center in NYC. Along with being a prenatal yoga teacher, she is also a labor support doula, Lamaze childbirth educator, mother of two and self proclaimed "birth and anatomy geek", and founder and host of Yoga | Birth | Babies Podcast.In this episode:- How yoga supports someone during pregnancy and how to adapt the practice to fit the pregnant body- How certain yoga poses can leave someone in more pain or cause imbalance during pregnancy- The benefits of Prenatal and Postnatal yoga - And so much more! Learn more about Deb- http://www.prenatalyogacenter.com and follow her on IG @prenatalyogacenter Yoga teacher….YOU are needed now more than ever. Let’s all inspire each other to shine brighter instead of dim your light.Stay in touch and join the free Yoga Teacher Circle facebook group and community! Most YTC episodes are recorded live in the Yoga Teacher Circle FB group where YOU can join the trainings/conversations in real time and ask questions!Find me on Instagram @taylor_wrayyoga

“Beautiful things may be on the other side of fear and discomfort.” This is Mirror trainer, birth doula and prenatal yoga teacher Rachel Nicks' life philosophy. And it certainly served her well as she quickly had to rework her whole birth team and plans as she recently became a second time mother.  In this episode of Yoga | Birth | Babies I speak with Rachel Nicks about her work, pregnancies and birth. (Full disclosure, Rachel is a Prenatal Yoga Center teacher trainee alum! It was so fun to reconnect with her several years after her start into perinatal work.) Rachel shares how she unapologetically prioritizes family and self care in order for her to show up more balanced for her birth work and as a trainer for Mirror.  Get the most out of each episode by checking out the show notes with links, resources and other related podcasts at: prenatalyogacenter.com  If you love what you’ve been listening to, please leave a rating and review! Yoga| Birth|Babies To connect with Deb and the PYC Community:  Instagram & Facebook: @prenatalyogacenter Youtube: Prenatal Yoga Center Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There are so many resources to gather information about pregnancy, labor and birth. How do you know what's accurate and what's misleading? In this episode of Yoga| Birth|Babies, I speak with double board certified Obstetrician and Gynecologist and Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialist, Shannon M. Clark, MD, MMS, FACOG about the myths and realities of many pregnancy and birth debated topics. Shannon covers a range of topics from epidurals (does the epidural medication pass through the placenta?) to the efficacy of putting garlic in your vagina to prevent Group B Strep. Enjoy Dr. Clark’s no nonsense, evidence based answers to questions gathered from the Prenatal Yoga Center community.  Get the most out of each episode by checking out the show notes with links, resources and other related podcasts at: prenatalyogacenter.com  If you love what you’ve been listening to, please leave a rating and review! Yoga| Birth|Babies To connect with Deb and the PYC Community:  Instagram & Facebook: @prenatalyogacenter Youtube: Prenatal Yoga Center Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Deb Flashenberg, a Prenatal and Postnatal Yoga Director & Childbirth Educator and Founder of the "Prenatal Yoga Center" discusses:* How the "Prenatal Yoga Center" Guides you through the sometimes bumpy road of pregnancy, birth, and parenthood; * How she educates women to make informed decisions about their unique pregnancy and birth allowing them to be an active participant in this experience; *How Yoga provides more ease, balance, and comfort to your body to help you have a more functional birth.To hear more, tune in to this episode as Deb shares her yoga and childbirth expertise.Also, to learn more about Deb Flashenberg and the Prenatal Yoga Center, visit: www.PrenatalYogaCenter.comFor additional Pregnancy After 40 resources, visit www.PregnancyAfterForty.com and/or join our “Pregnancy After Forty Private Group” on FacebookAlso, if you’re trying to conceive (TTC), check out our “50 Fertility Tips for Women over 40” by visiting www.PregnancyAfterForty.com/FertilityTips

Deb Flashenberg, Doula and owner of The Prenatal Yoga Center, teaches us how yoga can help during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. 

