Saturday, September 18, 1-5 PM
Sunday, September 19, 1-4:30 PM- WEBINAR

This class covers the first half of the Ayurvedic Foundations of Postpartum Care and Cooking. It is the primary theory unit of the training, whereas the other classes will cover specific skills more deeply. Both this unit and the others include a wealth of practical information for consulting and ayurvedic home care plus providing many valuable handouts for your clients. Class notes are extensive.

Highlights include

1. Understanding the Kayakalpa window - the nature and impact of the first 6-8 weeks after birth on the next 4+ decades in a mother's life, in health, mothering and partnering.
2. Little known emotional, mental and physical health influences
3. Ayurveda's assessment and keys for nurturing the normal and very unique psycho-physiological conditions.
4. Practices used around the world in older cultures
5. Sequential issues for pregnancy, menu planning and postpartum care.
6. Qualities of breast milk and other happy baby tummy keys.
7. Dietary factors for lactatation, digestion, elimination, rest, moods, immune support, weight, hormones and rejuvenation support
8. Cost effectiveness of care and ethical practice concerns
9. And much more!

The second half of this class will be taught in the kitchen the first weekend of October. We will be preparing, eating and discussing more deeply core recipes for best postpartum experience for mothers, babies and their families.

Yes, we WILL take several breaks including time to prepare and eat your lunch and get a few minutes' walk. You are free to listen and do your yoga or whatever works for you, and can simply mute your call if you have background noise. The cost of your long distance call in may be an additional expense for those without unlimited calling plans.