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SUMMARY:Second Stage: Discovering the Pelvis and Opening to Birth
DESCRIPTION:  \nWhy do some first time mothers birth their babies in 20 minutes and others struggle on with a two hours plus Second stage? Why do some mothers breathe their babies out whilst others have to push? What are some of the obstacles to a smooth second stage and how can we do our best to avoid them? What should we do to best prepare our pelvis and ourselves for the second stage of the birth process? \nThis workshop with birth doula\, yogini and childbirth educator Nadia Raafat will explain in theoretical and practical detail the second stage process from full dilation to baby-in-arms examining all the sub-stages along the way. \nExpect to learn the anatomy of your bony and soft pelvis and its mechanical actions during the second stage and crowning. Expect to learn ways in which you can optimise your preparation for this stage of labour using posture work\, breath-work\, pelvic floor exercises and body awareness exercises including pelvic massage and mapping your own pelvis. Finally expect to look at ways in which to work with the breath during this important final phase to maximise your body’s innate power and avoid tearing. \nTime will be devoted too to exploring some of the challenges that can arise here including instrumental delivery and c-section and how best to navigate them should they arise. \nThis is an empowering and informative workshop – an ideal preparation for anyone anxious about this stage of the birth process. \nBooking is via the Timetable page here:
URL:https://nadiaraafat.com/event/second-stage-discovering-pelvis-opening-birth/
LOCATION:Ascension Hall\, St Barnabas Church\, Clapham Common Northside SW11.\, 152 Northcote Road\, London\, London\, SW11 \, United Kingdom
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20171111T170000
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SUMMARY:Bringing Mindfulness to Pregnancy Yoga - CPD Workshop for Yoga Teachers
DESCRIPTION:Becoming Mother’s Nadia Raafat is delighted to offer (in conjunction with Birthlight) for the second time this year her one day training: Bringing Mindfulness to Pregnancy Yoga  – a CPD for Pregnancy Yoga teachers and trainee teachers at the Synchroncity Yoga Studios in south London \nPregnancy Yoga is inherently a mindful practice cultivating self-awareness and self-knowledge\, expanding the mind as it opens the body.  A Pregnancy Yoga class is the perfect platform in which to convey the powerful and transformative teachings of Mindfulness which compliment the teachings of Yoga and which can have such a positive impact on the journey of a woman to Motherhood through labour birth and the early Post Natal period. \nThis workshop introduces the essential skills of mindfulness including Embodiement\, Awareness\, Acceptance and Presence and explores how to incorporate them into your pregnancy yoga teaching and specifically to your teaching of yoga around childbirth and new motherhood. During the day Nadia will also offer a platform and pathway for introducing meditation practice to your class and your clients and for empowering them to establish their own regular home practice. \nThere will be references to the the teachings of Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche  \nBy learning to teach these valuable mindfulness practices and incorporate meditation into your pregnancy yoga classes you will deepen the quality of the teaching you offer\, and pass on a precious body of knowledge to your mothers with many benefits for them including: \n\ntransforming the birthing and mothering experience\nenabling the mothers to really listen and hear the communications of their own bodies and to develop trust in their maternal instinct\nreducing mental anxiety during pregnancy and childbirth\nreducing fear during pregnancy and child-birth\nenabling a deeper fuller connection with their unborn babies\ndeepening their yoga practice\nstrengthening their inner focus and expand their inner awareness\nreducing postnatal depression\ninstilling confidence in their mothering\n\nThis CPD one day workshop for pregnancy yoga teachers and childbirth educators is hosted by Birthlight – the worlds leading perinatal yoga teacher training organisation. All participants will receive a Birthlight certificate of attendance on this CPD course. \nCourse Cost: £65 Birthlight Members / £80 non-birthright members \nCourse Venue: Synchronicity Studios\, London \nBooking via: https://www.birthlight.com/TrainingDetail.aspx?id=987 \nNadia is a birth doula\, a