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THIS WEEKEND
Closed for
Labor Day:
Sunday, Aug. 31
Monday, Sept. 1

Enjoy the holiday!
Schedule Updates
as of
September 1
NEW CLASSES:
**After-School Yoga on Wednesdays, 4:30pm-5:15pm

**Yoga for Tots
on Fridays, 10am-10:45am


CLASS CHANGES:
**CANCELED: Yoga for You on Fridays, 9am-10:15am

**NEW TIME: Yoga for You on Friday afternoons is now offered 1pm-2:15pm
Save the Date!
Blooma's 1st Birthday Party
Saturday, Oct. 25
2pm - 8pm

Join us at Blooma for the festivities: music, food & spirits, games, fun for the kiddos (yep, that means you!), limited edition anniversary t-shirts & more! See you there!!

Go for Style, with Lululemon
Get your tanks & pants for fall practice!

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Blooma Recommends
The Free Spirit Early Childhood Library includes parent-and-tot titles like Hands are not for Hitting and Diapers are not Forever. Each book offers an engaging lesson for kiddos and guidance for moms & dads.

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Purchase the 19-book library, published by Minneapolis-based Free Spirit Publishing, for about $175, or buy the books individually.
Documentary: ORGASMIC BIRTH
Join Blooma and other birth-related organizations for a screening of "Orgasmic Birth." 7pm, Thursday, Sept. 25, 2008
Riverview Theater (3800 42nd Ave. So. Mpls., 55406).
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Tickets are $18 in advance at Spinning Babies, or $20 at the door. You'll get a whole new, more positive view of birth!

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this month at blooma

Workshops & events for September 2008


* HypnoBirthing, Thursdays, September 4, 11, 18, 25.
7-9p. $350

* Enlightened Mama childbirth education
Saturdays: September 6 & 13. 12:30-6:30pm, $175

* Prenatal Yoga Intensive
Sunday, Sept. 7. 2pm-4:30pm, $75

* Belly to Belly prenatal yoga & discussion group Sundays: September  7, 14 & 28. 12:30-2pm, $48

* Choices in Childbirth: Post-Cesarean Birthing Options
Sunday, September 14, 2:30pm-4:30pm, free.

* Birthing from Within
Saturdays, September 20 & 27.
12:30-6:30pm, $200

* You Oughta Be in Pictures: Sunday, Sept. 21, 3-6pm. $125 - $199.
30- to 45-minute photo sessions for moms- to-be & tots under 1 year.

* Family Yoga
Sunday, September 28, 3-4pm, $30/family
Blooma Blossoms
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Welcome, new Blooma babes!
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Baby Alia
Aug. 6, 2:36 pm
9lbs, 15.8oz
21 inches

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Baby Olivia, Aug. 16
Baby Owen, Aug. 8
Baby Nina, Aug. 1
Baby Ella, July 30
Baby Ryder, July 29
Baby Sasha, July 29
Baby Campbell,
July 18
Baby Averie, July 11
Baby Rasana,
June 24
Baby Luke, May 26
Baby Hazel, May 19 Baby Charlie, May 8
Baby Redford, January 23

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See pictures of all our
Blooma Blossoms!

&
Email us
your lil blossom's
picture, too!

 
Vol. 2 No. 9 SEPTEMBER 2008
Greetings!

If anyone had asked me, I would've suggested that the official start of the New Year happen in September, during back-to-school season! Everything is so fresh and full of0809_BloomaOnesie possibility ... notebooks filled with pages of potential, new clothes waiting to become old favorites, the crisp colors of fall just days away. It really is the perfect time to set resolutions for body and soul!

To help you achieve your back-to-school potential, Blooma is offering discounts on class packages in September. We're also presenting all of our childbirth education programs this month: Hypnobirthing on Thursday nights, Enlightened Mama the first two Saturdays of the month, Birthing from Within the last two Saturdays of the month, and a Prenatal Yoga Intensive for good measure.

In this season of pep rallies, homecomings, and fresh starts, we're looking forward to seeing you--again & again--at Blooma!

