Return To Center Evenings*

Are you ready for some YOU time? Please join us for an evening of precious self-care. We will spend our time in the company of other parents to reconnect with ourselves and our bodies, moving and breathing with an emphasis on moving from your center.

This class will focus largely on grounding, soothing our nervous systems and moving with strength from our center. There will be a lovely restorative ending to relax and renew you back into your very full lives. You might want to bring your own mat, blocks and a bolster or pillow if you have it.

This mini-retreat will take place at Lajja Yoga and Community Studio in downtown Milwaukie, Oregon at 10851 SE Main st.

Available Dates

Saturday, May 4, 6-8pm

Saturday, June 1, 6-8pm

$25 each, or pay-what-you-can, 10 people max

*This event is for mother-identified parents and non-binary parents who have birthed children

 
 

Pelvic Floor Health & Effective Core Strategy Workshop

Everyone has a pelvic floor, and yet, this area of the body - that is a vital part of the core system- often feels mysterious and sometimes challenging to connect with. This 3 hour workshop is a practical, movement-focused workshop that will offer a full-body approach to healing core and pelvic floor and core issues.

We will focus on bringing awareness and strength during movement; you'll teach your body (and specifically your core) to be reflexive, responsive, supportive, functional and strong so that you will have increased capacity, decreased pain, and more stability in your everyday life. 

We will play with how the core is the center of your whole body, and how it is all connected. All levels and gender identities are welcome.

During this workshop, we will:

  • Learn whole-body exercises designed to improve overall posture and alignment, so the core is well set up to work optimally.

  • Feel how the breath can help (or hinder) the core’s ability to function well.

  • Discover why isolated pelvic floor exercises such as Kegels may be more harmful than helpful.

  • Understand how to work the pelvic floor in a more dynamic and effective way to promote lasting change.

  • Learn how to integrate core and pelvic floor exercises into everyday movement, or into other settings such as a yoga class.

  • Explore strategies for connecting to the deep core, not just the abs, so the body feels supported, stable and strong.

  • Dispel common myths around core and pelvic health, so you can take healing into your own hands.

  • The anatomy of the core as the “the container” and why diastasis recti happens

  • What intra-abdominal pressure is and how to know when the core system is being overloaded

  • The opportunity for an embodied experience of effective core strategy

  • A ten minute daily practice for optimal core engagement & healthy pelvic floor movements and functionv

The workshop will provide a safe and informative space to share, enquire and explore a range of practical and accessible tools for healing.

This class is ideal for those with:

  • Diastasis Recti

  • Pelvic Floor Dysfunction (Pelvic Organ Prolapse, Incontinence, Pelvic Pain

  • Back Pain

  • Or who simply wants to improve core function and feel stronger.

SCHEDULE

Date: June 3, 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Where: The Breathe Building, Portland, OR

This workshop is co-taught by Shana Celnicker-Chong and Megan Wilde

 
 

Self-Care for Birth Workers

Come and let us serve you! This is a 2-hour workshop is focused on you, the birth worker and your specific needs!

What to expect from this workshop

Develop a deeper understanding and how movements support the body

 

  • Movements to integrate your practice.

  • Practical and applicable tools for you and your clients.

  • Nervous system down regulation practice.

  • Community Connection and snacks.

  • A take home self care practice guide.

SCHEDULE

Dates: TBA

Cost: $15 to $25 sliding scale. No one is turned away because of funds .

Reach out with any questions.