Mary Peralta CD(DONA), 500 HR RYT, 85 HR RPYT, Certified Yoga Nidra Teacher, Practicing Sound Healer, Master Reiki Practitioner, MBA

Mary Peralta, CD(DONA), 500 HR RYT, 85 HR RPYT, Certified Yoga Nidra Teacher, Practicing Sound Healer, Master Reiki Practitioner, and MBA.

She is as gentle as the sunrise.

Her teaching style is centered in the “Now”. She teaches all styles of yoga to people of all ages, with an emphasis on Prenatal Yoga and Yoga Nidra.

Her personal practice is informed by her love of the breath and the way that yoga helps truly connect us with our bodies. Since receiving her certification, she has continued to study with her inspiring teachers, Cassandra Bright and Lanita England, Jen Wheeler-Smith, Dani Peterson, Heather Promise, and Will Zecco.

Mary started her yoga journey in 2005 and began teaching in 2017. It was in her 200 Hour Yoga Certification where she learned Prenatal Yoga. This practice introduced her to Doulas, Midwifery, Placenta Encapsulation – all which she had not heard about when she birthed her two daughters many years ago. Further research landed her enrolled in the DONA International Birth and Postpartum Doula Trainings, and more.

She works full-time in finance/accounting for a major manufacturing firm where she supports a global partnership. Mary is a Certified Birth Doula and Postpartum Doula Candidate. She teaches Yoga at Gilbert Yoga in Arizona and is their Lead Prenatal Yoga Teacher. Mary enjoys assisting people with living a healthier lifestyle through healthier eating with Epicure. She is a lifetime volunteer with the Girl Scout Organization (as a Facilitator to Leaders and girls- specializing in Outdoor Programming- hiking, backpacking, archery, etc.), the Phoenix Zoo (at various events and in horticulture), and Valley Women for Women (teaching Prenatal Yoga and sharing what a Birth and Postpartum Doula is). Through her extensive practice and training, she has learned so much, and looks forward to every opportunity to give back.

“NOW – is always a good time to start practicing Yoga!” ~ Mary Peralta

Session

Level Up Your Doula Tool Kit with Prenatal Yoga Poses & Prenatal Yoga Nidra (Pre-Con Track A)

Are you looking for some new movement and positions to use with clients in preparation for birth and postpartum? Then this session is for you!

This pre-con is for birth workers who specifically work closely with clients who have passed their 12th week of gestation, but can also be attended by all seeking a Beginner/Gentle Yoga/Nidra practice to relax, stretch, and connect with their own body. Certified Yoga instructor, Mary Peralta will guide all attendees in an engaging Prenatal Yoga movement and information session which will enable them to take away poses they can use with their clients or for themselves.

The session is centered on empowering families through labor, birth, and recovery through the practice of postures and breathing while developing strength and a deeper connection to their babies. Birth workers can use Prenatal Yoga poses to encourage clients and their support persons who are with them during pre- and active labor.

Prenatal Yoga poses and Yoga Nidra help to develop mindfulness of the transition of the body during pregnancy help strengthen and relax the body and mind while nurturing the relationship with their new little one.

All are welcome regardless of previous yoga experience! This session will include a full Prenatal Yoga class and comfortable clothing is advised.

Pre-Conference Info:

Participants may choose either Track A or Track B. All three sessions in the respective track are included for the add-on registration fee of $99 ($125 late). If all 3 sessions in the track are attended, 6 contact hours will be awarded.