Paula's Page

Pregnant? New Mom? Congratulations! CYCo wants to help expectant parents and new mommies to have a fun safe atmosphere in which to learn, enjoy and enrich their time of family growth.  Here's an idea of all of the programs and activities we have planned regularly for this very exciting time of life!  Check our workshops page or our schedule page for the latest times and dates. Also, check out our Birth Circle, a ongoing community building and networking group for Pregnant Women at any stage and New Moms up to non-walking babies, (babies welcome)! Birth Circle is held on alternating months at Carrboro Yoga Company and the Women's Birth and Wellness Center. We will host guest speakers on various topics important to new mothers and share some lovely snacks as well.  For more info contact Paula at essentialh@earthlink.net Who is this Paula anyway? Paula Huffman has been teaching Prepared Childbirth classes for 13 years, 10 of those spent teaching through UNC hospitals.She began teaching in Special Education in 1974and also holds certifications as a Registered Nurse, Childbirth Educator, Perinatal Fitness Instructor, and Interdisciplinary Yoga Teacher inlcuding a special certification in  Restorative Yoga through Judith Lasater.  She has also received training in and occasionally practices as a Doula. Paula is the proud mom of her daughter Judith who was born at home.  Her goal for all pregnant couples is to offer information, knowledge and confidence to make smart informed decisions throughout the process of Pregnancy and Birth. For more information email Paula at essentialh@earthlink.net, go to her bio on the Instructor's page, or call the studio, 933-2921. Prenatal Yoga  (open class) Develop a sense of body awareness, confidence and relaxation through yoga. Emphasis is placed on yoga poses that help to prevent or reduce the common discomforts of pregnancy while preparing you for labor and delivery. Come, rest, restore, meet new moms while you journey thorugh this special and amazing time of life. Doors open at 5:30 for time to spend talking with other moms to be. Instructor is available for question and answer time. Class officially starts at 5:45, but please feel free to come late...The first 15 minutes are usually spent with introductions and updates. Wednesdays & Fridays. Yoga 1 (open class) Expect to feel refreshed, calm, centered, and ready to fully engage in your life as we take a gentle approach to practicing yoga. Special emphasis will be on cultivating mindfulness as we integrate postures, body alignment, breath awareness, relaxation, and meditation. Thursdays @ 6:00 pm Workshops Prenatal Workshop For Couples This workshop is an opportunity for you and your partner to better understand the birth process. Partners will gain greater awareness of how to support the birthing mother with confidence, sensitivity, and calmness. Class includes: · Labor Breathing · Relaxation · Partner Massage and yoga · Focusing and visualization Comfort techniques, positioning & more! Taught by Paula Huffman, BS, RN, certified childbirth educator, yoga teacher, doula, and perinatal fitness instructor. $45 a couple, singles, $25. Childbirth Education Alternatives Prepared Childbirth Classes Okay... we're pregnant...now what do we do? Let someone help you who has helped many pregnant couples through this exciting and potentially confusing time. These classes will help you to prepare for labor and birth regardless of your choice of birth setting. Comprehensive class topics and information are experience based and focus on choices to empower the parents through informed consent. In other words, don't go through this thing blind. Learn as much as you can about your alternatives and what's out there to make the most comfortable and personalized decisions for you and your expected baby. An overview of the seven week series includes: * Anatomy and physiology of the birth process, phases and stages of labor * Non-medical coping techniques including breath control, relaxation, massage,positioning, and partner support * Variations and complications of labor, medical pain management options, cesarean births * Postpartum and newborn care There will be an additional offering of infant/child CPR at the end of the 7 week series which is optional. Guest speakers related to specific topics will be an additional source of information and perspective Childbirth Classes   for more info. CPR Classes American Heart Association Standards Whether you need CPR for work or simply want to learn the technique for personal reasons, this class will work for you. Options in CPR offered in a personable, relaxed, non-hurried setting. Led by Paula Huffman. Go to Paula's Page for info. * Healthcare Providers * Heartsaver for the Workplace * Adult-Child-Infant CPR * AED Instruction Mommy & Baby Postnatal Yoga Workshops Come bond with baby and other new mothers as you gently restore and renew yourself. Easy exercises help to strengthen, tone and reshape the body, while the nurturing atmosphere and good company helps soothe the spirit. This workshop is open to all levels of new mothers and prior yoga experience is not necessary. This is a loose, fun filled class that allows for nursing, crying, teething, venting, questions and answers as well as reality checks.  It is a 2 hour class with time for yoga, talking with new moms and refreshments. Yoga poses to restore, renew and work on the areas of the body and mind affected by pregnancy, birth and new motherhood. Open to all new babies up to crawling. Back to Home Page.