Mindful Birth - Yoga for Pregnancy Birth and Beyond

“Mother the Mother” 🌸 Supporting the Postpartum Journey

As yoga teachers, we have a unique opportunity to extend our care beyond pregnancy and into the critical postpartum period. Who was essential in your postpartum journey? Was it a supportive friend, a knowledgeable doula, or perhaps a compassionate yoga teacher? These individuals play a vital role in helping new mothers heal, recover, and connect with their babies.

Offering Post Natal Yoga classes for women in the first 12 months after childbirth can profoundly impact their journey by:

✨ Continuing the connection and community established during pregnancy, with a familiar teacher who knows their practice and personal needs.

✨ Creating a welcoming and accessible space where mums can safely continue their practice, bringing their baby along and adapting as needed.

✨ Providing ‘me-time’ for new mums to focus on their healing and self-care, allowing them to recharge while balancing the demands of caring for a newborn and their family.

✨ Sharing yoga and mindfulness tools that support everyday balance and resilience, helping them navigate the challenges of fatigue, emotional ups and downs, and physical recovery.

✨ Offering access to evidence-based resources and local support networks, empowering mums with the knowledge to make informed decisions for themselves and their babies, whether it’s about returning to work, feeding, or maintaining mental and physical well-being.

✨ Fostering a community of fellow mums to share experiences, joys, and challenges, creating lasting bonds and invaluable peer support.

Let’s be there for these new mums, holding space for them to reconnect with themselves, move gently, and feel supported during this tender phase of life. Every little bit of understanding and care makes a difference. 🌿💕

Empowering Birth Through Yoga: Why Prenatal Knowledge Matters 🌸

✨As yoga teachers, we have the incredible opportunity to support expecting mothers beyond the mat.

🌼Did you know that yoga can significantly boost the chances of a natural, low-intervention birth?

📚 Research shows that regular prenatal yoga not only helps in reducing stress and anxiety but also shortens labor duration and increases the likelihood of a vaginal birth .

🌺By deepening your understanding of these benefits, you’re not just teaching poses—you’re equipping mothers with the tools to trust their bodies, navigate labor with confidence, and embrace the process of birth. This knowledge transforms your classes into a sanctuary where mothers feel supported, empowered, and prepared.

🪴Let’s commit to learning and sharing evidence-based practices that honor and enhance the birthing journey. After all, every breath, stretch, and mindful moment can make a profound difference. 💫🧘‍♀️

Support Your Students with Confidence: RPYT Training for Yoga Teachers 🤰🧘‍♀️

Pregnancy yoga offers numerous benefits, including improved sleep, reduced stress and anxiety, increased strength and flexibility for childbirth, and decreased lower back pain, nausea, and other common discomforts. With a few simple modifications, many yoga postures can remain accessible throughout all stages of pregnancy. 🌿

We understand that it can be daunting when a pregnant student attends your general class—this is a common concern among yoga teachers! That’s why our 150 hr accredited RPYT training goes beyond the basics, providing in-depth knowledge, research-backed insights into mindful birth, and practical skills to confidently guide your pregnant students.

Our 100% ONLINE RPYT training is designed to support your journey with a dedicated mentor, offering the personal guidance you need to succeed. Gain a deeper understanding of women’s wisdom, connect with a community of like-minded teachers, and empower your students during this transformative time. 🌸✨

Ready to enhance your teaching and offer a nurturing space for your pregnant students? Enroll in our RPYT training today!

🫠 Just surviving the School Holidays? Here are some Mindful Tips for Parents 🌟

Surviving the school holidays can be daunting! Here are some scientifically supported strategies to keep you thriving 💕

🤸‍♀️Stay Active: Physical activities, like yoga, are beneficial for the whole family. Yoga improves flexibility, strength, and mental clarity, making it an excellent choice for holiday fun.

😌Mindful Moments: Incorporate mindfulness practices into your daily routine. Studies show that mindfulness can improve focus, emotional regulation, and overall well-being in children and adults.

🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒Family Time: Make time for family activities that everyone enjoys. This not only fosters connection but also creates a supportive environment.

📺 Moderate Technology Use: Don’t try to do it all and demonise screen time! Balance screen time with other activities. Encourage your children to explore being BORED! See how creative they can be when screens aren’t an option!

