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For more than twelve years, I taught at various local studios. I also taught Yoga in the ballroom of a local country club...they were gracious hosts and I enjoyed the community very much. While those were all good venues, I am very pleased to be able to offer Yoga in Delmar at the studio I created.

Each class begins with breathwork and is followed by a series of poses to stretch and strengthen the body. Class ends with a guided meditation. Please bring your own mat. 

Monday evening class is 6:00 - 7:00 pm. Sign up for a Drop-in yoga class or buy a pack of classes here: Yoga package*No class 2/24/25; instead class is on Tuesday evening 2/25. There are no classes during the week of 2/17,

Prenatal Yoga with Janine Murphy

Join this class series to move your ever changing body and experience relief from aches and pains, as well as help prepare for the physical experience of giving birth in a supportive community with other moms-to-be.

Janine has been teaching prenatal yoga since 2012. She holds a masters in social work and trained to teach prenatal yoga at Kripalu. Learn more about her and sign up for the series at janineyoga.com. 

Details: Next session will begin April 24

4 Thursdays, 6:00 - 7:15 pm

April 24 - May 15

$100

In-person sessions offered in Delmar. Prior to booking, let's talk to be sure that I'm a good fit to help you reach your goals. Contact me to schedule a complimentary 15 minute call. I also offer duos. Sessions available Monday-Friday. *Currently I have a wait list.

Designed for you based on your goals. Let's talk first to be sure we are a good fit. Contact me to book a free 15 minute call. Take the guesswork out of what to do on which days, how to use what you have at home. *This works best if we've worked together in person prior to starting an online plan. 

My online training plans can be completed in the comfort of your home. Minimal equipment is required for creating a routine. Video demos are included and a free app that will guide you. 

Regular physical activity during pregnancy:

• Improves outcomes for women and babies 
• Improves or maintains physical fitness
• Enhances mental health; Improvements in antenatal and postnatal depression
• Reduces risk of gestational diabetes
• Lower rates of hypertensive disorders
• Lower cesarean delivery rates
• Decreased maternal weight gain
• Has not been found to negatively affect birth weight of babies, the most important predictor of neonatal morbidity and mortality
• Improves the health of the placenta by improving vascular function, so the developing baby gets more blood flow 

            Sources: ACOG, Dr. Stacy Sims, Biomedicalcentral.com

Having a supportive community can be a positive way to cope with physiological changes that occur during pregnancy as well as other life changes as you prepare to welcome a new baby into your life. Classes for women at all stages of pregnancy. Beginners welcome. 

Wednesdays from 6:35-7:20 pm. 

Sign up for a drop-in here or buy a package of classes. 

Get back to doing the activities you love without wondering if you are doing it "right." This class offers the opportunity to be with other Moms and connection during a time that can feel isolating. 

The program is for women who are at least 6 weeks postpartum and includes: 

-4 Weekly sessions (45 min ea), 

-Demo videos to follow during home workouts (HW assigned weekly)

-Breathing and posture cues

-Guidance for returning to running, strength training, yoga, triathlon and more

-List of resources for postpartum women (local & virtual)

Small group core classes are offered in Delmar monthly. To find out if this class is right for you, please contact me.

Q: I had a c-section - is this for me?
A: Yes! Whether you delivered vaginally or via c-section, the stretch on your midsection was intense during pregnancy. Learning to move well postpartum is key for all women, regardless of how they delivered their baby. An early tip - a gentle touch on your scar will be an important part of healing. 

Q: Why is it so hard to navigate women's health after having a baby?

A: It isn't your fault if you are unaware of how to rebuild your strength after having a baby. This information should be widespread and standard of care! In fitness, information changes so often that it is hard to keep track. It shouldn't be confusing and my goal is to take the mystery out of many things postpartum.

Q: What if I'm 4 years, 8 years or 15 years postpartum? Is it too late?

A: It is never too late. Women can benefit from core strength at any stage postpartum. Some of my clients are six weeks postpartum, while others are twenty years pp. If you are more than a few years pp, you'll benefit most from a 1:1 session to begin. 

Q: I don't want to get hurt and I'm afraid I'll make things worse.. Can you help? 

A: Yes. As an athlete and Mom of three, I have learned many things the hard way. I work closely with Physical Therapists and Midwives and I study Women's Health on a regular basis to deliver the best programming possible.