Can pregnancy exercise make labor and delivery harder? Deb Flashenberg, founder of the Prenatal Yoga Center in NYC, joins me for today's episode to talk about how exercise impacts labor and delivery. You don't want to miss this episode as she busts myths and teaches you a balanced perspective on prenatal fitness! Things I discuss […] The post BBL 157: The Truth About Exercise and Childbirth with Deb Flashenberg appeared first on Natural Birth and Baby Care.com.

Today I'm joined by the wonderful Deb Flashenberg, founder and director of the Prenatal Yoga Center in New York City. We talk all about the benefits of prenatal yoga, why learning how to align your body & baby are so helpful for birth, and how yoga can help you practice autonomy over your own body & birth experience. Find full show notes at drnicolerankins.com/episode94 and check out all the free pregnancy & birth resources I have for you at drnicolerankins.com/resources.

Gestating, birthing, and parenting another human is one of the most profound yoga practices to be experienced. Listen to this in-depth conversation with Prenatal Yoga Center founder and director, Deb Flashenberg about  yoga during pregnancy, birth, and parenting from both the personal and professional perspective. Rest assured, if a pregnant student walks into your yoga class, you can support them. Episode Highlights:  How to accept, surrender, and challenge yourself in your yoga practice during pregnancy The role of the psoas in pregnancy and birth Common misunderstandings about pregnancy and yoga Parenting as a yoga practice and how having a baby can change your approach to teaching How to create community, check in with your students and make them feel heard Advice for how to best serve pregnant students in mixed level classes Links & Resources Become a patron of the yoga teacher resource podcast to support ad-free episodes and receive bonus content Join the Yoga Teacher Resource Facebook Group  Sign up for Mado's email list and get a free download of 100 yoga class themes Deb’s podcast Yoga | Birth | Babies - Mado’s episode will be airing soon Find out more about Deb’s work on her website

Sharing birth stories matters. It's an opportunity to support and inspire one another during a transformative time. Each new parent carries their own powerful narrative of their birth that shapes the beginning of a new stage of life.  In this episode of Yoga | Birth | Babies, I speak with Prenatal Yoga Center community member and proud new mother, Lina Lum. Lina shares her beautiful and compelling birth story and what influenced her birth choices. Lina explains how she experienced the waves of labor and how she worked with her body to move through them.  Get the most out of each episode by checking out the show notes with links, resources and other related podcasts at: prenatalyogacenter.com If you love what you’ve been listening to, please leave a rating and review! Yoga| Birth|Babies To connect with Deb and the PYC Community:  instagram & facebook: @prenatalyogacenter Youtube: Prenatal Yoga Center Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Debra Flashenberg, or Deb, is a yoga teacher and founder of the Prenatal Yoga Center in New York City. She’s a labor support doula, a childbirth educator, and a mother of two kids. We talk about the difference going through pregnancy made on her practice, how she uses prenatal and postnatal yoga to support women before and after birth, and the important changes to make to your traditional yoga practice when you are pregnant. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: lytyoga.com (https://lytyoga.com/podcast/) Resources: Learn more: prenatalyogacenter.com (https://prenatalyogacenter.com/) Listen: Yoga|Birth|Babies (https://prenatalyogacenter.com/podcast-list/) Instagram: instagram.com/prenatalyogacenter (https://www.instagram.com/prenatalyogacenter/?hl=en) Redefining Yoga is a production of (http://crate.media)

