In part one of this series, we talked about standing postures, with the birth ball (i.e. exercise or yoga ball) on the wall. Here, we continue beyond the seated postures and move into kneeling and using your ball. Kneeling, in a modified child’s pose, leaning over the ball. Josh and Amy are the models here, […]
New GentleBirth childbirth education classes
Beginning on Monday 10/2/2017, instructor Marissa Evarts will be teaching GentleBirth Classes at Shining Light. This is in addition to our Confident Birthing (Lamaze) classes on the roster. We endeavor to support mothers in all of their choices during pregnancy, birth and parenting. ~Deena Marissa Evarts has been a birth Doula for the past ten […]
Seeking Pregnant Couple for Reality TV Show
I know, I don’t usually post about things like this. However, this is a local production for Pittsburgh families and you get a stellar nursery with a hand painted mural out of it! I spoke to the director / producer and this seems to be a high quality production that would be worthwhile. Honestly, if […]
Rock Your Labor with these Birth Ball Pro-Tips
One of my favorite tools for labor comfort is the birthing ball (i.e. exercise or yoga ball). Most of the time, we envision sitting on the ball during labor. Sitting is comfortable and lovely. However, the ball is one of the most versatile labor comfort tools out there. So, let’s explore two of the most […]
Moving forward and continued services
It’s been quite some time since I’ve dusted off my keyboard and blogged for Shining Light. I wanted to update you on my classes and the studio itself. Since moving out of the Lawrenceville studio and into my home studio in Brighton Heights, classes have been small, but going well. The schedule has been pared […]