yoga and meditation teacher\, a birth dancing teacher\, and a birth educator. \n\n\n\n\n\nOver an 11 year period Nadia has experienced four births of her own\, supported tens of women as a birth doula and taught hundreds of women pregnancy yoga and birth education. She has developed a 10 week Mindful Birth Preparation programme that is built on a strong foundation of yoga and mindfulness. She has also written and produced the first DVD programme for Pregnancy combining Yoga and Mindfulness which Francoise has personally endorsed. Nadia is the facilitator of the Positive Birth Movement’s  Clapham branch and is passionate about preparing and supporting women on all levels of their being as they transition to and through Motherhood. \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n 
URL:https://nadiaraafat.com/event/bringing-mindfulness-pregnancy-yoga-cpd-yoga-teachers/
LOCATION:Synchronicity Studios\, 157A Hubert Grove\, Clapham\,\, London\, SW9 9NZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Mindful Birthing,Yoga
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SUMMARY:The Annual Clapham Pregnancy and Baby Show
DESCRIPTION:Who needs the overwhelm factor of the London Baby Show when we have a fabulous one on our own doorstep? \nI am delighted to be participating once again in this great local and FREE event for expectant parents and parents of newborns to toddlers brought to you by Baby Intuition\, Neighbourhood Midwives and Hello Mums. \n  \n\n\n\nChat 1-to-1 with some fabulous local pregnancy\, birth\, parenting experts covering everything from doulas and osteopaths to breastfeeding counsellors and pelvic floor specialists.\nTry a great range of prams\, pushchairs and the latest slings\nRaffle in aid of a Balham Breastfeeding Cafe – a very good cause to support.\nThe First 100 people through the door get an awesome free goody bag with NO marketing bumph inside.\n\n\nThis is a FREE event but it does require a ticket and they are in limited supply. \nBook your ticket to the Clapham Pregnancy and Baby Show here: \nhttps://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/clapham-pregnancy-and-baby-show-2017-tickets-33849398462 \n 
URL:https://nadiaraafat.com/event/clapham-pregnancy-baby-show/
LOCATION:Henry Cavendish Primary School (Balham)\, Hydethorpe Road\, London\, SW12 0JA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Mindful Birthing
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SUMMARY:Magnetic Mums Circle - Co-sleeping versus sleep-training and the hinterland in between
DESCRIPTION:IS THERE A CASE FOR SLEEP TRAINING IN THE WORLD OF ATTACHMENT PARENTING? \nThere has been a lot of commentary across ours and other sites from AP mums tip=toeing around certain sleep-training practices. I say tip-toe\, becuase the word is often regarded as a dirty one in the AP world.\nAs I find myself also training my 3 year old son to stop night-time feeding using rewards I am intrigued to explore the point where these opposite philosophys and approaches converge.\nTherefore with open-minded and non-judgemental participation – the hallmark approach of the Magnetic Mothers Circle – we will explore the hinterland between these two polarities and look at the many and varied ways in which Mothers of 1\, 2 and 3 year olds navigate the co-sleeping / night-feeding situation\, including looking at some of the more gentle sleep training methods and also why and how night-time parenting is drawn to a close. \nWe will be joined by Sandra Pearce of Northcote Baby who alongside baby massage and baby yoga specialises in sleep training. \nThis event is FREE and OPEN to any Mothers who are co-sleeping part of the night with their baby or child. \nIf you are struggling with night-time parenting; If you have explored sleep training\, or if you have stopped night-time feeding and or co-sleeping please come and share your experience with us.\nRSVP Nadia@nadiaraafat.com \n 
URL:https://nadiaraafat.com/event/magnetic-mums-circle-exploring-hinterland-co-sleeping-sleep-training/
LOCATION:Nadia’s home\, Battersea\, London\, SW11\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20170129T133000
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SUMMARY:British Wheel of Yoga Pregnancy Yoga Teachers Forum