Be Blooma Well,

Sarah Longacre | Blooma founder


BACK-TO-SCHOOL SALE
Save a Little Cash When You Sign up for Class!
Amidst the pencils, book bags, and assorted school supplies, don't forget to stock up on body-building, soul-soothing yoga, too. We've got the best back-to-school September specials just for you & your family!

  • 8-class package: now just $120
    regularly $135, save $15.00!

  • 12-class package: now just $165
    regularly $190, save $25.00!

PARENTING, YOGI STYLE

Meditation and More for Mamas & Papas
This past spring, Blooma and Lisa Bergly introduced the Swami Mommies program to rave reviews:

"I absolutely loved this class," said mama Rachel G., and shortly after the course ended, Blooma mama Megan said, "Oh, how I loved this class! I am already missing it so much!"

So we're thrilled to offer another session this fall--and to introduce a series of follow-up workshops exclusively for our Swami Mommies alumni!

Swami Mommies: The Introduction
This 4-week series of 2-hour classes explores how to bring0809_SwamiMommies yogic philosophy into your family life through the teachings of Kriya Yoga. Each class includes philosophy, kriya technique, asana, pranayama, mudra, mantra, and meditation. Learn how to take that next, conscious step toward becoming a better, more-balanced mother and life partner. (Dads are welcome, too!)

Swami Mommies: The Workshops
Loved what you learned in The Swami Mommies intro? Join us for more yogic love and wisdom about parenting and partnering in Lisa's one-afternoon follow-up workshops. We'll focus a little less on asana and a little more on lecture & discussion. (Please do take the required Intro session first!)

The Details
  • Swami Mommies: The Introduction meets 2pm-4pm on Sundays, October 5, 12, 19 & 26. The course is $125.

  • The Follow-Up Workshops meet 1:30pm-4:30pm on Sundays, November 2 and December 7. There's a different topic each month; watch the newsletter and blog for details. The workshops are $40 each or $75 when you register for both.

  • For the best value, sign up for the Intro and the two follow-up workshops together for just $180.

  • Sign up soon! Swami Mommies sold out when we offered it in the spring!

CHOICES IN CHILDBIRTH
Support & Options for Birthing
Beyond Cesarean Section
When it comes to birthing, you have a choice about how, where, and with whom you bring your little one into the0809_Bookshelf_ToughQuestions world. But it's not always easy to know how to go about making those choices. Join us for a candid conversation about your options for birth: From changing care providers late in pregnancy to researching your options for birth after Cesarean section, we can help.

Who: Blooma founder Sarah Longacre, life & wellness coach Sarina LaMarche, and C-section mama Anne Gustin invite moms-to-be, Cesarean mamas who are wondering about their options for future births, and moms-to-be planning for a vaginal or home birth after Cesearan (VBAC/HBAC).

What: An afternoon of shared stories, candid conversation, and lots of information to help you find the right birthing path for you and your family.

When: Sunday, September 14, from 2:30pm-4:30pm.

Where: Blooma, of course!

Why: To help mamas understand the full range of choices available in childbirth. We'll cover Cesarean support, VBAC, and HBAC options. We'll share stories, spend time journaling about birth experiences and expectations, review the birthing options in the Twin Cities, and take time for a Q&A session.

Fee: Free! But please do sign up at Blooma (click "schedule" then "workshops" to register).

This afternoon session is geared toward women who have had a Cesarean birth or would like to know more about Cesarean birth (we'll review lots of facts and figures). It is intended to help women process a prior Cesarean experience, inform women who are planning a Vaginal Birth after Cesarean (VBAC), and raise awareness in women who are expecting their first child. Spouses, partners, and labor companions are welcome to attend.


SHINING JENNY'S LIGHT

Blooma Families Give Generously!
A heartfelt "thank you!" to all the Blooma families who recently helped support Jenny's Light. At our yard sale in late August, we raised more than $1250 for the postpartum illness awareness organization.

If you weren't able to participate in the sale, but would like to contribute to the important work at Jenny's Light, visit the group's Web site to make a donation.
 


BE ON THE BLOOMA TEAM!

 Child Care Help Needed
If you have child care experience and would like to work 10 to 15 hours per week, Monday through Friday, at Blooma, please call Julie at 952.848.1111 or email her a short note with your interest and qualifications. If you love kids and love Blooma, we'd love to hear from you!
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