Lisa has been a part of birth preparation for hundreds of couples and she continues to be a sought after resource.  Some wish for a natural birth, others an epidural or drugs.  Whatever your birth plan may be, Lisa brings a non-shaming and non-judgemental approach to your learning.  She is a member of APPAH (Association for Prenatal & Perinatal Psychology & Health) and has been most influenced by Ina May Gaskin who wrote Spiritual Midwifery, and Gail Tully, (www.spinningbabies.com ). A doula workshop with Gail, a workshop with Ina May, and coupled with Lisa's prenatal yoga training and own experience with birthing her 2 sons, allows couples to receive a comprehensive approach to birthing.

Lisa is available to see couples privately during their pregnancy or in a small group format. 
Please call for rates and times. 

Click Here for more information about Prenatal Yoga Classes

Prenatal Yoga Guidelines (pdf)

Before attending a private workshop with Lisa, you'll need to download the registration and liability form. This form is for Mindful Beginnings^® private yoga/pilates clients, doula clients and birth workshop clients. Alive and Well and Lyfe Yoga Center have their own registration forms for those that wish to take a prenatal class with Lisa Pedersen in either of those locations.

Please click Here, fill out the form and mail to:
Mindful Beginnings^®, P.O. Box 1298, Manhattan Beach, CA 90267

Testimonials:

"The best use of my time for childbirth preparation."  David Stanley, 1st time Dad.

"Thanks Lisa, your class really helped reduce my sciatic pain, and it also gave me more energy during the day!! I had taken other yoga classes in the past, but your teaching of the yoga breath was more effective, so that I was really able to manage my labor pain."
Heather Reyes, first-time mom

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Click here to read Lisa's letter about her Doula experience: