Dear friends,
One of the most difficult times in my own life was the period right after the birth of my son. Despite a healthy baby, a supportive partner, and a welcoming co-housing community, I experienced social dislocation, post-partum depression, and a confusing shift in identity from paid employee to full-time parent.
I also went through an intense birth, and my body took some time to heal. My whole self and my whole world transformed and has never been the same.
Societal norms encourage us to experience and express joy around the birth of a child. We are less skilled at supporting the birthing parent and their fellow caregiver(s) through the sleepless nights, the mood swings, and the stress of caring for another human being.
My Alexander Technique teacher Ellen Melamed provided the kind of steady, warm, generous support I so badly needed during that time. Bi-weekly lessons with her nourished my whole self; both the conversation and the hands-on work supported me through the physical, emotional, and identity changes. She met me where I was, in all the glorious messiness, with humor and care.
Ellen was taken by COVID in the winter of 2021, a loss that still reverberates in my life. She knew I wanted to train to become an Alexander Technique teacher, so her partner gave me her massage table and a treasure trove of her books, full of pencil markings with her thoughtful comments. Those objects and her spirit live on as inspirations for my own teaching journey.
Because of Ellen’s profound impact during a tender time in my own life, I feel drawn to support fellow parents and caregivers of all ages.
Please reach out if you are curious about private sessions, or join me on Saturday, May 9th for a group workshop Managing the Overwhelm specially designed to support parents and caregivers. We will explore resilience practices to support our own well-being as we care for others.
With gratitude,
Hannah
When: Saturday, May 9, 10 am – 12 pm
Where: Damonmill Square, West Concord
Cost: $40 per person
What: Take some time for yourself to rest, reset, and learn embodied awareness tools to manage stress!
When: Wednesday, May 6, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Where: South Acton, MA (address will be provided upon registration)
Cost: $20 per person
What: Group mindful movement class and awareness in nature in Hannah’s backyard
Register: email hannah.greene.at@gmail.com
Mother’s Day is May 10th
Father’s Day is June 21
Give your loved one the gift of self-care and restorative rest. I offer gift certificates of an amount. Please reach out for more information.
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