💕Do you practice yoga with your children? We experience phases where our kids are enthusiastic about yoga, then they may lose interest, only to rediscover it later. The key takeaway is that they learn how to breathe and calm themselves, which helps them feel grounded during anxious moments and empowers them to be brave. 💕

🌟Also….Look at this adorable pic of our co-founder Jean Byrne PhD with her two kids, who are now not so little! 🥰

🌟Did you know that our whole 150 hour Program covering Pregnancy, Birth and Baby 👶🏼 can be undertaken at home, at your own pace?⁠

We truly understand the demands of modern life - and we made our program also available FULLY ONLINE. Mindful Birth was created by mothers, just like you, balancing work, study, teaching and LIFE - accessibility is very important to us!

💡Don’t miss out on our training💡

Our industry-leading 150-hour Yoga Australia and Yoga Alliance accredited Prenatal, Postnatal and Active Birth Yoga Teacher Training is available fully online in 3 digestible modules 🥰

✨ Each trainee is paired with a dedicated Mindful Birth mentor, ensuring you receive personalised guidance and support throughout your journey. ✨

Our program includes:
🎥 Engaging lectures
🔴 Interactive live Zoom sessions
📚 Lifetime access to all course material
🪴 Mentorship throughout the course
🌟 Access to our Mindful Birth Community Group with over 500 of our Graduates 🎓

Join a global community of trainees and alumni, offering constant support and inspiration. 🌏💫

💕Why choose Mindful Birth?
We’re the leaders in prenatal and postnatal yoga teacher training!Join us to become part of an international network of yoga teachers dedicated to enhancing prenatal and postnatal well-being through evidence-based practices and compassionate instruction.

📩 Send us a message if you would like to chat with an Educator/Mentor to learn how you can make this program work for you.⁠

Matrescence: The Journey of Becoming a Mother 💕

👶🏼The first 12 weeks post-birth is often called the fourth trimester, a period of profound change, transition, and settling in for the parent, baby, and the entire family. During this time, known as matrescence, the birthing parent undergoes numerous changes. Breasts may become engorged as they prepare for milk production, lochia (bleeding caused by the shedding of the uterine lining) occurs, hormonal changes transpire, and baby blues may set in a few days post-birth. The body also begins recovering from the birth process, whether vaginal or c-section.

💕Alongside these physiological and psychological changes, the birthing parent must care for a newborn, a baby still adapting to the world and wholly dependent on its caregivers for survival and growth. This period can be exhilarating but also presents real challenges. It’s important to acknowledge that it’s okay not to be able to do it all and also okay not to enjoy every aspect of it.

👶🏼To all individuals navigating this phase of matrescence, know that seeking and accepting support can be incredibly beneficial. The changes in your body can be confusing, and it might help to seek support from physiotherapists specialising in pelvic health and other well-being care providers supporting parents and babies.

💕Mindfully moving your body can also be beneficial. Look for parent and baby yoga classes in your neighborhood or go for a walk. If you’re not comfortable stepping out of the home, consider online classes specially designed for postnatal individuals. Moving your body in a supportive way can be helpful for both body and mind. Remember to be gentle with yourselves.🙏🏼

🌟 Seasoned parents… What would you add to the list???

💕 Welcoming Every Stage of Motherhood into Our Yoga Community 💕

We understand the sense of overwhelm when a 33-week pregnant mama joins our general yoga class! 👶🏼

It’s a common scenario, and we’re here to support you in making it a seamless experience.

Modifying a vinyasa flow to accommodate and include pregnant or postpartum women can be challenging but absolutely doable. That’s why we’re dedicated to creating a community of educators who support women through yoga and mindfulness classes and workshops.

To help you navigate this, we’ve created a FREE online webinar! 📽️

Yoga teachers, Pilates instructors, and PTs will find this incredibly beneficial. Join .k.papa as she shares invaluable tips on how to include pregnant and postpartum women in your general and vinyasa classes.

Enroll anytime, and we’ll reserve a spot for you in the next viewing. 🌟

Tap the link in our bio to sign up and start making your classes more inclusive for all stages of motherhood.

🥳 We’re back LIVE for Module 2 🌼 .briatico and the Mindful Birth team - Kerry and myself .yog.perth were back in the studio presenting day 1 of our 3 day immersion into Yoga in the Postpartum✨

☕️ Tea
🍇Snacks
💁🏽 Chats
💃🏻 and a bit of Sam’s belly dancing kicked off our evidence-based Yoga Teacher Training !

