Monday, July 06, 2009

This is a four-session class (July 6, 13, 20 and 27) that provides an overview of the stages and process of labor, breathing and relaxation techniques, support, medication options, variations in labor including cesarean birth and immediate postpartum care for mother and baby.

To register, call (415) 353-2667 or register online at www.ucsfhealth.org/secure/whrc.html. Please bring two pillows, a blanket and a snack to all classes.

Tuesday, July 07, 2009

This is a four-session class (July 7, 14, 21 and 28) that provides an overview of the stages and process of labor, breathing and relaxation techniques, support, medication options, variations in labor including cesarean birth and immediate postpartum care for mother and baby.

To register, call (415) 353-2667 or register online at www.ucsfhealth.org/secure/whrc.html. Please bring two pillows, a blanket and a snack to all classes.

Wednesday, July 08, 2009

The Osher Center for Integrative Medicine presents a free Laughter Yoga Class targeted to reduce stress through laughter and yoga stretches. Did you know laughter is contagious and has a powerful and immediate effect on our mind, body and spirit? This class involves deep breathing, stretching, clapping and laughter exercises. Simulating laughter in the class will:

• increase blood flow and oxygen to all the major organs
• enhance endorphin levels which make us feel uplifted and can reduce pain
• stimulate immune, digestive and cardiac systems
• reduce stress levels
• relax, strengthen and lengthen the muscles with stretching
• help create a laughing community and be fun