DESCRIPTION:BECOMING MOTHER: \nBringing Mindfulness to Pregnancy Yoga with Nadia Raafat \nA half day session for Yoga teachers working with pregnancy to explore using Mindfulness in pregnancy yoga and birth education. \nThe afternoon will include two short mindful flow classes; one floor based and the other upright and dynamic. The yoga sessions will be followed by a meditation. The day will end with a discussion on Mindfulness practice exploring the ways and means to bring mindfulness to your pregnancy yoga and birth education classes. \nThis day is open to all BWY teachers. \n  \n \nNadia is founder of Becoming Mother – a label devoted to empowering pregnant women and new mothers through the practices of Yoga\, Mindfulness and Dance. \nNadia has completed numerous yoga trainings with the Sivananda Vedanta Centre\, the Satyananda Centre and with the British Wheel of Yoga. A perinatal specialist she has trained in pregnancy yoga\, postnatal yoga\, baby yoga and birth education with Birthlight\, YogaBirth\, the British Wheel and Yoga Campus. As well as teaching Yoga\, she also practices as a birth educator and birth doula. \nHer DVD Yoga & Mindfulness for Pregnancy & Birth is a a Yogamatters bestseller and the first DVD to combine Pregnancy Yoga and Mindfulness. \nNadia is also the creator of the Becoming Mother Mindful Birthing Course  – a 10 week self-development journey for pregnant women bringing Mindfulness to birth and parenting education.
URL:https://nadiaraafat.com/event/pregnancy-yoga-teachers-forum/
LOCATION:Battersea Yoga Studio\, Battersea Yoga Studios\, Kite Yard\, 2 Cambridge Road\, London\, London\, SW11 4TA
CATEGORIES:Mindful Birthing,Yoga
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20170105T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20170105T203000
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SUMMARY:Mindful Birth & Parenting Lesson 1
DESCRIPTION:Session 1 \nWhat is Mindfulness? How Does it Relate to Childbirth and Parenting. \nIn this first session we will explore what Mindfulness is\, what it is’t\, how it differs to meditation and how it can transform our experience. \nBecause this course is about childbirth and parenting we will also explore how mindfulness can alleviate the anxieties and discomforts of pregnancy\, deepen your connection to your pregnant body and unborn child and transform the childbirth and parenting experience. \nAlongside discussion\, we will use movement to lift our energy and awaken our bodies and a range of meditations to gather and focus our awareness and develop our meditation/concentration practice. \nPlease bring a journal and pen to each session. \nThis lesson can be attended as a drop in or as part of the course. To read more about the Mindful Birth & Parenting Course click here. \nif you wish to book the course please book here. \nIf you wish to attend as a drop-in please email Nadia@nadiaraafat.com or contact Nadia on 07771 687 128. \nPay with Stripe\n 
URL:https://nadiaraafat.com/event/mindful-birth-parenting-lesson-1/
LOCATION:Thurleigh Road Medical Practice\, 88 A Thurleigh Road\, Clapham\, SW12 8TT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Mindful Birthing
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20161204T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20161204T153000
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SUMMARY:Return to Heart - a Yoga and Mindfulness Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Over the last year through Yoga\, Mindfulness and other therapeutic modalities I have dedicated my own practice to exploring and deepening my heart awareness and capacity for self-love\, and love of others. In this special winter workshop at BatterseaYoga I would like to share some of the Yoga\, Mindfulness and Therapeutic Practices I have learned along the way which cultivate and deepen our connection to Love\, Compassion and Forgiveness.\nThis workshop will combining deep mindful slow-flow Yoga (suitable for all levels of practice) designed to activate Anahatah Chakra – the seat of our emotions with breath work and Yoga Nidra followed by a teaching on the three gestures of Love and closing with the beautiful self-healing practice of Loving Kindness Meditation. There will be time for discussion and reflection afterwards.\nThis will be an afternoon of nurturing yoga\, learning and self-care and healing. \nAll bookings for the workshop via BatterseaYoga. \nhttps://batterseayoga.com/workshops/return-to-heart/ \n 
URL:https://nadiaraafat.com/event/return-heart-yoga-mindfulness-develop-heart-awareness-self-love/
LOCATION:Battersea Yoga Studio\, Battersea Yoga Studios\, Kite Yard\, 2 Cambridge Road\, London\, London\, SW11 4TA
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20161027T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20161027T203000
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SUMMARY:Mindful Birthing 8: The Second Stage & Birthing your Baby (Partners Welcome)