😜 Can’t wait for more tomorrow!!!

🙏🏼🌼✨ Asha xx

🌟 Just 1 sleep to go! 🌙 Join us for the kick-off of Module 2 of Mindful Birth’s 150hr Training with a journey into Postpartum Yoga – a deep dive into Matrescence and Mindful Mothering. 🌼

Get ready to immerse yourself in the wisdom of Yoga during the transition into parenthood with .briatico and our incredible Mindful Birth Education Team, .yog.perth & . 🧘‍♀️

📚 This module isn’t just a training; it’s a transformative journey, a catalyst for positive change in your communities, and an invitation to tap into the sacred feminine wisdom within. 🌸 Let’s weave together mindfulness, research, and your unique voice and experience in this meticulous exploration. 🌼

We’re thrilled to welcome our new Postpartum Yoga Teacher Trainees this Friday 2nd Feb at Yoga Space in West Perth. Join us for a 3-day deep dive into the world of movement and Mindfulness-Based birth education – where knowledge meets intuition, and research meets your innate wisdom.

✨ Are you ready for this enlightening voyage? We can’t wait to embark on this enriching adventure with you! 🙏🌟

✨GOLDEN HOUR ✨

✨Skin-to-skin contact between a mother and her newborn is an invaluable practice that fosters numerous benefits for both. This immediate, uninterrupted bonding method has gained recognition for its positive impacts, supporting the physical and emotional well-being of both mother and baby.

✨During the “Golden Hour,” the first hour after birth, placing the baby skin-to-skin on the mother’s chest offers an array of advantages. These include stabilising the baby’s temperature, heart rate, and breathing. Additionally, skin-to-skin contact encourages early breastfeeding initiation, enhancing the establishment of a strong breastfeeding relationship.

🧬 Research consistently shows that skin-to-skin contact immediately after birth facilitates the release of oxytocin, promoting maternal bonding and reducing stress levels for both mother and baby. Furthermore, this practice supports the colonisation of the baby’s skin with beneficial bacteria, crucial for the development of their immune system.

💪🏼 Empowerment in childbirth is profoundly influenced by education. Understanding the significance of skin-to-skin contact empowers expecting parents to advocate for and actively participate in this intimate bonding experience. Educating oneself about evidence-based practices like skin-to-skin contact ensures a more informed and empowered birthing experience, laying the foundation for a positive start to the journey of parenthood.

📸 Our Mindful Birth Manager and Lead Educator is pictured here during the golden hour of her 3rd baby. Although Asha’s birth plan changed drastically while in labour resulting in an emergency c-section, she still was able to advocate for herself quite strongly vocalised her need for an uninterrupted Golden Hour due to her empowerment through Birth Education ✨

⁉️ Did you have skin to skin with your baby in the first few minutes? Why? Why not? Was there an evidence based reason that your baby wasn’t given to you straight away? Did you feel you could advocate for what you wanted? Share with us below❤️✨👇🏽

✨Your mindset is everything✨ A powerful and empowering notion particularly resonant in the context of embracing meditative practices and Mindful exercises during pregnancy and the postpartum period - not to be confused with new age toxic positivity or spiritual bypassing!

✨Meditation and Yoga, as a form of mindfulness-based mental intervention, is becoming increasingly recognised by those in science 🧬 for its positive impact on the mental health of those giving birth and those around them during these pivotal rites of passage. Meaning your mindset MATTERS!!!!!!✨

✨Mindful Birth's own published research echoes the findings of recent studies that highlight the efficacy of mindfulness-based interventions ( LIKE YOGA) in enhancing emotional resilience and decreasing pregnancy-related anxiety, depression, and negative emotions. Decreasing chances of Birth Trauma, Perinatal and Postpartum depression. ✨

✨These insights underscore the profound influence and the empowerment available that can be cultivated through birth education and mindfulness practices like YOGA for those transitioning into Matrescence. ✨

✨Integrating meditation into daily life during pregnancy and postpartum, serves as a powerful tool to nurture emotional resilience and promote overall mental health. ✨

✨Want to learn more about our published Mindful Birth Research? The link to our studies are in our bio! ✨

🌸 TICKETS ARE NOW LIVE FOR:

Mindful Birth’s Postpartum and Beyond Yoga Teacher Training: Nurturing Mothers & Babies🤰🏼

🌼The postpartum period marks a sacred phase in a woman's life, demanding attention to her physical, spiritual, and emotional well-being. Join us for an immersive training program designed to empower both mothers and their newborns during this transformative time.