Hello all! Today's podcast is a fabulous interview with Caprice Abowitt. Caprice Abowitt is a certified yoga instructor, birth doula, childbirth educator and certified breastfeeding counselor. A classically trained dancer, Caprice fell in love with yoga after sustaining a back injury and now specializes in kids yoga, pre- and postnatal, and yoga for the pelvic floor. She is a senior teacher at the Prenatal Yoga Center, where she co-leads teacher training in New York City and along the East Coast in addition to directing Continuing Education Programs. Additionally, Caprice leads Childbirth Education for expecting parents as a founding instructor with Birth Smarter. She is based in Brooklyn, where she lives with her husband and son. I met Caprice when she co-led my prenatal yoga teacher training that I participated in. She was so knowledgable and kind, and had a fascinating background - I knew I wanted to have her on the podcast. The content of this interview was different than expected - as we are in the middle of COVID-19, there have been a lot of things that have changed, from our personal schedules to the policies for pregnant and birthing folks around the country. We talk about what drew Caprice to prenatal yoga, how being a doula informed her own birth experience, and why doulas - both in person and virtual - are incredibly important. You can learn more about Caprice by going to sagecaprice.com and be sure to check Birth Smarter and Prenatal Yoga Center for virtual classes with Caprice! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/samantha-attard/message

Hey there Mamas!  I see you, I feel you and I understand your struggle.  It’s my mission to help you drop the mom guilt, stop feeling overwhelmed, embrace your body, let go the ridiculous expectations you have, release shame and all the “shoulds” you have for yourself!! Join my guest, Amy Griffith, and I talk about how to surrender to YOUR UNIQUE journey of motherhood!  Learn how to embrace the mess, ask for help (and not try to do everything!!) and take things one moment at a time.   About Amy Griffith Amy grew up dancing since age 5 and has been fortunate to make a career out of it. After experiencing life as a dancer in New York City and learning more about determination, hope, struggle, and community than she ever thought she would, the transition to yoga seemed natural to her. Stepping onto her mat and out of the constant, electrifying buzz that is city life, gave her the opportunity to simply slow down. Yoga taught her how to breathe, how to really listen to her body and how to find more compassion for herself and for others. Amy received her certification through The Prenatal Yoga Center and learned just how strong women are.  Amy believes that "Our bodies are designed to create life and birth can be positive!" She was inspired and determined to share this positivity with her students. Having experienced two home births and one hospital birth, she's witnessed the power of trusting her body. "I learned that there is a strength within us that is revealed during pregnancy, then birth, then motherhood." Web:  www.exercisingbalance.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amygriffithexercisingbalance Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amy_exercisingbalance/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLJARBr8dzGWnvGinq29c_w   From the Podcast: Breathing Exercises to help you calm down from Amy Griffith:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RrO9XPnjZ3I If you are struggling and need some support, go to www.postpartum.net  (for USA) https://www.postpartum.net/get-help/locations/international/ (for international)   Thanks for listening! It means so much to me that you listened to my podcast! If you would like to purchase my book or other parenting resources, visit me at www.yellingcurebook.com   With this podcast, my intention is to build a community of parents that can have open and honest conversations about parenting without judgement or criticism.  We have too much of that!  I honor each parent and their path towards becoming the best parent they can be.  My hope is to inspire more parents to consider the practice of Peaceful Parenting. If you know somebody who would benefit from this message, or would be an awesome addition to our community, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a note in the comment section below!   Subscribe to the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe on the podcast app on your mobile device.   Leave a review I appreciate every bit of feedback to make this a value-adding part of your day. Ratings and reviews from listeners not only help me improve but also help others find me in their podcast app. If you have a minute, an honest review on iTunes goes a long way! Thank You!!

Can too much exercise during pregnancy become a detriment to your birth experience? We wouldn’t presume to give you a definitive answer to this question because frankly it’s not our place and we’re not the experts of your physical body, pregnancy, preferences or life experience. This is a question we explored with today’s guest Deb Flashenberg, founder and director of the Prenatal Yoga Center in New York. Deb has her own experience and story around exercising during pregnancy, as well as practicing yoga consistently.  We talk a little bit about Deb’s journey into the work she’s doing now, her own process of exploring birth options, fears around pregnancy and childbirth and honoring motherhood. Deb’s story and message is a powerful one. For her, it’s about “trusting yourself, and being okay when you’re not perfect.” Also to find your personal voice, own your autonomy and proclaim “this is my life!” And you can access Deb and all her wisdom on her own podcast “Yoga Birth Babies” and through the Prenatal Yoga Center’s podcast. LINKS Deb’s Podcast Prenatal Yoga Center Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training Who's Afraid of the Pregnant Yogi. Use the PROMO code HOME BIRTH and receive the free video "Pregnancy Safe Abdominal Toning"

