Come learn strategies to help reduce or prevent tearing during birth. Join Dr. Ashlie Emert, pelvic floor physical therapist, yoga teacher and mom, in this interactive workshop to help you prepare for birth and take control to help prevent tearing. You will learn what perineal tears are, what you can do to help prevent them, labor positions that help reduce tears, and techniques to reduce stress and tension during birth and more! There will also be an anonymous “ask anything” question session so that you can be sure to get answers to all of your questions in a supportive environment. Leave feeling empowered and equipped with tools to reduce tearing during birth!

Dr. Ashlie Emert, DPT, is a pelvic floor and orthopedic physical therapist, who specializes in pre and postpartum conditions. She has also been a certified yoga teacher for over a decade. She believes her patients thrive with her multifaceted approach to PT, which includes a mix of manual therapy and exercise, often integrating concepts and postures from Hatha, Ashtanga, and Vinyasa yoga. Ashlie has recently been distinguished as an Orthopedic Clinical Specialist and is also recognized as a certified specialist in treatment of pregnant and postpartum women (CAPP-Ob).

Community Acupuncture offers high-quality, affordable treatments in a group setting. Sessions will take place in one of Aditi’s spacious and peaceful yoga room, where patients will be individually treated in supportive and restorative Yoga postures, on a mat, on the floor for about one hour. There are many props and blankets to ensure comfort, and ambient relaxing music will be played. This therapeutic setting offers individuals an opportunity to relax, renew and receive the proven method of Chinese Medicine’s Balance Method.

Andy Hall, L.Ac., LMT, is a licensed acupuncturist and massage therapist and he loves his work. Through curated Acupuncture sessions, he offers this comprehensive and ancient medicine to his patients, meeting the dynamic needs of each individual. He’s an intuitive and attentive practitioner, who’s passionate about offering affordable acupuncture to his community at Aditi.

Cancellation Policy: Refunds of 90% up to five days prior to workshop. No refunds allowable after that time.

Parents Night Out at Aditi - Parents - ease into the weekend by taking some time for yourself or to connect with other adults and loved ones. Children ages 4-10 are welcome to enjoy yoga, creative movement, crafts, and games. Drop off is around 5:30PM with last pickup at 8:30.

Please note that children must be potty trained to participate. Please bring a water bottle for your child.

Pre-registration required: $35 for the first child; additional children are $10 each.

Please email info@aditistudio.com with the names of any additional children attending, including their name(s) and age(s).

Melt away tension in the body and introduce your little one to the healing magic of sound! In this hour-long workshop, sound healer Khaki Martin will take you on a musical journey designed for relaxation, serenading you in a symphony of healing, resonant sounds. Khaki’s sound bath will feature crystal alchemy singing bowls, singing, harp and more. A guided meditation and pure music will help you release anxiety and stress while enjoying a beautiful bonding experience with your baby.

This sound bath is designed with babies in mind, but a baby is not required! Baby noises, squeals, cries and distractions are expected and welcome.

Khaki Bio:

Khaki Martin is a sound healer, reiki master, healing arts teacher and musician who leads nourishing sound ceremonies that will take you deep within - calming your nervous system, guiding you out of anxiety and autopilot, and allowing you to settle into peace and presence. She has led sonic experiences for institutions, studios and brands across the country including Dartmouth University, University of Miami, Sakara, Dose Yoga, ArtsClub, and Bluebird Sky Yoga. She is a regular presenter at the Love.Shine.Play Yoga Festival in Asheville, NC.

As a new mom herself, Khaki loves being a part of the Aditi community and cannot wait to share this magical and relaxing experience with her fellow classmates and their little ones!

You can check out Khaki's sound healing on her Instagram [www.instagram.com/khakimartin/]@khakimartin (www.instagram.com/khakimartin/)