In the ancient wellness tradition of Ayurveda, mamas are meant to eat a diet rich in nourishing and freshly prepared meals that are nutrient dense and supportive to her body’s postpartum needs. In this workshop, mama will learn an overview of the Ayurvedic Postpartum diet and cooking practices that can support her and her baby during their sacred postpartum window. We will work together to prepare a delicious 4-course meal that is ideal for a postpartum mama and after we will get to enjoy it together! Participants can choose to receive a copy of Ysha Oakes, Tonic Postpartum Recipes Cookbook ($15.00, not included in cost). This is a rare opportunity to integrate a wealth of wisdom into your postpartum care plan. Open to conceiving, pregnant, and postpartum mamas and their partner/support person. Participants coming as a couple/pair get 15% of workshop price.

Pricing: $85.00

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Some financial assistance is available, please reach out to thevillagerose.doula@gmail.com

In this delightful workshop, we will learn the practice of Ayurvedic Baby Massage that mama and/ or her partner can do for baby as early as 4-8 weeks old. The array of benefits for baby and his/her parents are simply profound. When baby receives daily oil massage, he or she can experience improved sleep patterns, immune support, digestive support, deep relaxation and release of stress (especially important for infants with birth trauma), radiant & healthy skin, and so much more. Parents who give their babies ayurvedic massage will find enrichment in their bonding time with baby, learn baby’s non-verbal cues, grow in confidence as parents, experience feelings of relaxation and connection, and beyond. Participants will learn the baby massage sequence, the basics of setting up an easy space at home for baby massage, which oils to use, when not to do massage, post-massage clean up, and more.

This workshop is open to conceiving, pregnant, or postpartum mamas and will be led by Ayurvedic Doula, Melissa Mello on Thursday, October 26th 4-6pm EST. Location: 65 Crofut Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201.

Pricing: $75.00

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Please reach out to Melissa with any questions or to inquire about financial assistance thevillagerose.doula@gmail.com

In this unique and inspiring in-person workshop, we will discover not only the numerous benefits of postpartum belly wrapping, but also the essence of the practice—how it can bring vitality and compassion to a mama’s postpartum care routine. Belly wrapping is a gentle and uplifting wrapping of linen around mama’s postnatal hips, lower and upper belly. This practice is not a perpetuation of the modern trend that encourages a mother to lose weight and return to the body she had before birth, rather it is an acknowledgement of the transformation she has undergone and a gentle holding of the body and the muscles that now need extra support. Belly wrapping can be done day 1 after giving birth, every day, up to 6 weeks postpartum or longer depending on mama’s needs. You will learn how to do this for yourself. Intention and affirmation will be woven into our time together to help cultivate the beginning of a lasting postpartum care practice that mama will surely appreciate and relish.

Here are a few beautiful benefits: provides support to abdominal muscles that may have separated during pregnancy, helps muscles and organs return to place after birth, supports the emotions through the feeling of being held and hugged.

This workshop is hosted by Ayurvedic Doula, Melissa Mello, and is open to conceiving, prenatal, and postpartum mamas. Located at The Manor, 65 Crofut Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201.

Pricing: $75.00

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Please send any questions or to inquire about financial assistance to thevillagerose.doula@gmail.com