For a very long time I felt I “knew what to do” in many parts of my life... how I worked, how I drank, how I ate... and it wasn't until I came to the hard realization that I needed help that things changed. Let's zoom in on my health for a moment... because of all of the things I'd been going through until that point in my life, I had  accumulated a wealth of information. I'm a nerd you see, and when a topic interests me I become addicted. Wanting to know every detail I have to break the subject apart and put it back together in a way that makes sense to ME... and how come I didn't think of doing that for myself? To break myself apart into all the parts of me that were hurting, and put them back together to make sense… to ME. Healing, healing again with the healing! Well it never ends, it does get better but then we must begin again. And asking for help while humbling, it is life changing. When the ego becomes my friend and I can say - out loud - I actually have no clue what I'm doing… and can you PLEASE HELP ME. Today I speak with Deb Flashenberg, the founder and director of the Prenatal Yoga Center in NYC. She is also a labor support doula, Lamaze childbirth educator and mother of two. After the challenging birth of her first child, Deb became incredibly interested in pelvic health and has since become and advocate for women's health during this incredible vulnerable time, when for some reason, after 9 months of high alert for the mother to be, once the baby comes the new mother somehow moves to the background… Deb has earned her Pelvic Floor Yoga Certification with Leslie Howard. For those who love podcasts, you can tune into Deb's podcast Yoga | Birth | Babies where she speaks with some of the world's leading experts in pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding and parenthood. A FAVORITE RITUAL Reading in bed at night is my all time favorite ritual. After a long day, I love slipping into my warm bed, pulling the covers up high and read a book. My husband and I usually go to bed around the same time, so it is nice to mark the end of our day not on our phones but quietly reading. A NON-NEGOTIABLE Exercise and yoga. These are non-negotiable and I find a way, even when traveling, to exercise and do yoga. While I do get sore and feel my body work, I don't consider yoga part of my exercise routine. For me, my "exercise" needs to be cardio and weights. My yoga practice is a time to step away from the outside world and explore how my body moves in different positions and deeply listen to what is happening and what is being asked of me in the poses. I have mainly been studying Iyengar yoga for the past 13 years and it is so detail oriented and specific, there really isn't space to mentally go elsewhere. I always feel like I was on a mental vacation when I emerge out of class. YOU CAN FIND DEB… www.prenatalyogacenter.com    www.whosafraidofthepregnantyogi.com   Instagram and Facebook: @prenatalyogacenter   email deb@prenatalyogacenter.com  AND A TREAT FOR OUR LISTENERS Anyone who signs up for “Who's Afraid of the Pregnant Yogi” and uses the promo code JOURNAL will get the video Pregnancy Safe Abdominal Toning.  This is the perfect course for any yoga teacher who wants more information and guidance to best support a pregnant person in class. Or for the pregnant student who wants to walk into class with the knowledge of how to properly modify their practice.

SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS! Treat yourself to a beautiful piece of luxury jewelry from Noemie! Go to hellonoemie.com/KWEENS to see their collections and get $50 off your first purchase with promo code KWEENS. Download Honey, the FREE browser add-on that finds you the best deals online and automatically applies the discounts to your cart at check out! Go to joinhoney.com/KWEENS and start saving today. --- In this episode Deb Flashenberg joins us to talk about prenatal yoga and how it can be used to prepare your mind and body for birth. Deb is the founder and director of the Prenatal Yoga Center in NYC. She is also a labor support doula, Lamaze childbirth educator and mother of two. After the challenging birth of her first child, Deb became incredibly interested in pelvic health and has since earned her Pelvic Floor Yoga Certification with Leslie Howard. For those who love podcasts, you can tune into Deb’s podcast Yoga | Birth | Babies where she speaks with some of the world’s leading experts in pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding and parenthood.  --- If you liked this episode of the Birth Kweens Podcast, tell your friends! And go to iTunes, Stitcher, GooglePlay, and Spotify to rate/review/subscribe to the show. For more from us, visit www.BirthKweens.com to sign up for our newsletter. Follow us on Instagram @BirthKweens, join our Facebook group the Birth Kweens Podcast Community, and email us at birthkweens@gmail.com with your questions, suggestions and feedback.

