• positions for labor & birth
  • pain coping practices
  • birth art expression
  • breath and imagery practice
  • the Spiritual Cesarean Birth
  • attachment & bonding
  • postpartum & the newborn
  • solution-focused, not outcome-focused philosophy
  • a mind-body-spirit approach for labor and birth

    A compassionate, evidence-based approach to birth preparation and a great alternative to hospital based
    classes, "Natural Childbirth" classes or the Bradley Method!

        Five-Week Series Dates for 2010

          Tuesday  Evenings   7:30p.m. -9: 30 p.m.

               March 1st , 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th
                    
               April 27th, May 4th ,11th, 18th, 25th

  
Half-Day Workshops for 2010:

         Saturday : 2:00 p.m.-6:00pm
       
       March 6th, April 10th or June 12th
       

    The course fee is $250 for the 5-week Series. Half-day workshops are $125 (partners are free). You are
    welcome to come with your partner or alone, as a retreat for your pregnant soul!

    Print  Registration form and send a non-refundable deposit of $100 (or payment in full for the 1/2 day
    workshop) before the start of the class to reserve your space. Class size is limited! (No refunds will be made
    after registration is confirmed).

    Private Childbirth classes and workshops available  for additional information please call Kelli at 973 655 9655

    Doula Services
    Continuous labor and birth support at your place of birth - whether, home, hospital or birth center. I provide
    24-hour on call service; a back-up doula; an extensive prenatal consultation in the comfort of your home; and a
    postpartum home visit.  Click on Contact me for more information or to set up an interview!

    Prenatal/Mommy & Me Yoga            
    All Classes are at Starseed Yoga in Montclair

    Prenatal:
    Saturdays 10:45 a.m. - 12 :00 p.m. and Wednesdays 6:30 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.
    Treat yourself to this refreshing and relaxing class at Starseed taught with loving kindness for you during your
    pregnancy. No prior experience needed, come whenever your schedule permits!

    Mommy & Me:
    Wednesdays 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
    This class provides new mothers and infants a wonderful way to restore their bodies after labor. A safe and
    nurturing environment is provided for you and your baby that fosters a growing confidence in movement and
    body awareness, while at the same time gently instilling the peaceful nature of yoga. This class is appropriate
    for babies 6 weeks to one year.

    No pre-registration is needed for either class. Contact me for more information.

    Breastfeeding Classes

    Breastfeeding Basics

    Sat  March 13th , May 1st or June 19th  2:00 p.m.  - 5:00 p.m.

  • Starting Off on the Right Path After Delivery
  • What to Expect from a Newborn
  • Latch & Positioning
  • Milk Supply and How Milk is Made
  • How to tell if Baby is Getting Enough
  • Support from Partner
  •  Skin-to-Skin and Bonding

           Instructor: Danit Wehle, RN, IBCLC
           To register for class, please call Kelli at 973-655-9655
           Location: Montclair, NJ
           $75.00/per couple

    Infant Massage
    Great for New Moms and Dads; Partners, Grandparents and Nannies welcome!!

                2010 Schedule new dates to be announced soon!  

  • Friday April 16th 11:15 -12:45 pm Starseed Yoga Montclair $25.00 per baby

    For additional information, group, private and/or semi-private infant massage classes call Kelli at 973-655-9655

    Mothering-in-Awareness

    A postpartum circle for new mothers and their babies. Come together in this sacred circle to meet new moms,
    share stories and experiences; discuss various topics related to your transition into motherhood. This circle
    offers mothers compassionate care and support in a loving and nurturing environment.

    Facilitated by Kelli DeFlora RYT, CD(DONA)  and  Starseed Yoga's director of perinatal yoga

           Fridays 11:15 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.

    DATES & TOPICS:

  • Feb 26th: Sharing our birth stories/getting to know one another/postpartum needs and feelings.

  • March 5th: Nutrition for new Moms / How to create simple meals to nourish yourself and baby: Guest
    speaker: Keisha Kogan; Holistic Health and Nutrition Consultant.

  • March 12th :Nighttime Parenting and  Healthy Sleep Habits

  • March 19th : Healing Ourselves, Healing our families: building natural immunity for ourselves and our
    babies

  • March 26th : Baby Wearing workshop. Learn benefits of wearing your baby. You will have the
    opportunity to try on many different slings and baby carriers. Guest speaker Safiya Oni Brown .

  • April 2nd : Baby Proofing your Marriage : How to maintain a Healthy Relationship with your Partner

  • April 9th  : Sensory Play for your baby / learning fun and creative ways to play with your baby at all stages
    of development / And closing celebration.

  • April 16th Infant Massage :Through nurturing touch ,massage and acupressure moms will learn natural
    ways of promoting infant health and wellness
        
         This Series will run again in April, May & June

    Cost: $120.00 for the full 8-week series, $20 per session for all prepaid single classes;
    $25 at the door for drop-ins.
         Register at Starseed Yoga, (973)783-1036


    Shiatsu, Prenatal & Postpartum Massage and Reiki Treatments
    Treat your body, mind and spirit to relaxing, restorative body and energy work.
    These sessions are a wonderful treat and an excellent way to prepare the body, mind and spirit for labor or
    ease your postpartum recovery! Makes a wonderful Baby Shower gift.

    Call Kelli at (973) 655-9655 to set up an appointment. $90.00 for one-hour session.  
     

    Private Yoga
    Private Yoga sessions for women in my Montclair Studio.
    Call Kelli at (973) 655-9655 to set up an appointment. $75.00 for one-hour session.
     
Ceremonies
The BlessingWay - Celebrate your pregnancy and birth with this personally designed special event Crafted
to fit your spirit and space, each BlessingWay ceremony honors the sacred passage from "Maiden" to "Mother"
in a unique, warm setting. Previous ceremonies have included chanting, creative visualization, necklace
making crafts, laughter, love and, of course, great food! Sensitive and special, a BlessingWay is a beautiful
compliment to a traditional baby shower and makes a wonderful gift!

Baby Blessing ~ Naming ~ Welcoming I offer couples wishing to bless, name or welcome their baby in
meaningful  and spiritual ways non-traditional, personally crafted ceremonies. I can create a variety of secular,
spiritual, Shamanic,  Yogic or non-denominational, ecumenical ceremonies to honor your new family. These
ceremonies are often used to compliment "traditional" or "main-stream" religious ceremonies and are always
respectful of the beliefs and customs of all in attendance.  

Call now to book a date! Rev. Kelli DeFlora, InterFaith Minister, (973) 655-9655
Services