ACTIVE BIRTH TRAINING
Giving birth naturally, joyfully and safely

3 days in Turkey

with Janet Balaskas

May 28th - 30th 2010

In this inspirational course, Janet will teach the physiological processes of natural birthing as they unfold from the days approaching birth, until completion and initiation of mothering and breastfeeding.

Her unique teaching style empowers pregnant women to understand the miraculous potential of their bodies and to be confident and fearless in their role as birth givers and mothers.

Whether you are a mother-to-be, a birth partner or companion, a birth educator or pregnancy yoga teacher, doula, midwife, doctor, obstetrician or other health professional involved with pregnant women,
this course will awaken in you a deeper understanding of how mothers can learn to give birth naturally, normally and safely.

The approach is experiential, engaging body and mind so that the mother forms a direct and positive sense of her role in birthing - reducing fear and building confidence and trust in her body's innate ability to give birth.

It will cover an in-depth look at the physiology, rationale, philosophy and practical aspects of an Active Birth. Inspirational practical sessions will include relaxation, positioning, breathing, visualisation and the spontaneous movements and sounds of birthing. Janet is also a certified HypnoBirthing (R) practitioner and all of her work is compatible with the principles and techniques of the Marie Mongan method.

Janet will demonstrate how you can successfully empower mothers to work with the surges of labour and the natural reflexes and urges of the birthing phase in upright positions. This will inspire confidence in mothers and their birth attendants to trust in the power of the uterus and surrender to the instinctual reflexes and the ability of the baby to be born without direction to ëpushí or "hands on" help.

Each day will start with a session of 'Active Birth with Yoga'. This weaves an understanding of birth physiology into the practise of easy and gentle pregnancy yoga. The instinctual intelligence of the body is awakened, while the mother is in a relaxed and meditative state of reduced mental activity.

Janet Balaskas is the author of the groundbreaking and influential book 'Active Birth' first published in 1981 and founder of the Active Birth Movement. She is also the pioneer of pregnancy yoga and author of the book 'Preparing for Birth with Yoga'. Janet has lectured and taught all over the world and will be teaching in Turkey for the first time. In her work as a birth educator, author and activist over more than 25 years, she has inspired thousands of mothers in many countries to trust in their instinctual ability to give birth naturally, joyfully and safely.

This unique course will be taught in English and held at the 5 star Marti Resort Hotel in Icmeler Marmaris where the mountains descend to the turquise coast of Turkey. A charming and elegant venue - participants staying at the resort will be offered a special discounted rate.

Cost: The course costs £350 per person and does not include travel or hotel accommodation. The nearest airport is Dalaman and we recommend booking flights through Thomas Cook.
To book:Dr.Hakan Çoker Hamile Eitim Merkezi

For more information: jb@activebirthcentre.com

Please book your hotel accommodation directly with the hotel.
You may be able to get a package through Thomas Cook
which includes the hotel and board plus flights.
Current non package prices for rooms when booked through the hotel are:
£85 for a double and £65 for a single per night - fully inclusive.
For contact details and more information about the 5 star resort go to
http://www.turkuaz-guide.net/marti/index.htm