Pregnancy and the transition to parenthood can bring up painful triggers and emotions from one’s past. But, for some, can also serve as a gateway to healing In this episode of Yoga | Birth | Babies, I speak with Prenatal Yoga Center community member, Christina Profita. Christina opens up about how needing a cesarean birth due to her breech baby unexpectedly brought up issues from her past as a person who has recovered from an eating disorder. She also discussed how motherhood can be both an overwhelming transition but also a transition of healing and growth. Please enjoy this honest and touching community birth story.  SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS! Go to stitchfix.com/KIDS/YBB and get an extra 25% off when you keep everything in your box! And as a bonus, Stitch Fix will waive the $20 styling fee when you use this shows special URL- stitchfix.com/KIDS/YBB For FREE and EASY photo sharing with friend and family, visit family-album.com Get the most out of each episode by checking out the show notes with links, resources and other related podcasts at: prenatalyogacenter.com If you love what you've been listening to, please leave a rating and review! Yoga| Birth|Babies To connect with Deb and the PYC Community:  instagram & facebook: @prenatalyogacenter Youtube: Prenatal Yoga Center Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Deb Flashenberg is the founder and director of the Prenatal Yoga Center in NYC. She is a yoga teacher, labor support doula, Lamaze childbirth educator and has completed a midwifery assistant program at The Farm in Tennessee with Ina May Gaskin and The Farm midwives. On this episode of the Pure Nurture Podcast, Deb is sharing all about five essential questions to ask your care provider before birth. When you’re in labor, it’s not a good time to start negotiating your delivery wishes. You need to feel heard, respected, and supported BEFORE your big day and be sure you and your support team are all on the same page.  In this episode, you’ll hear about: Who is Deb Flashenberg & how she got into supporting pregnant women before she became a Mom (2:35) Prenatal Yoga Center in NYC Yoga | Birth | Babies Podcast Who’s Afraid of the Pregnant Yogi? online program When you meet your doctor for the first time, ask these 5 key questions to make sure you’re on the same page (5:36) Is it too late to switch care providers in your 3rd trimester? (25:00) "As a doula, Deb has heard this lament time and time again: “I received the name of my doctor from a friend, and if I had known what to ask, I probably would have switched doctors a long time ago. Now I feel it’s too late to change!” Ideally, it’s best to have a very important conversation with your doctor at the beginning of your pregnancy to make sure that the way he or she practices medicine matches up with the way you want to birth. If you’re already into your pregnancy and a relationship with your doctor, be sure to ask these key questions at your next appointment! When you’re in labor, it isn’t a good time to start negotiating your labor and delivery wishes. It’s essential that you feel heard, supported and respected long before the big day!" - Via www.prenatalyogacenter.com Click here to read more about the 5 questions Deb recommends you ask your doctor.  If you found this podcast helpful and want more, visit Deb at her Prenatal Yoga Center, on Instagram, and Facebook. Check out her prenatal yoga teacher training (if you’re ready to dive deeper) and when you’re in New York City, pop in for a yoga class! Best part? You can practice yoga wherever you are with Deb’s free yoga videos.

On this episode, we talk with Deb Flashenberg, of the Prenatal Yoga Center, all about the benefits of yoga during pregnancy, when to go for it, when to avoid it, and preparing for birth!

