What it's about
This four-day further-training course on holistic bodywork in pregnancy is aimed at bodyworkers, doulas and midwives. It starts from the idea that mindful touch supports body awareness, and that holistic bodywork during the deep transformation of pregnancy can support expectant mothers physically and emotionally, address common complaints and strengthen the connection to the unborn child.
The toolkit draws on selected elements of static and dynamic Thai yoga massage, craniosacral work, osteopathy and obstetrics, with a brief look at techniques for the body's needs after birth. Attention goes to the pelvic girdle, back muscles and abdominal fascia, the kidneys, lymphatic system and diaphragm, as well as selected acupressure points. Participants learn techniques in supine, side-lying and seated positions, with indications and contraindications. Daily theory, mainly anatomy and physiology, is combined with plenty of practice time.
The course is for practitioners of all forms of bodywork or massage and for people from obstetrics or birth support with an affinity for touch, with at most 14 participants. Almuth Kramer teaches it on 27–30 May 2027 at the Aikido Dojo, Hasenheide 9, 10967 Berlin, Thursday to Saturday from 09:00 to 17:00 and Sunday from 09:00 to 15:00. The fee, including a script, is €580, or €490 until 22 March 2027.