Empowered Birthing

Birth Preparation Workshops for Couples

Enhance Awareness 

Build Confidence 

Embrace Labour, Birth & Beyond

Combining the experience of a unique blend of tailored yoga practices, active birthing simulation and practical birthing information to empower you to create a wonderful, joyous birth.

The Birth Preparation Workshops will help couples to create the optimal conditions for an empowered birth.

2010 SCHEDULE

Allison Berry will be taking a break from undertaking workshops in early 2010 as she prepares to have a baby in February.

Rebecca will be holding smaller private home-based workshops for couples in the interim. Click here for more information on the private sessions.

We will be updating the website for workshop dates in the second half of 2010 over the coming months, and anticpate that our first group workshop for 2010 will be in July.

Who are the workshops for?

The workshops are designed for women in their second or third trimester (6 to 9 months) of pregnancy and their support partners (husbands, partners, sisters, mothers, friends etc). The workshops compliment both midwifery or obstetric care models.

What to expect

Yoga Belly workshops will explore the following:

•  breath awareness – establishing a connection with the breath and exploring practices to support the birthing journey
•  posture exploration – using each other and props to aid comfort and connection of mother, partner and child
•  sound practices – exploring the power of sound as an anchor for the body, heart and mind
•  meditation and visualisation – practices to foster awareness, openness, trust, acceptance, love and joy
•  massage – providing love and support through the sense of touch
•  open discussion – sharing of information to support and reassure

 Workshop outline

The workshops will run for duration of 4.5 to 5 hrs including a break for drinks and snacks (provided).

A general outline is as follows:

• registration (please arrive 5-10 mins early)
• welcome and open discussion
• empowered and conscious birthing philosophy
• couples prenatal yoga session

  BREAK

• yoga of birthing "birth simulation"
  • postural exploration
  • troubleshooting
  • massage techniques
  • sounding and vocal toning
  • relaxation/ visualisation
• open discussion and closing circle

Please note that both Rebecca and Allison will be available for a short time at the conclusion of the workshop to answer any additional queries or concerns.

What you need to bring...

• please ensure that you wear comfortable clothing; footwear is not required as we will be practicing barefoot
• feel free to bring along more than one support partner
• an open mind and loving heart

All equipment such as mats, blankets, balls, beanbags, bolsters and blocks will be provided; however feel free to bring along your own blanket/s, pillows, beanbags or cushions from home so that you can become familiar with the usage of props as support.

Light snacks and refreshments will be provided during the workshop; please let us know if you have any specialist dietary requirements at the time of your booking.

Investment

$75.00 per person (concession available upon request)

$50.00 per additional support person

Payment options:

• cash on the day of the workshop ($50 deposit per couple/ group will be required upon registration to confirm your place)
• cheque (please contact us for mailing details)
• EFT (Account name: Yoga Belly BSB: 063169 Account #: 1029 2891)

Pre-booking for all workshops is essential.  To secure your place, please contact us.