On this episode, we talk with Deb Flashenberg, of the Prenatal Yoga Center, all about the benefits of yoga during pregnancy, when to go for it, when to avoid it, and preparing for birth!

One of the three pillars of Prenatal Yoga Center methodology is community, also knows as sangha. Feeling part of community, especially in such a transitional time like pregnancy and parenthood, can help assuage fears, feel supported and find a general camaraderie. In an effort to deepen our community connection, Yoga |Birth |Babies continues to share conversations and personal stories from our community members. In this episode of Yoga| Birth |Babies, we get to know one of our community members, Yali Szulanski. Yali bravely shares her personal struggles with a serious eating disorder and how she was able to keep it in check during her two pregnancies and postpartum. For anyone who is or has faced body image issues or if you are supporting someone through this challenging experience, this episode will speak to you. For more on Yali, visit the show notes: prenatalyogacenter.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever had a pregnant yoga student walk into your group yoga class and immediately think, “Oh crap. I don't know how to modify the practice for her or keep her safe without changing my whole plan!” ?   Today's podcast episode with prenatal yoga expert (and my old friend!) Deb Flashenberg will cover everything you need to know on this subject! Deb is the founder and director of the Prenatal Yoga Center in NYC and host of the podcast, Yoga | Birth | Babies.  She is also a certified prenatal yoga teacher, labor support doula, childbirth educator, and mother of two. Deb is passionate about establishing safe, effective, and empowering yoga classes for pregnancy and beyond and she is full of wisdom for all yoga teachers. In this episode you'll hear: Some of the most important things teachers can keep in mind when trying to accommodate a pregnant student in an open level asana class. What can happen when a pregnant student doesn't modify her practice and how might it affect her birth. How we feel about the saying- "if you did it before you were pregnant you can continue to do it pregnant".

Can too much exercise during pregnancy become a detriment to your birth experience? We wouldn’t presume to give you a definitive answer to this question because frankly it’s not our place and we’re not the experts of your physical body, pregnancy, preferences or life experience. This is a question we explored with today’s guest Deb Flashenberg, founder and director of the Prenatal Yoga Center in New York.

This is THE PREP LIST episode that can act as an essential checklist for any expecting parent. Here's what we cover:  1. Caring for the postnatal body 2. Preparing for life with a newborn - an introductory playbook -- seriously, it's good

Guest: Deb Flashenberg, the founder and director of the Prenatal Yoga Center, the first yoga center in NYC to focus solely on Moms and Moms to be. In this episode, we will cover: The 3 main benefits of doing yoga during your pregnancy (one of them is probably something you’ve never thought of and it will help you immensely during labor!) What are the “Yoga Don’t” – poses and positions that are contraindicated during pregnancy (and even some attitudes that won’t serve you in your yoga practice How finding a community that supports and guides you during your pregnancy will make the transition to motherhood that much easier for you Resources mentioned in the conversation: Deb’s website: prenatalyogacenter.com Link to Deb’s podcast: Yoga | Birth | Babies: http://prenatalyogacenter.com/podcast-list/  About Deb Flashenberg: Deb Flashenberg is the founder and director of the Prenatal Yoga Center, the first yoga center in NYC to focus solely on Moms and Moms to be.   She is a DONA certified labor support doula, Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator, and certified prenatal yoga teacher. Deb completed a Midwife Assistant Program with Ina May Gaskin, Pamela Hunt and many of the other Farm Midwives at The Farm Midwifery Center in Tennessee. She has been teaching this unique and amazing population for 15 years and is continuously in awe of the beauty and brilliance of birth. Deb is the proud mom to her son, Shay, and daughter, Sage.   Deb has had several articles published in Midwifery Today, Doula International, she is a regular contributor to New York Family Magazine and Mommybites as a regular featured blogger.  She has also been featured on Lamaze blog, Giving Birth With Confidence and is a birth expert with The Birth Institute. Deb has also had the honor of being a presenter at the Yoga Journal Live NYC Conference. Deb is also the host of the podcast, Yoga | Birth | Babies.  

