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Full Circle Yoga KC March News

March 6, 2018 by Full Circle KC

Full Circle Yoga KC March News

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Greetings,

Spring is in the air! As I walked home with my children from school we saw daffodils and crocus’ blooming!

Full Circle Yoga KC had a wonderful one year celebration! Again, thank you for supporting the studio, it’s come A LONG way in one year all do to each of you!!!

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Saturday classes are beginning to be consistently full. If you reserve a spot for Saturday classes and you’re unable to come please un-reserve your spot, or send an email to fullcircleyogakc@gmail, or text 816-536-4771 with your name to notify that you’re unable to attend. If you do not notify and do not attend, your punch card will be “charged.”

If you go to reserve a spot and class is full there is a waiting list you can sign up for that will notify you if an opening occurs. You can also take a chance and come to the studio in the event there is a no show.

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Dates to remember!

Thursday March 15th Prenatal Partner Yoga at 7:00pm

Wednesday March 21st BYOB at 9:00 am and Mama’s Corner at 10:00am ** Please note the change in time for class**

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 Prenatal Partner and Chair Yoga for seniors.

Dual Benefits of Mommy and Baby Yoga

March 6, 2018 by Full Circle KC

Mommy and baby yoga is not just yoga. Dual benefits of mommy and baby yoga support both mother and baby in ways that support mental and physical health. Mommy and baby yoga an ideal postpartum exercise because yoga meets you where you allowing for a gentle recovery, and baby gets to remain close to what he/she knows best. What happens at Full Circle Yoga KC during mommy and me yoga is fun, connection, communication, bonding, relaxation, and strengthening.

During our classes we begin with breathing exercises so we can be completely present to our bodies and full engagement with your baby. As Mamas we excel at multitasking and always being ready for the next item on the agenda. Closing the eyes, letting the chatter of the external environment go and becoming centered offers restoration. Continuing with breath we warm our bodies up through gentle asanas all while baby is in Mama’s lap or close by on her mat.

Baby massage supports baby in so many ways. In the book Baby Om, by Laura Staton and Sarah Perron states that studies show improved motor pathways with diligent repetition. Massage offers ways to begin supporting muscle memory that will benefit baby’s coordination and will build self confidence. By massaging we bring awareness to babies joints, work with reflexive movement, stimulate the back and neck, stimulate sensory neurons, and so much more!

Yoga for mama while baby is close on mat bring so many benefits. As one Mama said at class the other day “this class is contagiously positive.” During practice you will find yourself feeling more awake, alert with doing physical movement that will improve your circulation and respiratory system. Through yoga poses we strengthen the pelvic floor and regain those abdominal muscles that disappeared during pregnancy! It’s an environment that reminds you to be gentle with yourself and take time to ease back into your pre-pregnancy body. Being pregnant and giving birth is HARD work!

Bringing baby into our yoga practice is great fun for baby and Mama offering time to play. It’s a community that supports the challenges of motherhood, offering guidance, pats on the back, normalization, and just plan Mamma chat. It helps reduce the blues that arise postpartum through connecting with others that are on the same journey and moving your body to your breath.

Overland Park yoga studio

Full Circle Yoga KC is an Overland Park yoga studio that specializes in embracing the full cycle of life. Classes include Prenatal Yoga, Prenatal Partner Yoga, and Bring Your Own Baby (BYOB) Yoga for those entering the beautiful journey of pregnancy and the transition into motherhood. Full Circle Yoga KC also offers chair yoga for older adults living in retirement communities who are seeking an added component to health and wellness.

Happy New Year from Full Circle Yoga KC

January 11, 2018 by Full Circle KC

Happy New Year’s From Full Circle Yoga KC!

December 2017 went out with a bang with 10 babies being born! Congratulations to each of you Mamas who delivered little bundles of joy in 2017 and welcome to Motherhood! January 2018 is starting off with an exciting number of new Mamas finding Full Circle Yoga KC.

