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August 18, 2019 by Full Circle KC

Greetings Full Circle Yoga KC Family,

What a summer it has been! Congratulations to all the Warrior Mamas who delivered babies! I love hearing your birth stories through your texts, emails, and in person when you return to BYOB!!! I am humbled and honored to be a part of such a beautiful and transformative journey with with each and every one of you.

I hope you’ve enjoyed your summer and are beginning to find a routine as seasons change. Full Circle Yoga KC is full exciting new classes and workshops! Here’s what’s happening!

Place your vote for Pitch’s BEST OF KC !!!

Let other KC families know about the amazing community we have growing at FCYKC!!! We made it to the final voting round, now it’s time to become BEST YOGA STUDIO in KC!!! While you’re voting for FCYKC take a few more minutes to vote for your other favs in KC! Simply click here and go to “Health and Fitness” then scroll to “best yoga studio” and place your vote for Full Circle Yoga KC. FCYKC community you’re the best!!!! Thank yo so much for taking the time to support our amazing community.

New Class

StoryBook Yoga with Alli starting Friday August 23rd at 10:00 am.

I love it when my path crosses with someone that is full of life and has such a positive energy and warm smile. Alli is just that person! She has been an avid yoga practitioner for over twelve years, and is excited to teach yoga and mindfulness in ways that help future generations manage their stress, emotions, and physical health. She has considerable experience working with young people as both a storytime librarian in public libraries, as well as working as a school librarian and Spanish teacher for twelve years. Alli and her husband Mykl are parents of two sweet yogi boys, Mason and Adam, ages 6 and 9.

Follow and “like” FCYKC on Facebook to see when Alli will be teaching Harry Potter and Star Wars Yoga series for older kids and adults.

Upcoming Workshops

Saturday September 14th at 11:30 am

Essential Oils 101- Learn about essential oils and how they can support you and your family’s wellness. Learn what essentials oils are and how to begin incorporating them into your daily life. This is a fun relaxed and FREE class! Babies and Kiddos welcome 🙂

Saturday October 19th at 11:30 am

Pelvic Health and Rehab Workshop – Shannon Buhs DeSalvo, PT is excited to share her knowledge of pelvic health and rehabilitation, especially as it pertains to the post-partum woman. This class is open to all women of all ages, and newborn nursing babies are always welcome to join. The following topics will be discussed:

Incontinence (urinary or fecal)
Urinary urgency/frequency
Bowel dysfunction/constipation
Pelvic pain
Pain with sex
Diastasis Recti (separation of the abdominal muscles)
Back pain, sacroiliac pain, pubic pain or hip pain

Shannon will also provide thorough education on the female pelvic anatomy so that women can better understand how their bodies work and how pregnancy and childbirth impact their health and function. In addition to being a Pelvic Physical Therapist, Shannon is also certified in Pelvic Floor Yoga and will incorporate some of these poses into the class.

Women will leave with knowledge that will empower them and help in their healing process.

To reserve a spot and purchase tickets go to www.fullcircleyogakc.com and select Pelvic Health and Rehab Class.
Class is $30.00

Tuesday October 29th at 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Partner Prenatal Yoga and Partner Massage Workshop- Join Charity and I as we support you and your partner during pregnancy. Charity is the founder and owner of Legacy Massage . We will begin with Prenatal Partner Yoga and end with Prenatal Partner Massage. Class is $35

Saturday November 16th 4:00 pm-6:00 pm

Get ready for the holidays with Sans Bar Kansas City! The Sans Bar team is working hard to create some fun yoga and Mama inspired mocktails! Sans Bar brings authentic alcohol-free connection to KC in the form of Sans Bar Kansas City, a booze-free popup event-based initiative. More Details to come but mark your calendar now!

Ongoing Classes

Just a reminder for those classes that are not held weekly.

Mommy and Baby Yoga– Every Wednesday at 10:00 am AND 1st/3rd Saturday of every month at 10:30 am

Mama and Little Movers Yoga– Second and Fourth Saturday of every month at 10:30 am

Love and Hugs!

Jenny

Happy Mother’s Day from Full Circle Yoga KC

May 10, 2019 by Full Circle KC

Greetings Beautiful Mamas!!!