In this episode of “Yoga | Birth | Babies,” I take off my interviewer hat and become the guest speaker!  For the past 17 years I have had the joy and honor of leading group yoga classes as well as teacher trainings.  In this podcast, I breakdown the principles from which I teach and train other teachers.  For those who are new to teaching or just students who want to better understand my methodology, I hope you enjoy! In this episode, I cover:  The importance of seeing your students! Learning from your best teachers, your students. The pros and cons of demonstrating. Know your demographic: who you are teaching and how they best learn. Don’t be afraid to correct and adjust a student Hand on adjustments- does everyone need to be adjusted? Know why you are touching a student – your hands should be giving information as to how to stabilize or go deeper in a pose. Don’t ignore the student who needs the most attention because you are overwhelmed by their poses. My personal pet peeve- massage or little creepy adjustments. Teach!  Don’t just recite memorized cues –  or shout out poses. Intelligent sequencing – how do poses relate to one another. Using music- it should add to the underlying flow and drive of the rhythm About Deb : Deb is a graduate of the Boston Conservatory of Music with a degree in Musical Theater. She has spent most of her life performing and was introduced to yoga through a choreographer in 1997. After several years as a yoga student, she decided to continue her education and became certified as a Bikram Yoga instructor. In 2001 Deb headed out to Seattle to study with renowned prenatal yoga teacher Colette Crawford, R.N., at the Seattle Holistic Center. Deb has received certification for Vinyasa Yoga from Shiva Rea as well as completed the OM Yoga advanced teacher training with Cyndi Lee in 2004. Deb has also studied the Maternal Fitness Method with Julie Tupler. Deb currently studies with Cyndi Lee, Genevieve Kapular, and Carrie Owerko. After being witness to several “typical” hospital births, Deb felt it was important to move beyond the yoga room and be present in the birthing room. In 2003, Deb attended her first birth as a DONA certified labor support doula. In that short period of time, Deb has attended about 100 births. She is continuously in awe of the beauty and brilliance of birth. In 2006, Deb received her certification as a Lamaze® Certified Childbirth Educator. In September of 2007, Deb completed a Midwife Assistant Program with Ina May Gaskin, Pamela Hunt and many of the other Farm Midwives at The Farm Midwifery Center in Tennessee. Drawing on her experience as a prenatal yoga teacher, labor support doula, childbirth educator and mother, Deb looks to establish a safe, effective and empowering class for pregnancy and beyond. In April 2016, Deb had the honor of being a presenter at the Yoga Journal Live New York Conference. Deb is the proud (and tired!) mother of her son Shay and daughter Sage. Click here for Deb’s teaching schedule, her teacher trainings, and her upcoming events! “Yoga | Birth | Babies” is sponsored by Health IQ, an insurance company that helps health conscious people like runners, cyclist, weightlifters and vegetarians get lower rates on their life insurance.  Go to healthiq.com/YBB Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeanne talks with Deb Flashenberg, founder of Prenatal Yoga Center about how she found her way from musical theater to the yoga studio to the birth world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of “Yoga | Birth | Babies” we’re sharing an inspirational birth story from our community. Today’s guest Bridget Tichar had a great birth and we want to share her experience to provide some inspiration and comfort for our expectant Mamas! Bridget was an active member of the Prenatal Yoga Center community throughout her pregnancy coming to class 5 times a week, though she previously was not a fan of yoga. Bridget has always led an active lifestyle and was able to maintain this through her pregnancy. Stay tuned to hear all about her birth experience; how she coped with waiting in the waiting room, surrendered to help from a loving partner, found the humor in labor and birth, and brought her son Teddy into this world! “I want to do this, I am doing this, this is not hard.” About Bridget: Bridget is a first-time mom to 6-month old son, Teddy. She holds a master’s degree in communications and currently works part-time from home as the director of a non-profit charity she created 5 years ago. Previous to the birth of her son, she worked as a retail manager and played women’s beach volleyball competitively. She is a vegetarian and enjoys running daily while listening to podcasts and audiobooks. Bridget lives on the upper west side of Manhattan with her husband, Joe.   “Yoga | Birth | Babies” is sponsored by Health IQ, an insurance company that helps health conscious people like runners, cyclist, weightlifters and vegetarians get lower rates on their life insurance.  Go to healthiq.com/YBB to support the show and see if you qualify. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“We need to empower women to take an active role in their birth so they can emerge feeling heard, seen, understood and supported.” This is the mission statement of Debra Flashenberg, the founder of the Prenatal Yoga Center. Listen in as Debra talks with Susan about the birthing process; you will come away with a new view on an old subject!

