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The  new "Yoga for Fertility" classes are going strong! So far we have one pregnancy, are or course hopeful for more as the class continues on.

I will more than likely keep the class on the regular weekly schedule at Mind Body Yoga Therapy.

Meanwhile, multiple reports from past students on successful ivf procedures, "natural" conception, healthy pregnancies, and happy happy new parents.

And, even more meanwhile, I'm cogitating on creating a whole module on fertility/hormonal/female reproductive system health for a new prenatal yoga teacher training program, soon to be announced.

I love this work.

New Yoga for Fertility Classes Starting Now!

ENHANCING FERTILITY WITH HATH YOGA PROGRAM, 2013 

Classes start Sunday, February 10!

Every Sunday for 12 weeks from 4:30-6:00 pm

You must pre-register for this class. 

Register by clicking here. 

This program covers three full cycles of weekly classes, February through April, and includes packages that allow for drop-ins, fertility yoga classes only, fertility classes + restorative classes,  and all of the above PLUS massage and talk therapy. 

I also have discounted treatments available for my students seeking acupuncture and/or Arvigo Abdominal Massage Therapy. 

Package 1

12 Fertility Classes w. Liz Belile  

Cost: $216

Package 2

12 Fertility Classes w. Liz Belile

4 Restorative Yoga Classes w. Kelly Stokes

Cost: $250

Package 3

12 Fertility Classes w. Liz Belile

4 Restorative Yoga Classes w. Kelly Stokes 

1 Hour Massage w. Tina Kahanek

1 Hour Mindfulness Session w. Jenn Fairbank

Cost: $350

Drop-in for fertility class: $20

(Please contact Liz Belile before purchase)

belile@earthlink.net

Fertility Classes to Resume at Mind Body Yoga Therapy, aka the new Center for Mindfulness

Happy New Year, everyone!

I hope you all made it through the holidays unscathed!

I am planning to offer my Fertility Yoga  as an ongoing class, Sunday afternoons at Mind Body Yoga Therapy, aka the new Center for Mindfulness, in NW Austin starting very soon. Stay tuned for more information, or email me if you're interested in learning more.

I witnessed a lot of heartache and a lot of miracles this past year, as head Fertility Goddess. My fertility students are very dear to me, and it's a special bond we all create together as we share and support and shepherd one another through the sacred fire of this decidedly challenging path. I am so proud of my "fertility warriors" for all the work and love they put into themselves, and to becoming parents, this past year. (And even before that).

Since I began teaching "Fertility Enhancing" Yoga, I have seen everything from twin births from IVF procedures, as well as from "natural" fertility practices; I've seen families formed through fostering, adoption, using a donor egg, going through both Eastern and Western fertility treatments, and I've seen couples finally decide they were not going to become parents at this time, if ever. The bottom line is: this process is highly individual. Few walk the same path here. Many never know exactly why they are unable to get pregnant, or hold a pregnancy. There are miscarriages along the way for some. Some never conceive. But all of the work they do, above and beyond the yoga --  from changing diets to adding nourishing herbs, supplements, massage, meditation, and acupuncture -- has the sole purpose of putting the body, mind, and spirit back into balance. No matter what.

On this path no effort is wasted,

no gain is ever reversed;

even a little of this practice

will shelter you from great sorrow.

Bhagavad Gita 2.40 (Stephen Mitchell translation)

New Fertility Class Series: Support Through the Holidays

For anyone who is having difficulty conceiving, or is undergoing fertility treatments, or is simply looking to increase consciousness and enhance their reproductive health with yoga and other complementary modalities. Join us for yoga, meditation, support, relaxation and connection during what is often a lonely, discouraging journey.

Class is led by Liz Belile, who has taught yoga since 1999, and gave birth to her healthy son at the ripe old age of 43 after trying various approaches to her own fertility. Liz has spent the last few years working with local acupuncturists, massage therapists, and many reproductive medicine professionals to help support her students on their path to parenthood.

Classes will be held at Mind Body Yoga Therapy in Austin through December, and meet every other Sunday to offer space and time for busy schedules.

Dates are:

November 4, 18
December 2, 9, 16

from 4:00-5:30pm

Cost is $125, less ($100) if I get 5 students or more. 

"Best Fertility Expert" -- 2011 Austin Birth Awards

Contact Liz:

belile at earthlink dot net

Enhancing Fertility with Yoga All-Day Retreat

Facebook Event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/403762236348442/

I am hosting an all-day retreat for anyone who is having difficulty conceiving, may be undergoing fertility treatments, or just needs the company of other women who are going through the same process. We will meditate, do yoga, converse, write, dance, eat good food, and go deeper into relaxation and letting go than dreamed possible for a Saturday.

Enhancing Fertility with Yoga and More: An All-Day Retreat 

with Liz Belile, RYT and founder, "Liz B. Yoga for Fertility"

Please call or email Liz to register or if you have questions.

Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/lizshriyogafertilityaustin?ref=hl

Blog:

http://yogafertilityaustin.blogspot.com/

Space is limited.

Join us for an all-day immersion into relaxation, conversation, journaling, restorative as well as rejuvenative yoga, meditation, and a healthy lunch with the support and connection of other women who are experiencing difficulty with conception and pregnancy. No yoga experience is necessary.

Schedule:

9:30-1:30 yoga, meditation, discussion, dance, journaling

1:30-3:30 lunch break -- vegetarian potluck

3:30-5:30 yoga, meditation, discussion, journaling

Cost is $125.00

Bio:

Liz Belile, RYT, LMT is a 48-year old first time mama who gave birth to her bundle of joy at the ripe age of 43, after various approaches to her own fertility. She created the "Yoga for Fertility" class series almost three years ago, hoping to share her wisdom and resources as well as provide support and encouragement for women who were having difficulty conceiving. Since then, about 75% of her fertility students have given birth within a year of taking the class. Liz was voted "Best Fertility Expert" in the 2011 Austin Birth Awards, and is up for the honor again this year!

She has practiced yoga for over 20 years, has been teaching since 1999. A performer and a writing and performance teacher, Liz is a sought-after presenter for Writing and Yoga Teacher Training Students, having taught for several local teacher training programs for nearly ten years. She is a traveled spoken word artist, a published poet, and was among the very first MFA in Creative Writing and Poetics at the Naropa Institute, where she studied contemplative poetics, fiction and poetry writing, performance, and meditation.

Vote for us for the Austin Birth Awards! Last Day!

Today is the last day to vote for us for an Austin Birth Award as "Best Fertility Expert." We won last year and it is still SUCH an honor.

Check it out: 

Austin Birth Awards.

Yoga for Fertility Class has moved! And is in session NOW.

Friends,

I moved the venue for my "Yoga for Fertility" classes to Get Babied, which is a birthing professional center and doula collective. Please check out the dates for my current series:

April 1
April 15
April 29
May 6
May 20
June 3

Cost is $175 for the entire series; latecomers welcomed, drop-ins from former students $25