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Adriana is a compassionate, understanding and light-hearted instructor committed to sharing her love and knowledge of yoga and dance with those who not only wish to improve their health, but also to enrich their lives. Her creative movement background serve as interchangeable components in her teaching where she continues share her life pursuit; connecting with others through body, mind and spirit.

Adriana currently teaches all of her classes at Ombase Yoga Studio , located in the heart of the SW Hillsdale neighborhood, 6357 SW Capitol Hwy., Portland, OR., 97239, right across from Food Front. For map, full schedule and prices, please visit www.ombase.org.

classes for pre and postnatal

prenatal yoga

Saturdays 10:00-11:30am

Tuesdays 7:30-8:45pm

Pregnancy is an amazing time in a woman's life. So many changes are taking place and practicing yoga is a great way to help slow things down and bring you to the present moment, so you can fully experience and appreciate these changes. Yoga helps to cultivate your intuition so you can learn to trust your inner guidance and to listen to your body - developing a deep connection with your growing baby. Regular practice will gently open the body by stretching your muscles & joints, build strength and stamina, improve posture and relieve many discomforts associated with pregnancy. Through breath awareness & meditation you can greatly reduce stress and anxiety. Classes begin with a sharing circle, a checking in time and a wonderful opportunity to connect with the other moms for guidance & support. You are sure to leave feeling refreshed, calm and nurtured.

mom & baby yoga

Starts January 11, 2012! Wednesdays 10-11:15am.

The physical demands of caring for a new baby can place stresses on your body that manifest as tension and even injury to your neck, shoulders, hips and back. The class will focus on gentle yoga exercises to realign the spine & strengthen abdominal & pelvic floor muscles & also for relaxation. Classes are a community and support for like-minded moms with babies before crawling age.

blissful birth bellydance

2 hour workshop. Pre-registration is highly recommended.

Check back for dates. Private/Semi-Private classes available, contact me for details.

Bellydance has a long been known as a birthing dance as many of the movements in bellydance mimic innate birthing movements. Bellydance is a safe and non-strenuous form of exercise. Some of the major benefits of bellydancing in pregnancy include freeing the pelvis, opening the hips, strengthening the legs, and relieving many discomforts often felt in pregnancy. The swaying & undulating motions offer a natural aid to the birthing process, learning to move with the waves of contractions instead of against them. Bellydance helps to develop grace & balance and also provides you an enjoyable way to embrace the beauty of your beguiling belly and connect with your baby. Workshops include prenatal yoga, a centering at the beginning, and a guided deep relaxation & meditation at the end.

From one of my prenatal bellydance students...

"Hi Adriana,

I wanted to share with you the blessing that came into our lives this Sunday morning! With the help of many of the belly dancing techniques you shared with me back in October, I peacefully birthed a healthy baby girl in the comfort of my own home. I was able to dance and 'om' my way through the contractions until after a few hours I decided to get in the birthing tub my midwife had set up. Shortly after entering the water my waters broke and the little one came rapidly down the birth canal.

I am so grateful that I learned how to incorporate belly dancing into my birthing skills. I felt totally in my power as a sensual woman giving life!" - Kai Morrison

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