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Introduction to Fertility Awareness

Girl with Blue MoonThis is a workshop for women ages 17-100 where we will explore methods for being aware of cycles of fertility in body, mind, and spirit.  Here are just a few ways that a woman can benefit from learning fertility awareness techniques at any age:

  • menstrual cycle and reproductive health
  • learning signs of your most creative and intuitive days for the purpose of conceiving a baby, starting a new project or making changes in lifestyle or relationship
  • learning the signs of your least fertile days for the purpose of family planning and engaging in quiet and nourishing activities

Whether you are looking to better understand your menstrual cycles, conceive a pregnancy or reduce your chances of conception, learning about your fertility provides incredible insight and keys to overall reproductive health. In this workshop, you will learn the basics of the energy of a fertility cycle and the physical anatomy of that cycle. You will learn three different ways to chart your cycles to determine patterns and signs of when you are most fertile and least fertile. Finally, we will look at techniques for taking advantage of the most fertile parts of your cycle for creativity , intuition, and decision making in relationships, at work, in your art and for the creation of new life (if, and when, that is what you desire).  As a bonus, if you provide your birthday when you register, I will give you information about an additional period of fertility you might not have known about!

On a Personal Note

No prior experience with fertility awareness is expected or assumed.  While the the majority of information provided on using fertility awareness for family planning is admittedly directed at women who are having sex with men, I warmly welcome women of all sexual orientations to participate.  Women who are on the pill or using other hormonal methods of contraceptives are also welcome.  I feel, rather strongly, that all women have a right to learn as much as possible about their reproductive health and capacity for creativity.  This workshop is really a general introduction to fertility awareness and you are welcome, just as you are.  I make an effort to create a respectful, open, and fun environment during my workshops.  Please let me know before you register if you have any concerns at all: sharon@yogamatrika.com.

REGISTRATION DETAILS

DATE: Saturday, September 17, 2016

TIME: 2:00 to 5:00 pm

PLACE: Mookshi Wellness Center

PRICE: $25 with pre-registration by September 10, 2016
($35 from 9/11-17 as space permits)

 

Fertility

NOTE: this is a dated blog post that describes services and packages that are no longer available.  If you are interested in my optimum fertility and reproductive health services, please follow this link to the current packages. 

Optimum Fertility

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Reproductive Health and Fertility Coaching

 

Irregular Periods? PMS? Moody? Bloated? Doubled over and missing out on activities and work due to cramps, migraine headaches or back pain?  Does your period just go on and on and on?  Is “heavy” flow an understatement?

PCOS? (Poly-cystic Ovarian Syndrome) Anovulation?  Not ovulating due to low body fat, endocrine disruption or trying to regain fertility after being on birth control pills or other hormone based birth control?

Trying to conceive for over 6-months without a pregnancy?  Miscarriage?  Unexplained infertility?  Considering IVF or other medically assisted reproduction therapy?

 

There is no reason to suffer!  I offer personalized coaching services where we address your greatest concerns, create do-able action plans for addressing your needs and all the support and confidence you need to improve the quality of your life and reproductive health.  Your action plan is likely to include:

  • Stress Management
  • Diet and Nutrition
  • Meditation and Visualization
  • Mindful Movement, Yoga and Exercise
  • Counseling on finding the best medical care providers, alternative health services and problem solving
  • Learning how to track fertility signs to either prevent or promote conception

Take the first step and call for your FREE phone consultation: 412-855-5692.  During this consultation I will work with you to determine what your reproductive health goals are and offer you an initial evaluation and proposal for our work together.  To give you an idea of the costs for this type of coaching work, here are some examples of coaching packages:

One-Time Coaching Session  $150

Before the session you fill out an extensive intake survey so I know exactly what you need before the call.  During the call we address a singular issue regarding your reproductive health and/or fertility.  You leave the session with an action plan for solving your greatest concern and I will be available to you for unlimited e-mail support for up to one-month after the session.  Our session lasts an hour and a half and is scheduled at your convenience.  You may, if it is part of your action plan, decide to enroll in my menstrual education course which includes detailed information on tracking your fertility signs for $90.  This would make the total cost for improving the quality of your life and finding real solutions to your chronic reproductive health problems for $150-$240.

One-Month Intensive $350

Before the first session, you will fill out an extensive intake survey so I know exactly what you want to work on before our first call.  During this month, you will receive weekly meal plans and nutritional advice and we will have three, one-hour phone sessions during the 4-weeks of your month intensive.  This is most likely for women with a more complex health issue or who are scheduled for an IVF cycle and want a month of support around that cycle.

Six-Month PCOS, PMS, Irregular Cycles or Optimum Fertility Coaching Program  $500

This type of program is for women that have a chronic endocrine or other imbalance that is going to require a longer commitment to nutrition, medication, and lifestyle changes in order to meet their goals.  This program includes enrollment in my menstrual education course and e-mail support for 6-months following the program.

 

Follow-up sessions are between $50-$100 depending on the type and length of session required.  All coaching programs, including single sessions, come with some period of unlimited e-mail support.

Optimize Fertility with Yoga

Read about yoga, stress and fertility here.

Read about classes in meditation and yoga to support optimum fertility here.

Yoga Benefits that Optimize Fertility and Reproductive Health
  • stress relief
  • hormone balance
  • endocrine system support
  • increased circulation to reproductive organs
  • enhanced quality of sleep
  • decreased anxiety and fear

Yoga is a magnificent form of preparation for all creative activities and having a regular yoga practice is a beautiful way to support optimum fertility and reproductive health for men and women. Rather than think of yoga as one more thing you can do to help get pregnant or as an addition to any treatment you may be receiving for an “infertility” diagnosis, we believe that yoga should be something that you do for yourself. Enjoy!

Our classroom environment is kept to a comfortable temperature and we offer non-competitive classes that are ideal for women and men that are actively trying to conceive. All yoga and meditation classes on the schedule are excellent for supporting reproductive health.

Yoga for Optimum Fertility Series

Four-Week Series on Thursdays from 6:00 to 7:30pm ($80)
April 7 through May 5
Check here for description, location and detailed registration information.