Fertility Faire + Open House!

FREE ADMISSION! 

Join "Best Fertility Expert" (Austin Birth Awards) yoga instructor Liz Belile and other holistic health practitioners for an open house session on how yoga and other complementary medicine can support or enhance Fertility. If you or someone you know is struggling to conceive and/or maintain pregnancy, looking for support or resources for conscious conception, or seeking help while undergoing fertility treatments, please share. All are welcome to attend, and no yoga experience is necessary. There will be presentations from Liz and Mind Body owner Preeti Bhat, both of whom faced their own challenges on the path to parenthood, as well as acupuncturist Sarai Stalpleton and other local practitioners who passionately support fertility.

TODAY! 2-5pm

At Mind Body Yoga, NW Austin 

CLASS SERIES STARTS TODAY!!! DROP-INS welcome

ENHANCING FERTILITY WITH HATHA YOGA - FALL into WINTER SERIES TO BEGIN

This series is specially designed to help support women who are trying to conceive or may be undergoing fertility treatments, which is often an extra stressful or emotional time in one's life. The classes will be led by longtime yogini and yoga teacher Liz Belile, who gave birth to a healthy boy at age 43 in October 2007 after working with various approaches to her own fertility, and is honored to be able to offer a safe, supportive environment for women hoping to conceive.

Over the course of six classes, we will explore how to apply yoga and yogic concepts, in addition to other complementary modalities, to enhance the fertility cycle and bring greater awareness and health to the whole creative self. Students will leave with a better sense of how to take charge of their own fertility, where to find reputable and compassionate support, and a small resource packet of vetted, empowering information for reference...as well as a renewed sense of hope, and perhaps even clarity. No prior experience with yoga needed.

When: (Once minimum enrollment has been met)

Cost: $150.00 for the series or $25 drop-in

Where: MIND BODY YOGA
12636 Research Blvd C-206
Austin, TX 78759

Contact us for more information.

SUMMER "ENHANCING FERTILITY WITH HATHA YOGA" CLASSES TO BEGIN SUNDAY, JULY 20

It looks like we will be having a series of six classes of "Enhancing Fertility with Hatha Yoga" starting this coming Sunday, July 20th. Classes will be held from 5:00-6:30pm unless otherwise indicated.

Go here to register.

Cost is $150.00 for six classes, July 20th-August 24th.

Spring 2014 Enhancing Fertility with Hatha Yoga Class Series!

Join us for a series of six classes, spread out over three reproductive cycles, February through May. 

For anyone who may be having trouble conceiving, or who may be considering/undergoing fertility treatments, or who may simply be interested in learning more about their own creative potential and in consciously conceiving. 

No yoga experience necessary. 

$108.00 for class series 
$20 drop in fee with prior permission from instructor 


The dates are:

(every other) Sunday 5:00-6:30pm

Feb 9
Feb 23
March 9
March 23
April 6
April 13 
May 4 

Register here. 

New Fertility Class Series for Fall! Sign Up Now!

Greetings Fertility Students!

I am discontinuing (for the moment) my ongoing fertility class on Sundays. 

INSTEAD, I am offering my classes as a series again! This insures attendance, commitment, and a very supportive community for those who are going through the challenge of TTC. Drop-ins are still allowed, with prior permission from me. 

Here are the dates: 

Sundays, 4:30-6:00pm

October 6

October 20

November 3

November 17

December 1

December 15 

Cost is $108.00

You can sign up HERE.

Classes are held at Mind Body Yoga Austin. 

Feel free to drop in any "Hatha Yoga for Fertility" class on Sundays, 4:30-6:00 pm

I get a lot of students from google searches, which is great. If you're looking at this page and wondering if you've found what you were looking for, please feel free to come to class and find out in person.

Classes are:

Sundays, 4:30-6:00pm

at Mind Body Yoga Austin

12636 Research Blvd., Suite C-206 

Austin, TX 78759

Phone: (512) 249-9201

Drop-in fee is $20.

You can pay before or after class by cash, check, or credit card.

You can also sign up for a class pass; details here.

Please contact me before dropping in if you possibly can:

gynomite two thousand at yahoo dot com


P.S. There will be no class on Sunday, September 1st.

Summer 2013 Enhancing Fertility with Hatha Yoga Class Session Starting ASAP! Register Now!

ENHANCING FERTILITY WITH HATH YOGA PROGRAM, Summer 2013 

Class start date TBA. (We need a minimum of three students to begin!) 

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 all Summer, 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)

 gynomite two thousand at yahoo dot com 

Current Crop

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

Handling the Holidays

The holidays can be an emotional minefield for anyone who is having infertility. Exposure to family, cousins who are ten years younger than you already having their second and third children...neighbors with kids, coworkers who are pregnant...Resolve, the national infertility support organization, offers a collection of tips and articles to help you navigate through the holiday maze. Enjoy, and go get yourself a massage.

Announcing: New Fertility Series! New Location!

A six class series for $175.00. That includes the price of a fifty-page resource packet and CD.

Cost is 175.00

Sundays, 4:30-6:00 pm

January 15
January 29
February 12
February 26
March 11
March 25

To register, starting November 20th,  go to
http://www.getbabied.com/classes/online-registration

For more info go to
http://getbabied.com/

Feel free to contact liz at gynomite2000@yahoo.com

Liz cell: 512-658-9400

http://yogafertilityaustin.blogspot.com/

"Best Fertility Expert" Austin Birth Awards 2011!!!

I am so happy and proud to announce that I was voted "Best Fertility Expert" in the first-ever Austin Birth Awards! Thank you to everyone who voted and to the Austin Birth Awards for putting such a fabulous idea and event together.

Elena Brower's "Yoga for Fertility" practice

Check out this additional sequence for enhancing fertility by Anusara instructor Elena Brower; classes are available online through Yogaglo.

Summer Cycles

I rarely post anything personal on this site, but I have to share that we've had several students get pregnant since the beginning of Summer, and I couldn't be more delighted!

I'm beginning to see that perhaps the most important thing these fertility yoga classes provide is companionship, understanding, and support. It makes my heart sing when I hear that my students are planning to stay in touch, get together, share resources.

So congratulations on all the new parents, and parents-to-be, and to those who are firmly rooted on the path toward parenthood.

Formula for Cultivating Happiness

Here's a little daily exercise I try to give myself every morning to set the tone for the day, and to remind myself that there are actually things to be grateful for, to look forward to, and that show me I have been making progress despite feeling otherwise. Try it, and let me know what happens...

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I'm grateful for:

1. 

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

 

 

My intention today is:

To-do Today

• Breathe
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Right now I feel...

 

What am I joyfully anticipating?

 

What have I learned lately?