May you each have a wonderful Mother’s Day this Sunday! Maybe you’ll stay in your jammies all day and spend the day being with your amazing family, maybe you’ll pamper yourself with a pedicure or massage, maybe you won’t make any plans at all and just be with what comes of the day. However you spend your day enjoy it fully and give yourself some serious kuddos to being a MAMA. I hope you might find some time to reflect on the women in your life that are and have been part of your village, who have trusted in you, supported you, cheered you on, and encouraged you to create and fulfill your dreams.

I am still coming off the high of spending four amazing days in Minneapolis at Blooma with a group of 13 other strong, brave, vulnerable, and courageous women! We completed our Advanced Prenatal Yoga training. It was such a reminder of the power and energy a group of women create when working together! It totally filled my cup and provided such inspiration for the future of Full Circle Yoga KC!!!

New Happenings at FCYKC!

I believe one of the reasons Mamas come to Full Circle Yoga KC is for the support they receive from other women they meet. One of my greatest joys is watching community blossom among Mamas. We want that support of community to continue soon after giving birth with FREE classes when you just can’t stand being at home any longer! No yoga, just space to be with other women who understand and want to support you. Come and nurse, bottle feed, rest, hang with your sweet new joy, and if you come in your jammies, that’s OK!!! You are welcome to come to prenatal classes or BYOB classes, it’s’ up to you! We got you! When you’re ready to return to the mat Mommy and Baby Yoga will be waiting for you.

Kids AIReal Yoga starts Monday at 5:00pm. Many have asked about kids AIReal and now it’s here! Classes are for 9 years and up.
AIReal yoga class passes for adults has been reduced to $16!!!! Grab a hammock and deepen your stretch and find the kid in you!!
Pop-Up Kids Yoga happening all summer long at the KC Studio!!! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram!
Thursday May 23rd, live Handpan with Rick Kloog music with yoga! Join us at the KC studio for this super fun evening! Class is $5 and music is donation based- help support our local artists!!
I’m so honored to have Kelsey O’Neill trained and certified with Sheila Kelly S-Factor join Full Circle Yoga KC! S-Factor is a feminine movement practice – a sensuous workout for body and soul that’s intelligently designed to open the female body into her full, free, erotic expression. If you’d like to reserve a spot for her class watch for posts on Full Circle Yoga KC Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/kelsey.winter.58 This class is a separate pass purchased through Kelsey.
Super excited about Amy Zoe Schonhoff with Mindfulness in the Heartland offering her 8-week mindful parenting class that starts on June 4th. Reserve your spot here https://www.facebook.com/events/402443963651894/

Thank you to all those you were able to make it to the Brookside Art Fair and show off your gorgeous belly and darling children! Thank you to all the awesome partners that were a part of our first outdoor Prenatal and Family Yoga with Brookside Babies! It was such a perfect morning!!! I see future events just like this!

Peace and Hugs,

Jenny

Full Circle Yoga KC is family centered yoga studio in Midtown Kansas City specializing in Aerial Yoga, Hatha Yoga, Prenatal Yoga, Baby Yoga, and more.

Full Circle Yoga KC Spring News

March 29, 2019 by Full Circle KC

Happy Spring

The Season for Birth, Renewal, and Regrowth

Full Circle Yoga KC is blooming just like the spring flowers and green grass! We’ve added more classes and we have lots of events coming up!

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Tuesdays at 11:00 am- Tot Yoga with Amanda Garner- (children ages 16 months to 4 years)- Fly like a butterfly! Roar like a lion! Jump like a Frog! This playful class teaches yoga poses, yoga breathing, and savasana with song, animal movements, story, and games. Toddlers will learn impulse control, body awareness, locomotive skills, and ways to calm down in this fun class. Feel free to grab a coffee or tea before class or stop downstairs after class for coffee and community.

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Thursdays at 6:00 pm- Hatha $5 Community Yoga Class– Emphasizes strengthening the physical body by focusing on body posture and breath control. In this friendly flow class we work to find balance with mind, body, and spirit. Benefits of Hatha yoga include maintaining a healthy body, relaxing, improve flexibility, and build muscle strength and balance. This class is open to everyone! It’s a wonderful class for Mamas postpartum. Yoga isn’t about how one looks but how one feels with yoga. In April (date to be announced soon) Dead Beet Taco Shop will be offering tacos after class! Check out @deadbeettacoshop!

