For the longest time, Aphinya did not envision herself as being a mom. But, after finding the right partner, she stopped resisting the idea because, well, it just felt right. And even though she knew motherhood was supposed to be all about love and joy, she wasn’t feeling very joyous as her body changed during her pregnancy.

She prepared her body and mind as best she could getting advice, encouragement, and support along the way. And now, after having experienced pregnancy, labor, delivery, and months of awakening at all hours, Aphinya is ready to share the practice she developed during and after her pregnancy with all the moms-to-be out there. She had unwavering faith in her practice because she felt she had one of the best teachers and is now ready to pass this on to you.

This class is designed to prepare your body, mind, and emotions for your upcoming labor as well as any anxiety you may encounter along the way.

You will move, You will breathe, and You will support each other. You will learn what Aphinya learned to prepare you for a smooth and easy labor and delivery.

Jacky fell in love with the idea of yoga even before she began practicing. Her interests in indigenous cultures, belief systems and natural healing drew her to study and eventually embody her own yoga practice. Jacky began her yogic journey in 2003 when she enrolled for a course during her first semester in college. She kept up her practice while earning her Bachelors in Anthropology, concentrating on Archaeology with a minor in Native American studies. Shortly after graduating, Jacky took the next step and completed a 200 hour Yoga certified training program at the Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health.

Her teaching style focuses on the needs of the individual student while emphasizing proper breathing and safe alignment. Students are able to work in a way that suits their own body and personality. Jacky's approach is to help you develop the three aspects of self...physical, mental and spiritual. Drawing from the Kripalu tradition, she makes sure that each student is compassionate with her/his self.

Jacky's humor and passion for yoga create the perfect atmosphere for beginners and seasoned students alike. Remembering that Yoga makes us all better human beings first and foremost, Jacky encourages students to take their practice off the mat and into real life in any way big or small.