Come as you are. Connect with your body and baby. Leave feeling grounded, strong, supported, and empowered.About this Event
A mindful, all-levels prenatal and postpartum yoga class rooted in Anusara-inspired alignment, breath, and the connection of body, mind, and spirit.
Designed to support the changing body through pregnancy and the transition into postpartum, each class weaves together intentional movement, strength, stability, nervous system awareness, and space to slow down and connect within.
Inspired by the five elements - Space, Earth, Water, Fire, and Air - our practice explores creating space, finding your foundation, moving with fluidity, connecting to your inner strength, and returning to the breath.
Come as you are. Connect with your body and baby. Leave feeling grounded, strong, supported, and empowered.
Three Dates:
Tuesday, September 15th
Tuesday, September 22nd
Tuesday, September 29th
3:30-4:30pm in the Peace Garden
* This free community class will take place in the Peace Garden. Please bring your own yoga mat and props as desired.
If inclement weather strikes, we will relocate to the Kiva.
We also invite you to look at Janet's other upcoming offering: Born Ready: A Complete Childbirth Preparation Series, begining on September 23rd.
MEET YOUR GUIDE: Janet Persson
Janet brings an integrative background that weaves together prenatal yoga, birth education, somatic work, and hands-on support.
She is a Registered Prenatal Yoga Teacher (RPYT) through Ma Yoga®, rooted in Anusara Yoga and the alignment of body, mind, and spirit. Her studies include The Yoga of Pregnancy, The Yoga of Healing, Mayurveda, and The Yoga of Birth. She is continuing her advanced studies toward becoming a Prenatal Teacher Trainer while completing her certification as a Lactation Specialist.
As a CAPPA-trained Childbirth Educator and DONA-trained Birth and Postpartum Doula, Janet supports families through pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and early parenthood with evidence-based knowledge and intuitive care. Her approach is further grounded in over 10 years of somatic work, bringing an understanding of the emotional and nervous system aspects of this transition.
Janet brings her own lived experience of pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and motherhood alongside her professional training, creating a space rooted in both knowledge and genuine understanding.
She is especially passionate about creating balance, alignment, and space in the pregnant body to support optimal fetal positioning - having supported families navigating breech presentation, drawing from movement and positioning practices, Spinning Babies®-inspired techniques, the Miles Circuit, moxibustion, breathwork, and visualization to create space for baby while helping parents feel informed and empowered.
As Co-Founder of KLR Collective, a local, women-owned business, Janet works alongside birth and postpartum professionals to provide independent, community-based education and support, including childbirth education, parenthood guidance, Mommy & Me gatherings, and pregnancy and postpartum resources.
Janet is trained in Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP), Adult and Pediatric First Aid, CPR, and AED, and holds certifications as a Ski Instructor, Children’s Specialist, Lifeguard, and Swim Teacher - reflecting her long-standing commitment to safety, movement, and working with families and children.
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At True Nature and Connection is the Medicine Foundation, we strive to create intentional, nourishing spaces and experiences for community connection and personal growth. To support a respectful and easeful experience for all, please view our, also listed below.
If you have any questions, you may contact Megan Miller, Director of Education and Programming at [email protected]
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This programming is brought to you through the Connection is the Medicine Foundation, a non-profit foundation dedicated to co-creating opportunities for people to connect – with self, community, and the natural world – so they can discover meaning, purpose, and happiness in service of our shared consciousness. We envision a world where connection is embodied as a core value that nurtures wholeness within and between us all.
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If you are interested in donating to support more programming like this, please visit our website: https://connectionisthemedicine.com/donate
or contact Valery Moore Kelly Development Director
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Event Cancellation & Refund Policy
True Nature and Connection is the Medicine Foundation reserve the right to cancel any program or event at any time. In the event of a cancellation by TN or the Foundation, participants will receive a full refund.
Please note that certain programs may have unique cancellation policies—refer to individual program descriptions for specific details.
Unless otherwise noted in the program description:
- Refunds are available (minus processing fees) up to 24 hours prior to the scheduled start time.
- Tickets are transferable to another guest at any time with prior approval from the Event Manager.
- No refunds or credits will be granted for: Cancellations made day-of or after the event has started, No-shows, Early departures, Dissatisfaction with event content or presentation
For all refund or transfer requests, contact Megan Miller, Director of Education and Programming at: [email protected]
Participant Agreement: Etiquette, Disclaimer, and Community Guidelines
To support the integrity of the experience for all participants, we ask that you please observe the following guidelines:
- Arrival Time: Please arrive 15 minutes early to check in and settle. Events begin promptly at the scheduled start time.
- Late Attendance: Doors will close at the stated start time (e.g., 6:30 PM) to honor the sacred nature of the container and minimize disruptions, and late arrivals will not be admitted
- Substance Use: We ask that all guests arrive free of the influence of drugs or alcohol to maintain a clear, safe, and respectful space.
What to Bring & Community Care: You’re welcome to bring personal comfort items such as an eye mask, a small pillow, an extra blanket, or a yoga mat.
As these are shared community experiences, we kindly ask that you:
- Be mindful of personal hygiene and health
- Respect personal space and boundaries
- Refrain from using scented products that may affect others
Thank you for co-creating a respectful and enriching experience with us. We look forward to welcoming you into our sacred space.
Community Conduct and Shared Space Guidelines: Connection is the Medicine Foundation programs are designed to foster meaningful connection, reflection, and personal growth within a supportive communal environment. We ask all participants to honor a shared social norm of respect, presence, and care for one another’s experience.
If at any time a participant is experiencing an unusual, heightened, or disruptive reaction or response that impacts the collective space, the Foundation and/or Facilitator reserves the right to intervene and, if necessary, ask the individual to step away from the gathering. This is not intended as a judgment, but as a means of protecting the integrity of the shared experience, ensuring that all participants continue their journey without undue disruption.
We invite all participants to practice self-awareness, personal responsibility, and compassion to help us maintain a safe, welcoming, and nourishing environment for all.
If you have questions or concerns regarding Event Etiquette and Policies, you may reach out to Megan Miller, Director of Education and Programming: [email protected]
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Event venue
True Nature Healing Arts, 100 North 3rd Street, Carbondale, United States
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