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December Yoga News

December 5, 2017 by Full Circle KC

Happy Holidays Full Circle Yoga KC Families!

December Yoga News

During November I asked the same question in all my classes- What are you grateful for? Research shows those who express gratitude are happier and healthier individuals. Thank you for all the answers you shared. November also gave me the opportunity to reflect back on this year. I want to express my deepest gratitude to each of you who stepped into Full Circle Yoga KC. A tremendous sense of joy comes over as I think about each of you who walked into Full Circle Yoga KC to share in community, flow together, meet new friends, and embrace all the benefits that come with yoga. To each of you thank you for your trust, belief, and the community we’ve created together.

This is a busy time of year, a time of year we can easily forget about the importance of self care. Taking time for a class can offer time to stop, breath, and connect allowing you to walk off your mat feeling energized and ready to step back into the holiday cheer.

Here’s what’s happening in December!

Changes in class schedule:

Thursday evening prenatal yoga classes will now be combined as one starting at 6:00pm.

Prenatal Partner Yoga- Thursday December 14th at 6:00pm. Please note there will be no prenatal yoga at 6:00pm this night.

Full Circle Yoga in Overland Park was founded in 2017 by yoga teacher Jenny Hellman focusing on wellness in the early stages of family life from prenatal to early parenthood and the older adult years. Full Circle Yoga KC is an Overland Yoga Studio specializing in Prenatal Yoga, Baby Yoga and Chair Yoga for seniors.

Q & A Time | What is Cranial Sacral Treatment

November 14, 2017 by Full Circle KC

What is Cranial Sacral Treatment (CST)? It is a gentle noninvasive form of bodywork to realign the head, spinal column, and sacrum for restored balance. I like to describe it as chiropractic work without the manipulation. And, the best kept secret for body balance!

I was hesitant to go to a chiropractor because I didn’t want physical manipulation and I didn’t want treatment to become a part of my routine. However, after recently having my first cranial sacral treatment I was amazed at my improved overall feeling of balance and alignment. For weeks my hamstrings had been tight despite yoga, stretching and strengthening. With the cranial sacral treatment it made an immediate difference in the tightness!

Cranial Sacral Therapy can be a wonderful way to care for yourself while pregnant as well as postpartum. Our center of gravity shifts, we gain weight during pregnancy, our body is working overtime to grow a little human all of which can disrupt our balance and create discomfort. Postpartum, we are reconnecting with our bodies, we find ourselves in the most peculiar positions for nursing or feeding, and general anxiety of parenthood can throw our balance off, again, creating discomfort.

Recently, Full Circle Yoga KC joined up with Lee Veal to offer a special event for mamas and partners. What an incredible class that allowed mamas and partners to add to their toolbox! Lee Veal, Advance Cranial Sacral expert, showed simple movement techniques partners could offer mama to support her throughout pregnancy, delivery, and postpartum. Mamas were then able to provide the same resistance work to their partner so each could feel restored balance. The class focused specifically on the Psoas and Piriformis muscle to help align and open the pelvis.

Senior Chair Yoga Kansas City

November 8, 2017 by Full Circle KC

Full Circle Yoga KC offers Senior Chair Yoga in retirement communities to support wellness.

The New York Times published an article that Yoga May Be Good for the Brain. There are so many benefits of chair yoga for older adults.

I recently asked those that come to my weekly classes I teach in retirement communities what benefits they receive from attending chair yoga. Here’s what they have to say about Full Circle Yoga KC Chair Yoga Class:

I’ve noticed a big difference in my balance. I enjoy the community and seeing the same people every week. I feel better when I leave.
I know this sounds silly but I didn’t used to be able to push my recliner down with my legs but since coming to chair yoga every week I have the strength to close it using my legs.
I recently had a fall and I feel so much better after coming to chair yoga.
I can reach my washer and dryer in my apartment because of the stretching! It’s also a peaceful way to start my day.
This chair yoga class has helped my sciatica so much!
My balance is better.
I’m more conscious of my posture because the chair yoga class puts so much emphasis on it.
My arms are stronger. I sit up straighter and even when I’m walking.
I just learned that I’m shrinking! I used to be 5’4″ and now I’m 5’2″. Chair Yoga makes me sit up straighter and every time I’m in a chair I think of you and sit up tall, it’s helping with my posture.

Chair Yoga in Kansas City is offered by Full Circle Yoga KC at retirement communities. If you’re interested in bringing Chair Yoga to your community, contact Jenny at (816) 536-4771 or fullcircleyogakc@gmail.com.

November Yoga News

November 2, 2017 by Full Circle KC

November Yoga News

Happy November, a month of gratitude! I am grateful to all those who come to their mats at Full Circle Yoga KC to practice yoga, connect as a community, and celebrate the journey of parenthood.

Here’s what happening this month:

Friday November 3rd at 6:00 pm- Come learn about the health benefits of Young Living Essential Oils and how you can incorporate them into every day living to support healthy living. This class if Free!

Sunday November 5th at 11:00 am- Free BYOB (Bring Your Own Baby) Yoga at Lululemon Leawood. This healthy, playful, and bonding class will be at the store starting at 11:00am.

Thursday November 9th at 5:45 pm- This is a special event! Prenatal Partner Yoga will offer time to flow and connect together while offering useful poses for labor. Followed by Lee Veal, Advance Cranial Sacral expert who will share simple movement techniques to support Mom throughout pregnancy, delivery, and postpartum.

Saturday November 18th at 3:00 pm- Make and Take with Young Living Essential Oils. We will have fun making toxic free and natural products like deodorant, room spray, roller bottles, and facial scrubs. This class is $20 per person to make two items or $40 per person to make all four items.

Friday November 24th at 10:00 am- Groovy Kids Yoga Class! let your kiddos enjoy some kids yoga post Thanksgiving Day! This fun and healthy kids yoga class is for ages 4-12. 10 spots are available so reserve and pay online to save your spot!

Q&A Time | What is a Doula?

September 29, 2017 by Full Circle KC

What is a Doula? This is one of the most frequent questions I get asked. Hiring a doula may be one of the best things you do for your birthing journey! If you were to ask my husband he would tell you YES, get a doula! We were a big supporter of our doula who supported us for our two childbirths.

A doula can be defined as a trained professional who provides continuous physical, emotional and informational support to a mother before, during and shortly after childbirth to help her achieve the most healthiest, most satisfying experience possible.

DONA international gives a great analogy that a doula is like your travel guide in a foreign country, helping support families through a life changing experience.

You’re interested in having a doula, what next?

Call and schedule a time to meet with 1-3 doulas and interview each of them. You want to find a doula that both you and your partner feel comfortable with and someone that supports your birth plan. This is a chance to get to know one another.

Some questions you may want to ask:

How long of have you been a doula?
Tell me about your experiences?
Have they worked with your MD or midwife before? That’s always an added benefit!
What’s their availability?
What’s their back up plan if they can’t be at the birth?
Cost of their services and what does that service include?

Check out these doula websites for the KC area.