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nThe Second Stage of Labour has a very different feel and purpose to it. This is the time when the baby moves from the open womb into the birth canal and journies to be born. It is characterised by the fetal ejection reflex which brings with it a totally different but equally powerful experience for the mother. \nThis last class of the course will explore effective antenatal preparations for this stage of labour\, introduce the breathing techniques and mindfulness techniques that support and encourage the fetal ejection process and block through a range of birth positions that enable good descent. Finally we will examine some of the practical\, physical and emotional challenges and obstacles that may arise during this stage of the birth and how we may avoid/overcome and accept them – if necessary. \nThis session is open to couples. \nFee £20 per person. \n£30 per couple \nPartners are welcome FREE of charge to those booked onto the course. \nPay with Stripe
URL:https://nadiaraafat.com/event/mindful-birthing-8-the-second-stage-birthing-your-baby-partners-welcome/
LOCATION:Thurleigh Road Medical Practice\, 88 A Thurleigh Road\, Clapham\, SW12 8TT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Mindful Birthing,Yoga
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20161020T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20161020T203000
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SUMMARY:Mindful Birthing Session 7: Moving Beyond Fear and Pain
DESCRIPTION:Fear and Pain are inextricably linked in Childbirth – one exacerbates the other. This class shines the light of awareness on the biological\, personal\, social and institutional fears we have around childbirth and on the nature of Fear itself. The second part of the class examines how the body/mind system experiences and processes pain and how we can use the techniques and understanding of mindful awareness to overcome our unconscious reactions to both Fear and Pain in Childbirth and experience a calm and positive birth. \nDrop in fee £20 \n \nPay with Stripe\n 
URL:https://nadiaraafat.com/event/mindful-birthing-session-7-moving-beyond-fear-and-pain/
LOCATION:Thurleigh Road Medical Practice\, 88 A Thurleigh Road\, Clapham\, SW12 8TT\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="Nadia":MAILTO:nadia@nadiaraafat.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20161006T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20161006T203000
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CREATED:20160927T103003Z
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SUMMARY:Mindful Birthing Couples Session 2
DESCRIPTION:Directed Breathing\, Touch\, Massage and Acupressure for Pain Relief and Positioning for Labour and Birth.\nIn this session we are learning some of the key natural pain relief methods for the Labour Process.\n\nDrop in £30 per couple.  The partner comes at no extra cost to those booked onto the course.\n  \n  \nPay with Stripe\n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://nadiaraafat.com/event/mindful-birthing-couples-session-2/
LOCATION:Thurleigh Road Medical Practice\, 88 A Thurleigh Road\, Clapham\, SW12 8TT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Mindful Birthing
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20160929T190000
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SUMMARY:Mindful Birthing Couples Session 1
DESCRIPTION:The Hormones of Labour – the template for a physiological Birth.\n\n\nWe use the hormonal template as a way to understand both the experience of the woman and the action that is driven by the hormones. It offers a fascinating insight into Labour and leads to a deep understanding about how the hormonal template plus feeling and emotions plus environment affect how you experience Labour and how it unfolds. I strongly recommend this class for partners as they get a really good understanding of how to support you. We also look at optimising the home environment\, the transition environment and the hospital environment to support the process.\n\nDrop in £30 per couple. The partner comes at no extra cost to those booked onto the full MB course.\nTo book this session\, please email Nadia@nadiaraafat.com \n  \nPay with Stripe\n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://nadiaraafat.com/event/mindful-birthing-couples-session-1/
LOCATION:Thurleigh Road Medical Practice\, 88 A Thurleigh Road\, Clapham\, SW12 8TT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Mindful Birthing
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