Dancing For Birth Level 1 & Level 2 Training Southern CA, USA (Sherman Oaks) 

"Wow!! Clearly, the experience for students was rich, practical and inspiring. Exactly what we strive for in all our programs."                                        -Annie Kennedy, Director, Simkin School of Allied Birth Vocations, DONA Founder

Register Now! "The missing link for birth professionals!" -Tammy Ryan, DONA Trainer and Midwestern US Director

• Don't miss your opportunity to experience the groundbreaking techniques that are benefitting humanity and improving birth on four continents! Even the most seasoned doctors, midwives, doulas, nurses and childbirth educators are seeing a big difference at births!  After the training, you can immediately use these techniques to enhance your work in the fields of birth, wellness, yoga, bodywork, dance or fitness. Those who attend both days (Levels 1 and 2) can apply to become a Certified Dancing For Birth™ Instructor.

• Earning Continuing Education Credits has never been so fun!  If you serve expectant mothers (or you are an expectant mother) this workshop is important for you.  Movement is one of the mediums through which you'll learn essential, rare birth wisdom. 

• Learn the principles of "M.A.M.A. Law" and "Birth I.N.S.T.I.N.C.T.S." and delight in signature moves such as "Dilation Gyration", and "Birth Goddess." Get a hip-swinging foray into world dance and culture including Middle Eastern, African, Latin and Caribbean. Two left feet?  Don't worry - no experience is necessary.   

• Weekly Dancing For Birth™ classes are being enjoyed around the world.      It all began in the USA with founder Stephanie Larson, a birth doula, childbirth educator, perinatal fitness expert, dancer and mother of four, named USA's National Birth Hero.

• See video! Dancing For Birth classes as seen on CBS Inside Edition. DFB has been featured by multiple media outlets. "The newest sensation for pregnant women!" -CBS

"Give yourself the gift of a workshop where you are safe to learn, to feel,                       to dance...your heart, mind and body will thank you!"

-Ann Grauer, DONA International Director of Education and Past President

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Level 1:  7 CEUs 

Geared for all professionals who work with expectant and new mothers. Open to everyone. No experience necessary.

An interactive day learning these Dancing For Birth™ techniques and more:

• "Birth I.N.S.T.I.N.C.T.S" 
• "Magic Reset Button"  to correct malposition 
• "Powerful Woman"  to open the pelvic outlet 
• "Mighty Mama" to avoid and resolve shoulder dystocia
• "Birthing Woman Reflex"  for spontaneous pushing
•  Advanced Rebozo techniques
• "Harnessing Gravity" for Optimal Fetal Positioning 
• "Dilation Gyration" and many more signature Dancing For Birth™ moves

Level 2:  7 CEUs 

Geared for aspiring Dancing For Birth™ Instructors.  Open to those who have completed Level 1.

An interactive day building on Level 1 and learning how to lead weekly Dancing For Birth™ classes:

• Class structure and use of props
• Health benefits
• Class facilitation skills 
• Prenatal and postpartum rituals
• Choreography and games
• Signature moves 
• Creating a sister circle 
• Certification process
• Latin and Caribbean inspired dance

*For aspiring Certified Dancing For Birth™ Instructors, both Level 1 AND Level 2 are required*

Please see certification Details below

The training workshop will be conducted by Dancing For Birth™ Founder, Stephanie Larson, DFB, DFBT, CD(DONA), CBE, BFA, National Birth Hero, USA.  A moratorium has been declared on forced lithotomy position of birth by the visionary founder of Dancing For Birth™, Stephanie Larson, whose mission is to Energize ~ Empower ~ Enlighten™ women worldwide and shift the paradigm to powerful vertical birth. 

Dancing For Birth™ revolutionizes birth through dynamic prenatal/postpartum classes which combine world dance forms like belly dance and African dance with essential birth wisdom.  During weekly classes women tap into their inner wisdom and learn to harness gravity to their advantage and move their bodies during labor for physically and emotionally satisfying births. 

Larson developed the classes based on her combined passions for dancing and for caring for birthing women as a doula and educator. She now facilitates international certification workshops.  Larson’s speaking engagements and TV appearances include DONA International, Lamaze International, CAPPA, ICAN, CIMS, ICEA, CBS and NBC. Larson is a Dancing For Birth™  Instructor and Master Trainer, DONA International Certified Birth Doula, Childbirth Educator, former Managing Editor of DONA's International Doula magazine, and the Executive Producer of Dancing For Birth™ - Prenatal Dance and Birth Wisdom DVD.

*Please note that DFB may substitute another qualified trainer if it should become necessary.

Dance with your friends!

Here is a link to share with your friends and colleagues so that they have an opportunity to register for this Workshop! http://tinyurl.com/DFBCA2014

Event Coordinator 
Dancing For Birth
info@dancingforbirth.com
314-469-9118  toll free 866-643-4824

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