Bookings are now open for this 2 week Yoga and Mindfulness based Birth Preparation workshop – running twice a term during 2026
“There are as many ways to give birth as there are women who are pregnant. There is no one right way. There is only you, in your body, finding your way, moment by moment. Through yoga practice you can cultivate the attentiveness, strength, flexibility, freedom, and courage to move and adapt to the changing conditions of the labour process, practising the yoga of childbirth during labour and birthing itself”
(Nancy Bardacke, Mindful Birthing)
These daytime, small group workshop-style sessions are for women in their last few weeks of pregnancy who would like to slow down and be supported to go deeper into their mindfulness, breathing, relaxation and self-reflection practices in preparation for the great transformation of giving birth.
Kate works intuitively and responsively over 2 consecutive weeks to weave together practices from various yoga and meditative traditions – such as soundwork/chanting/mantra, mudra, visualisation, breath awareness and pranayama, walking and seated meditation… helping participants discover their OWN inner compass for this journey and build toolkits of practical methods for dealing with intensity.
These sessions will also provide the opportunity to sit in circle and connect with other birthing women.
NB: Anyone is welcome to join this class – however it very much compliments much of what we practice in my PRENATAL YOGA COURSE
| When: | Fridays 10am – 1pm for 2 consecutive weeks (click booking link for available dates) |
| Where: | Geelong Myotherapy and Wellness Centre 6-8 Tanner Street Breakwater |
| Cost: | $160 for both sessions (includes resources/handout summarising practices covered) |
| Bring: | Notebook, snack, shawl |
“I did the Matri Yoga third trimester yoga for birth classes with Kate during somewhat ‘normal’ covid times where birth classes at hospitals were still online. I was able to prepare mentally and physically for the birth of my daughter with Kate who gave me an abundance of strategies and resources.
Kate made each class unique, was flexible and adapted to the needs of the mums-to-be in the class. I think every woman left class taking away something different that was going to support them, which goes to show the range of strategies that were on offer. Kate shared her own experiences and expertise as well as providing extra resources to look into if we wished.
The classes were a combination of relaxation techniques and breathing/focus strategies that support women to be grounded and anchored in labour and preparation for the physical side of labour with strengthening techniques and positions. I went into my induction feeling prepared and able thanks to all the skills I learnt with Kate.
I can highly recommend the 3rd trimester yoga for birth classes with Matri Yoga. Kate was a huge support in the lead up to birthing my daughter and I will be going back for round two when the time comes.” (Jenna, Geelong)
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