Full Circle Yoga KC is coming up on its one year anniversary! I can’t believe it’s almost been a year since I started this journey. There are so many journeys we go through in life, some planned some unexpected. I try to embrace each one as they come. You all have been my inspiration this past year as I met you and heard your stories. I hold your stories with care and deep appreciation. You’ve inspired me to become a better yoga instructor, to be a better listener, to continue to find a balance of relaxation and challenge in our yoga classes. You even inspire me to run longer as my inner voice says “hey, you tell your Mamas they can do anything for a minute, you can run for one more minute.” Thank you.

I’m so excited to start a Mama’s Corner starting on the every third Wednesday of every month. Our first gathering will be February 21^st. We will have BYOB at 9:00 am (PLEASE NOTE CHANGE FROM NORMAL TIME), followed by a time to connect with other Mama’s. It’s an opportunity to share tricks of the trade as well as the bumps in the road of motherhood and build community as we share in the most rewarding yet most challenging job ever! Snacks will be provided. Class is $5.00, please register online.

Here’s what happening in January:

Prenatal Yoga Classes– This class is appropriate for all stages of pregnancy as you experience and enjoy your changing body. Geared for all experience levels, in this class you’ll learn yoga poses, breathing techniques and meditation that support a healthy pregnancy and prepare you for labor and delivery.

Mondays at 7:00 pm

Thursdays at 10:00 am and 6:00 pm

Saturdays at 9:30 am

BYOB– This class embraces your recovering body through gentle movement. You’ll appreciate the supportive community of others who are sharing in the transformative journey of parenthood.

Wednesdays at 10:00 *** Except third Wednesday of every month BYOB class will begin at 9:00am and Mama’s Corner at 10:00am.

Prenatal Partner Yoga– It’s an opportunity to connect with one another and share in the journey of pregnancy. Partners can be empowered through learning poses and visualization tools that will help support mama during labor and delivery.

Thursday January 25^th at 6:00pm **this will be in place of prenatal yoga

Hatha Yoga- A class that emphasizes strengthening the physical body by focusing on body posture and breath control. This class is open to everyone. It’s a great class for postpartum moms who need some time on the mat by themselves.

Saturdays 8:00 am

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Young Living Essential Oil 101 Class- Come or stay after class to learn about the amazing benefits Young Living Essential Oils can have for you and your family.

Saturday January 27^th right after prenatal yoga at 11:00 am

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Some day we may get snow! Please check our website calendar for cancellations due to inclement weather.

The Light In Me Honors The Light In You!

Be Well,

Jenny

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.

Top 3 Baby Yoga Poses

September 5, 2017 by Full Circle KC

At Full Circle Yoga KC mommy and me yoga is open to all possibilities! It’s not your typical yoga class and that’s what we love about it! Babies cry, that’s okay! Babies sleep, that’s okay, a little extra YOU time! Babies become YOGIS! We celebrate all mamas and babies right where they are!

Mommy and me yoga classes consists of five parts: warm up for mommy, baby massage, mommy yoga, mommy and baby yoga, and shavasna. Based on babies needs we mix this up, because at mommy and me yoga we go with the flow!

Top 3 Baby Yoga Poses:

Warrior 2- A pose of confidence! Such a great pose to do together as you breath in confidence and exhale extending that confidence to your baby. Baby can be on bent leg facing out or on mama’s chest, depending on age of baby and baby’s balance. This pose strengthens the arms, legs, abdominal muscles, and pelvic floor.
Side Angle- A pose the lengthens and the entire side while opening the chest. This pose activates the oblique muscles that most mamas find weak postpartum.
Wide-legged Forward Fold- bringing the heart below the hips calms the nervous system and for many new mamas this is such a relaxing pose. While holding baby, this pose is great to bring back the abdominal muscles, elongating the spine that often finds odd positions while nursing, and opens the be backs of legs.

*Remembering these poses can be done with our without baby, you get to decide what works best for you and your little one.