What you’ll learn

• Zenthai-Inspired Pregnancy Sequence: Learn a carefully designed bodywork sequence tailored to the unique needs of pregnant women. This sequence integrates safe, flowing gestures and therapeutic techniques to relieve tension, restore energy flow, and deepen the connection between mother and baby.

• Rebozo Techniques: Discover the history and versatile uses of the rebozo, from gentle massage and closure rituals to movements that support Zenthai flows. Learn techniques to relax the body, release tension, and encourage optimal positioning of the baby during pregnancy and labor.

• Anatomy & Physiology: Gain an interactive understanding of the pelvis, uterus, ligaments, and perineum, as well as the physical and energetic changes during each trimester. Address common pregnancy-related ailments, including back pain, heartburn, pelvic discomfort, and malpositions, with specific techniques and Shiatsu points.

• Informed Consent: Develop an understanding of how to honor the autonomy of both mother and baby, creating a practice rooted in trust and connection.

• Movement and Breath: Explore abdominal breathing and guided movement practices that alleviate discomfort, prepare the body for labor, and deepen the connection between mother and baby. Key movements include positions for the third trimester, inversions, sacral relaxation, and rebozo-supported releases.

• Conscious Touch: Discover the principles of haptonomy to create a deeply grounding, heart-centered connection with the mother and baby through touch.

• Labor Support: Learn Shiatsu points, visualizations, and movements that can ease labor, encourage natural progression, and guide the mother into an empowered state of readiness. We will also explore connecting with the energy of nature, such as whales and dolphins, to inspire calm and flow.