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Dance Tribe– Alcohol Free Dance For All Ages! Come join us and shake your tail feather to some bumping beats by DJ Clandestine. 🎶🎧. Event is being held first and Third Sundays 12:30pm-2:30pm of each month (with the exception of Easter April 21st). April 7th will be from 11:00m- 1:00pm
$10 Adults
$5 kids 3 years and up
Under 2 years Free
Cash Only at the Door

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April 13th- Do-What Now? What’s a Doula? Join Jessica Walker and Carly Crockett of Black Rabbit Doulas in a FREE informative workshop on what doulas do for expecting and new parents.

In this class, you will learn:
-an overview of what a doula is
-a brief history of our profession
-how a doula can help YOUR family
-our BONUS: we’re going to share our top 3 tips for labor!
-then we’ll open up the floor for any questions related to pregnancy, childbirth or parenting.
Partners are welcome!
Check out our website: www.blackrabbitdoulas.com

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May 4th- SAVE the DATE!!! Prenatal and Family Yoga at Brookside Art Fair! I’ll be teaching prenatal yoga outside at the tennis courts in Brookside! Please help me fill the tennis court with your beautiful selves! The event is FREE! I can’t wait to teach with the sun shinning upon us, striking your confidant Mama Bear Warrior Poses, and feeling the buzz of a great community. Prenatal Yoga at 9:00 am followed by lots more fun. A petting zoo from 10-noon, and a kids tent with crafts from 10-6. This event is in partnership with Brookside Babies.

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April 14th- May 19th- Mindfulness Family Classes- There are no members of today’s modern family that are immune from stress! Our contemporary lives of perpetual “doing” leave us all, parents and children alike, often overwhelmed and over-committed.
Learning the skills of mindfulness can help family members strengthen attention and focus, learn to handle life situations with less emotional reactivity and greater balance, while cultivating a sense of well-being and compassion for self and others.
6-Week Mindful Family Class
This Mindful Family class is designed for families with children ages 6-12, who are seeking practical skills and tools to reduce stress and create a calmer, happier and more connected family.
In this weekly one-hour class we will:
•Practice mindful movement
•Learn simple meditation practices that are accessible to all family members
•Learn about the brain and neural integration
•Have fun!
Spring Session
Sundays, April 14 – May 19
9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Cost: $120 parent+1 child/$60 each additional family member
Contact amy@mindfulheartland.com for more information.

About the teacher: Amy Zoe Schonhoff is the founder of Mindfulness in the Heartland, a venture dedicated to providing training and education in mindfulness-based interventions. She is the mother of two beautiful humans, a qualified teacher of Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction and a trained Mindful Schools Educator.

What’s the refund policy?
Refunds will be provided up to one day prior to the start of class. Participants who need to drop after the session starts will be permitted to make up missed classes at a future offering. Session fees will not be prorated for missed classes.

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May 11th- Strawberry Swing Spring Fair. Full Circle Yoga KC is a sponsor for this event. Stay tuned for possible yoga events happening at the event!

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Changes in Schedule:

BYOB class will be changing from Wednesdays at the Overland Park Studio to the Kansas City Studio.

Full Circle Yoga KC is family centered yoga studio in Midtown Kansas City specializing in Aerial Yoga, Hatha Yoga, Prenatal Yoga, Baby Yoga, Power Vinyasa and more.

2019 Brings New Classes and Growth for Full Circle Yoga KC

January 8, 2019 by Full Circle KC

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year!! It’s going to be such an amazing year for all of you!

I’m feeling giddy like that first love as a teenager! The vision for Full Circle Yoga KC is becoming a reality with our new studio in midtown KC and I can’t wait for you all to feel the energy and see the beauty of the new space! 2019 brings new classes and growth to Full Circle Yoga KC. I have you all to thank for this amazing new growth and bringing the vision to light. I have witnessed strength and beauty in Mamas who came to the studio during pregnancy yoga and prepare for the mental and physical strength it takes to bring new life into the world. I’ve heard the most beautiful birth stories, each one powerful and time-honored. I’ve seen pure love and the tender touch of partners in Prenatal Partner yoga. Watching Mamas and babies connect during BYOB and Mamas find a tribe at Full Circle Yoga KC fills my heart with joy!

