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guided infant abhyanga

  • Ayurvedic Wellness Center 900 Peeler Street Kalamazoo, MI, 49008 United States (map)

Guided Infant Abhyanga
w. Christine Anderson, Holistic Postpartum Care Specialist

Join Holistic Postpartum Care Specialist, Christine Anderson, for a guided experience with your little one. During this workshop you'll learn the benefits and practice the art of infant massage through an Ayurvedic lens. Together you’ll flow through daily abhyanga (Ayurvedic oil massage) techniques designed to support infant health and development. This experience is great for expecting families, postpartum families, grandparents, caregivers and more! 

Infant Massage Benefits:

  • Baby/caregiver bonding

  • Helps calm & relax baby

  • Aids digestion to help with colic, gas, & constipation

  • Enhances gross motor skills & body awareness

  • Encourages rhythms surrounding sleep & wake times

  • Relieves nasal congestion & teething discomfort

What to expect:

  • Detailed information of benefits of massage for baby and when it’s best to and not to offer massage

  • Live demonstration of infant massage while you offer your baby their massage

  • Guidance on how to look for cues and “asking permission” from your baby

  • PDFs for reference

  • 4 oz. bottle of Calendula Abhyanga Oil

Recommended age: 4 weeks to crawling (6-11 months)

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Investment: $60

If you have any questions about registration, please contact us at contact@karaaubin.com and we're happy to help.

 

Christine Anderson . LMT

Christine Anderson is a Licensed Massage Therapist and Holistic Postpartum Care Specialist based in Kalamazoo, MI. She is a birth and postpartum advocate with a mission to redefine postpartum support and care for all. Christine spreads postpartum care awareness through interactive workshops, private and group sessions, multi-day retreats, Ayurvedic nourishment, holistic modalities, birther blessings and community collaborations.

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