Workshop Details

Movement, breathing and meditation tools practised in yoga can profoundly support you during childbirth! This workshop will help expecting couples feel more confident and prepared for the journey ahead. We will explore common themes around birth and best practices for both the birthing person and the supporting person. You will learn ways to manage pain and methods for giving/receiving support using movement, breathing, affirmations, relaxation and more. Yoga is a mind and body practice, just as the journey of giving birth.

What this Workshop Covers

This workshop covers the different stages of labor; movements and positions for each stage of labor; pain and our relationship to it; massage techniques to relieve pain and increase endorphins.

We'll also introduce you to yoga postures (wear comfortable clothes you can move in); breathing techniques and effective positions for pushing.

Investment

Cost is $75 per couple.

Marcelly believes in prioritising access to education and support to all families regardless of income level. With that in mind, for every three enrolments in this workshop, she opens a space for one couple to join for free. If you and your family are experiencing financial hardship please contact us at kiaora@awhiyoga.co.nz.

About the Facilitator:

Experienced Hatha, Vinyasa and pregnancy yoga teacher, as well as personal trainer, Marcelly teaches an alignment-based practice aimed at improving physical functionality and relieving stress from everyday life. Originally from Brazil, her experience as a doula and passion for the pregnancy classes blends asanas (postures) and pranayama (breathwork) with birth education to empower women preparing their body and mind for labour.

Marcelly has a degree in Physical Education along with a 200-hour Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training, 200-hour Hatha Yoga Teacher Training, Childbirth and Doula certificate, Active Birth Centre certificate.