So with the new year comes awesome changes! Full Circle Yoga KC is in it to support Mamas-To-Be, Partners, Toddlers, Kids, and Adults in this awesome journey of life! You don’t want to miss what’s on our schedule and whats coming and I can’t wait to see you there!

Hatha Yoga is a class that emphasizes strengthening the physical body by focusing on body posture and breath control. In this friendly flow class we work to find balance with mind, body, and spirit. Benefits of hatha yoga include maintaining a healthy body, relaxing, improve flexibility, and build muscle strength and balance. This class is open to everyone! It’s a wonderful class for Mamas postpartum. Yoga isn’t about how one looks but how one feels with yoga.

EVERY body Yoga class is for all ages of women and men and all levels of yoga experience welcome. Ground yourself in this slow and refreshing practice of meditation, breath work, and asanas (poses) to support mind-body awareness. Yoga isn’t about how one looks but how one feels with yoga. This body positive yoga flow supports your yoga practice wherever you are. This is a wonderful class for all levels and postpartum Mamas wanting to return to their mat.

Power Vinyasa class moves from one pose to the next using sun salutations and postures that connect to one another. This class focuses on building strength within this flow, so this class is best for adults with some previous yoga experience. Each class includes flow, balance, strength, compression, twists, hip/heart openers, core work and a built-in peaceful rest at the end. This is a wonderful class for the postnatal mama who feels fully recovered and busy person looking to sweat and wind down from their day. This class is not recommended for prenatal mamas.

Mama and Little Movers class is for little movers up to the age of 18 months and their caregivers. This class is filled with songs, movement, and games for older babies and early-walking toddlers.

Big Kids through basic acro (kids using partners to create poses) kids will build TRUST, in themselves and their community. This class is for all levels of big kids ages 8-12 years old.

AIReal Yoga…… coming soon in January!!! Yoga in the air!!! AIReal yoga uses looped fabric that allows you to swivel, deepen your stretch, correct your alignment, and refine postures.

Full Circle Yoga KC is a Midtown Kansas City yoga studio that specializes in embracing the full cycle of life.

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Full Circle Yoga KC is family centered yoga studio in Midtown Kansas City specializing in Aerial Yoga, Hatha Yoga, Prenatal Yoga, Baby Yoga, Power Vinyasa and more.

Benefits of Prenatal Massage

December 4, 2018 by Full Circle KC

Prenatal massage is a part of prenatal wellness that has so many benefits. I’ve always loved massages, but when I was pregnant I LOVED prenatal massages! They were just what my body needed as my body made dramatic changes during pregnancy. While it helped reduce the discomforts of pregnancy, it was sacred time to be present to the journey of pregnancy and feel myself emotionally connect with my daughter and then my son. It was time I was able to give my undivided attention to the monumental journey of pregnancy and begin to embrace bringing life into the world. Research suggests that prenatal massage can be instrumental in prenatal wellness and improved birth outcome.

Benefits include:

reduce anxiety
relieve muscle aches and join pain brought on my changes in hormones, baby growth, and body changes.
improve lymphatic and blood circulation
reduce swelling

Consult with your midwife or physican first, especially if you have a high risk pregnancy. Also, seek a massage therapist that is certified in prenatal massage.

Full Circle Yoga KC is partnering with Legacy Massage to offer FREE chair prenatal massages to all Mamas December 10th right after prenatal yoga at 8:00 pm at the KC studio. Charity, the founder of Legacy Massage is certified in prenatal massage. Reserve your spot at www.fullcircleyogakc.com!

Full Circle Yoga KC was founded in 2017 by yoga instructor Jenny Hellman focusing on wellness in the early stages of family life from prenatal to family centered yoga, and the older adult years. Full Circle Yoga KC is a Kansas City Studio specializing in Prenatal Yoga, Baby Yoga Prenatal Partner and family-centered yoga.