Moving Through Motherhood: A Gentle Mother’s Circle with Movement & Connection
Masking is optional for both instructors and participants of Inova Well childbirth education classes. We encourage participants experiencing symptoms to refrain from coming to class. If you do experience symptoms of illness, please contact us at
childbirtheducation@inova.org to reschedule or request a refund.
Moving Through Motherhood: A Gentle Mother’s Circle with Movement & Connection
When you birth a baby, you also birth a new version of yourself. Mom and baby grow and reach developmental milestones together, each learning, stretching, and evolving in new ways.
Join a nurturing circle of mothers for a restorative blend of gentle movement, mindful conversation, maternal and child health education, and community connection. This class welcomes mothers with babies in arms, carriers, or nearby who are ready to rebuild strength, release tension, and reconnect with their bodies through rhythmic movement and functional exercises.
Whether you’re nurturing the baby in your arms or preparing to welcome your baby earthside, this Dancing for Birth™ class series will guide you in tuning into your body’s wisdom, finding your flow, and embracing the season of life you are in. Each session offers space to move, breathe, share, and celebrate the power of motherhood physically, emotionally, and spiritually.
Yoga mats are provided by the studio, though you are welcome to bring your favorite mat if you prefer.
Each class and circle is led by LeShanta Baker, a Maternal-Child Health Nurse and Perinatal Movement Instructor who is also a certified Dancing for Birth™ Instructor and Trainer and NASM Certified Stretching and Flexibility Coach. Evidence-based education related to the maternal journey, newborn, and childhood development is woven into every class, helping mothers deepen their understanding of their babies, bodies, movement, and emotional well-being throughout their maternal journey.
No dance experience needed. Wear comfortable clothing and come as you are.
Babies welcome. Bellies welcome. Every stage of motherhood celebrated!
Room: Studio 2
Instructor: LeShanta Baker
Who should enroll: New or expectant mothers ages 18 and older. Toddlers and older children are not permitted in class, but non-mobile infants in arms or baby carriers are welcome!
Area of Interest: Childbirth Education
Location notes: Our new location is across the street from the Inova Fairfax Hospital Emergency Room
Parking notes: Plenty of free parking - do not park in reserved spaces
Public transportation: Yes
Handicap access: Yes
Refund policy: To obtain a refund for any Childbirth Education classes, a request must be submitted at least 24 hour prior to the start of the class. Inova Well reserves the right to cancel classes due to low enrollment, inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances. To reschedule or request a refund in these situations call 571-472-1400, option 2. Classes not rescheduled within 30 days of cancellation will automatically be refunded to the credit card used for registration. Inova Well will accommodate class transfer requests whenever possible, however, transfers are not guaranteed. All registrants are entitled to ONE transfer per class. Repeated request for transfers will not be granted. For our full cancellation policy, click here.
Weather policy: Information about cancellations due to inclement weather or an area emergency can be obtained by calling the Inova Well weather hotline at 571-472-1438. Class cancellations do not always follow local public school closings. To reschedule or request a refund for cancellation due to inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances call 571-472-1400, option 2 or email myinovawell@inova.org. Classes not rescheduled within 30 days of cancellation will automatically be refunded to the credit card used for registration.
What to bring:
Feel free to bring a beverage or small snack.
Wear comfortable clothing
Please bring a printed or electronic copy of your confirmation email to your class.