Embodied Birth Preparation workshops
Birth of a Baby: Preparing for Birth
Saturday 12 July
Time: 2-4pm
Venue: Yonder, 6 Hooker’s Yard, E17 5DP
Tickets: £30 - scroll down for booking form
Birth of a Mother: Preparing for Postpartum
Tuesday 15 July
Time: 1.30-3pm
Online (Replay Available)
Tickets: £20 - scroll down for booking form
** Book both workshops for £44 ** (Choose this option at the bottom of the page)
“An incredibly special way to connect with your body and your ancient feminine energy whatever your gender. If you do one thing to ground yourself for the big day - do this. ”
Sian and Veronika invite you to a beautiful afternoon of Embodied Birth Preparation at our 2-hour workshop, Birth of a Baby: Preparing for Birth. Connect to the feeling space within yourself and immerse yourself in the power and beauty of birth as you:
Develop a new sense of your body’s capabilities through embodied physiology
Learn about biomechanics and movement for active birth
Use sensory feedback to go inwards using a variety of tools and techniques
Explore breath and relaxation skills for your pregnancy, birth and beyond
This summer we are also proud to announce our scope is widening to include a sister workshop, this time dedicated to setting you up for the postpartum you deserve with Birth of a Mother: Preparing for Postpartum.
The 90 minute workshop is designed to help you (and your baby) thrive in the 4th trimester and beyond. We will look in detail at what postpartum is and what you can expect in the early hours, days, weeks, months and years.
Equal parts practical, scientific and socially-grounded, you will gain invaluable insights and start putting together your own personal postpartum plan.
Email us if you have any questions at all, and we hope you can join us soon.
Who is Embodied Birth Preparation for?
Everyone who is pregnant and keen to:
Learn more about the process of labour and birth
Experience how to use their body and senses to make labour more comfortable, shorter, and reduce the likelihood of interventions
Develop connection with themselves and trust in their body
What will the Preparing for Birth workshop cover?
“I really enjoyed the workshop, and found the tips and techniques shared helpful to start reflecting and practising for labour. ”
Physical positions, movement and biomechanics
The how and why of working with our 5 senses during pregnancy and birth
Relaxation techniques
Self reflection prompts to help unpack your feelings around birth
When is the best time to attend Embodied Birth Preparation during pregnancy?
Anytime after the first trimester of pregnancy. We will go at a pace that works for everyone and there will be comfort and snack breaks and plenty of movement - you won’t be sitting for the whole workshop.
What will I leave the Preparing for Birth workshop with?
A better understanding of birthing and how you want to do it
Practical tools to support physiological and home birth
Relaxation and connection techniques to use anytime
Do I need to bring or wear anything special?
A journal and pens, water bottle, and comfortable layers you can move in. Mats, props, healthy snacks and teas will be provided.
About Sian & Veronika:
Sian Haestier (perinatal yoga teacher) and Veronika Spohn (Ecstatic Birth practitioner) have a shared mission to help mothers learn to use their felt senses to trust in their body and make the best decisions for their pregnancy, birth and postpartum. Their aim is to help you feel positive, prepared and confident riding the waves of pregnancy, labour and new motherhood. They have over a decade working in the birth world combined, and between them have four children, three of whom were born at home.
Questions? Contact Sian and Veronika here if you have any questions at all. Booking ahead is essential as places are limited, so we can give you our full care and attention.