"...what if we were to imagine for a moment that the body informs the soul ...suppose as in the fairytales of shape changers, the body is a teacher, a mentor, a certified guide? Are we strong enough to refute the party line and listen deeply, listen true to our body as a powerful and Holy Being?"

- Clarissa Pinkola Estes





Cynthea teaches a wide variety of classes and workshops relating to pregnancy, birth, and beyond. Her classes offer a chance to become connected to yourself, your partner, and a community of women.


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Prenatal Yoga


Come home to the innate wisdom of your body. Cynthea's teaching style sparks the inherent wisdom contained in the DNA of every women. The asana practice in this class awakens the inherent strength, power and juiciness that is in every mama-to-be.

We all have habitual ways of moving in our day to day activities, movements which can bring discomfort during your pregnancy. You will learn ways to move that can guide you in the direction of experiencing birth as pleasureable and empowering. If you desire to feel more fully alive and connected to your baby, this is your moment.

For the latest Prenatal Yoga schedule, see the Shakti Moon Facebook page »

Mama/Baby Postnatal Yoga & Infant Massage


Yoga practice focuses on meeting the physical needs of a new mama. Simple practices that restore feeling of well-being to the mama. Baby massage and Infant developmental cues are taught during this series.

For the latest Mama/Baby Postnatal Yoga schedule, see the Shakti Moon Facebook page »

Preparing for Birth Workshop


Workshop presents tips & tools and serves as a guide for the birth mama and her partner for creating a calm, joyful birth experience.

For the latest Preparing for Birth Workshop schedule, see the Shakti Moon Facebook page »

Videos

A couple of short videos from Cynthea's infant massage class.

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Cynthea Denise: cynthea (at) shaktimoon (dot) com
Piedmont Yoga Studio: 3966 Piedmont Ave, Oakland, CA 94611