We are delighted to welcome Terry Richmond back to the podcast! Terry is one of the most sought after doulas in NYC and Deb’s doula mentor. Listeners may remember her previous episode “How to Navigate the Hospital System and Have an Empowered Birth.” Today we are focusing on Doulas. This episode is geared toward women considering hiring a doula as well as new doulas. Terry talks about her role as a doula and the support she offers. Additionally she talks about how she balances life with her doula work and what she does to avoid burn out. It is a joy to hear the wise words of this amazing birth worker. For more information on Terry please visit laborlove.org or connect on Facebook Terry teaches Childbirth Education at the Prenatal Yoga Center for more on this visit http://prenatalyogacenter.org/childbirth-education/   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Deb as she talks to Prenatal Yoga Center’s Caprice Abowitt. Caprice talks about her journey from dancing to becoming a yoga instructor and the very personal reason she was drawn to the prenatal community. Caprice also talks about the joys of teaching yoga to children. Get the most out of each episode by checking out the show notes with links, resources and other related podcasts at: prenatalyogacenter.com If you love what you’ve been listening to, please leave a rating and review! Yoga| Birth|Babies To connect with Deb and the PYC Community:  instagram & facebook: @prenatalyogacenter Youtube: Prenatal Yoga Center Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode Deb interviews her doula mentor, former Broadway actress and singer Terry Richmond. Currently, Terry is one of NYC’s most sought after Doulas and Childbirth Educators. She has attended 100s of births here in NYC assisting new Moms with a wide variety of birth choices and experiences. Drawing from these experiences Terry talks to Deb about navigating the hospital system so that you can have an empowered birth! Terry teaches Childbirth Education at the Prenatal Yoga Center for more on this visit http://prenatalyogacenter.org/childbirth-education/ Get the most out of each episode by checking out the show notes with links, resources and other related podcasts at: prenatalyogacenter.com If you love what you’ve been listening to, please leave a rating and review! Yoga| Birth|Babies To connect with Deb and the PYC Community:  instagram & facebook: @prenatalyogacenter Youtube: Prenatal Yoga Center   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I am so excited to announce the birth of my podcast Yoga | Birth | Babies! If you’re curious about what sparked the creation of the Prenatal Yoga Center then this first episode is for you. I share my journey from Godspell to creating a community of Birth Goddesses! Please share, subscribe, and rate us. We have a some amazing guest interviews coming up discussing yoga, birth, babies, and everything in between. You won’t want to miss the wisdom these women have to share. Get the most out of each episode by checking out the show notes with links, resources and other related podcasts at: prenatalyogacenter.com If you love what you’ve been listening to, please leave a rating and review! Yoga| Birth|Babies To connect with Deb and the PYC Community:  instagram & facebook: @prenatalyogacenter Youtube: Prenatal Yoga Center Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you been pregnant? Have questions about how to have a great childbirth experience? Today's interview is with Debra Flashenberg, founder of the PreNatal Yoga Center of New York. She's a prenatal yoga expert, doula, and childbirth educator. She's created a nurturing environment to support women in every stage of her childbirth journey. Listen to Debra's story of [...]