Classes at The Nest


Early Pregnancy class

Learn the basics of Pregnancy early on
Nutrition, exercise, prenatal development and pregnancy wellness.
Classes held 7:00pm 
Next class March 5, 2012
and April 2, 2012
Cost for attendance is $25 per belly.
Must register for class prior:

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Prepared childbirth classes
Provides parents  with evidence-based, up-to-date, and comprehensive information about pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum.
3 part class series

March 12, and 19, 2012

HypnoBirthing

The HypnoBirthing Childbirth method is as much a philosophy of birth as it is a technique for achieving a satisfying, relaxing, and stress-free method of birthing. HypnoBirthing teaches you, along with your birthing companion, the art and joy of experiencing birth in a more comfortable manner. You will learn to call upon your body’s own natural relaxant and thus lessen or eliminate discomfort and the need for medication. When a woman is properly prepared for childbirth and when mind and body are in harmony, nature is free to function in the same will-designed manner that it does with all other creatures.

You will be fascinated as you view HypnoBirthing films showing laboring mothers, awake, alert and in good humor as they experience the kind of gentle birth that you, too, can know when you are free of the Fear-Tension-Pain Syndrome.

HypnoBirthing teaches you to release all prior programming about birth, how to trust your body and work with it, as well as how to free yourself of harmful emotions that lead to pain-causing fear and unyielding muscles.

HypnoBirthing will teach you the art of using your own natural birthing instincts. With HypnoBirthing, you will be aware and fully in control, but profoundly relaxed.

Thursday, March 15th Get to Know HypnoBirthing Night 7-8pm
HypnoBirthing Series: Thursday, March 29, April 5, 12, 19, 22. 


“Calm Birth is a sublime gift to all of us. It contains the blueprint for reconnecting with birth wisdom on all levels…Doing the practices will transform the birth process and imprint a peaceful beginning in both mother and child. The positive impact of this on society can’t be overestimated.”
— Christiane Northrup, MD, 
author of Women’s Bodies, Women’s Wisdom and Mother-Daughter Wisdom


Baby 101
This is a hands on review of : bathing, feeding,(breast or bottle), swaddling and sleeping.  We also provide ample time to review and answer your questions.  We will give you the confidence you need to bring baby home from the hospital.  The last hour is infant massage.
$60 per couple
March 10th , 2012
and April 14th, 2012
12:00am-2:00pm.
Register here:
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Basic Belly Dancing with Eryka

Try different types and styles of Belly Dance, all levels of dance experience and all levels of fitness welcome. A great Middle Eastern work-out focusing on dance movement. Come dance with us, improving fitness while increasing happiness!

This beginning class is great exercise and covers basic moves and techniques from many styles of belly dance,  including Egyptian, Cabaret, Gypsy, Turkish, Folkloric and American Tribal Style.  No jumping or running but still a great workout. Improve flexibility, coordination, and strength while having fun! Engage arms, legs, core and improve cardio fitness. You will work you arms, hips, buns and thighs, NOT just your abs. Increases mind body connection as well.


All Dancers are encouraged to dress comfortably. Please be ready to dance barefoot/socks or bring dance shoes. Belly dance has been a traditional exercise for women for thousands of years, before, during, and after child bearing. It is a joyful practice passed down from grandmothers to mothers to sisters to daughters and is great for the body and mind.




Breast Feeding Support Group

Need a helping hand or trouble shooting for breastfeeding? 
This support group is for you.

Thursdays 10:00am-11:30am
Register Here:

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Prenatal Yoga
 Wednesday evening 7-8pm 
New Series starting March 7, 2012
$100 for 6 week series.
$17 drop in fee.

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New Moms group
Tuesday  Mornings at 9:30am-10:30am
Free
Please email readyforbirth@aol.com or call to confirm 732-778-2338
If you are a new mom who’d like to get together with other new moms and their babies then this is the group for you. This is a great way to make new friends and meet up with old friends! Topics include what our life is like now with a new one in the house, how has it changed us and our families, birth/adoption experience, questions about feeding, discipline, scheduling, sleeping and more. Moms with newborns to first year welcome. We support breast and bottle-feeding

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Massage Therapy
Nicole Lerario 732-328-8577
Colleen Fay  732-299-1330
Must be booked privately

Personal Training
Shawn Patterson  732-861-9329
Must be booked privately

Infant Massage Workshop

I would like to invite all parents and caregivers to learn the art of infant massage. The class is designed to introduce a positive, nurturing way to bond and communicate with your child. During the class, you will learn to massage your own baby while following specific techniques demonstrated on a life size doll and also during this interactive series, you will:

  • Discover the benefits of this ancient practice

  • Learn “full body” massage techniques

  • Have time for any questions and discussion

Class is being held every Thursday starting January 5, 2012 9:30-11:30am

Cost is $75.  $35 non refundable deposit.

MUST call or email to register:  732-383-7232  Readyforbirth@aol.com

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Yoga and Ayurvedic Medicines

Please join us for a workshop on Yoga and Ayurvedic Medicines 

approach to infertility and preconception recommendations and 

care for couples trying to conceive



Location: The Nest 469 Prospect Ave. Little Silver

Facilitated by: Dawn Maghan CYT,

Certified Ayurvedic Practitioner


Cost $35. preregistered Or $40. Day of workshop 

Nancy Freeman 732-383-7232 Readyforbirth@aol.com



Parents must be registered prior to attendance to all classes
Classes held at:
The Nest
469 Prospect Ave. Little Silver, NJ 07739
Call 732-383-7232 or email Readyforbirth@aol.com

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