🧘‍♀️ Honoring Matrescence Through Yoga
Our training delves into the heart of Matrescence, recognizing the vital connection between a mother's well-being and her baby's health. Postpartum Yoga, along with engaging Baby and Me classes, offers a nurturing space that reveres the journey of mothers during this transitional phase.

🌿 Holistic Well-being for Postpartum Women
Experience a holistic approach tailored to address postpartum needs. Our curriculum focuses on pelvic and abdominal reconditioning, addressing back and neck concerns stemming from pregnancy and breastfeeding. Moreover, we equip participants with yoga and mindfulness tools to navigate challenges, stress, fatigue, and the uncertainties that often accompany this beautiful yet demanding time.

✨ Empowerment Through Education and Connection
This training isn't just about physical exercise; it's about empowering women to connect with their innate wisdom, beliefs, and values surrounding motherhood. Participants will learn to embrace their inner strength and resilience while fostering a deeper understanding of themselves and their role as mothers.

🌟 What You'll Gain:
Specialised techniques for postpartum care
Mindfulness practices to navigate challenges
Strengthening both physical and emotional well-being
A supportive community of like-minded individuals

🤰🏼✨Join us on this transformative journey as we honor the essence of motherhood and offer invaluable tools for postpartum wellness based on our very own published research!!!

Tickets 🎟️ via EVENTBRITE ON SALE NOW! Early Bird ends 22/12/23

Very exciting things happening over The Yoga Space - Perth & Online!!!

We want to UPDATE you. Something new is happening in Psychology ⚡️. People are realising that we are all more complex than one diagnosis (like Anxiety). Treatments for mental health are changing. Researchers and clinicians 📚️ are looking at what are called:

TRANSDIAGNOSTIC PROCESSES

What are these?

A 'transdiagnostic process' is the label given to a mechanism which is present across disorders, and which is either a risk factor or a maintaining factor for the disorder.

Guess what? YOGA (depending on how it is taught) targets these transdiagnostic processes.

Of course yoga is much more than this. But the science is fascinating AND before one forgets the self, it is necessary to have a stable sense of self. What do you think?

✨ It's Perinatal Health Week in Australia, and this year's theme is "We're here! Uncover your Village!"

👉 At Mindful Birth, we're on a mission to raise awareness of the mental health crisis impacting our beautiful country. We're building a community of like-minded individuals to create a village of wisdom that empowers!

💖 Becoming a mother is a magical journey, but it can also be incredibly challenging, overwhelming, and daunting without the right education and support. Your mental health and well-being are paramount! Ensuring a 'happy, healthy' baby goes hand in hand with having 'happy, healthy' parents.

🧘 Our Mindful Birth trainings are tailor-made for Yoga Teachers, Birth Workers, and Health Professionals. We empower those who are pregnant with research-based education using the powerful tools of Mindfulness and Yoga.

🌍 Mindful Birth yoga training has touched lives across Australia, Asia, and now the Middle East, with phenomenal responses. Communities of women are awakening to their shared sisterhood, celebrating their unique rhythms in life, and honoring these rhythms through yoga and mindfulness.

📞 Reach out today to discover how our programs are the key to reducing rates of Perinatal depression through Mindfulness-based interventions. Let's create a healthier, happier village together! ✨

✨Within Mindful Birth's 150-hour Pregnancy, Birth, Baby, and Beyond Yoga Teacher Training, we delve into the profound significance of the fourth trimester.

🤱 After childbirth is a time of immense physical and emotional change as your journey into Matrescence forms. As your newborn adapts to the world outside the womb, you, too, begin your journey into motherhood, focusing on healing and nurturing your postpartum body. 💫

One of the most inspiring aspects of our Yoga Teacher training program is the global community that gathers to exchange experiences and feminine wisdom. 🌍 We come together to share the diverse tapestry of traditions, practices, and rituals inherited from our home countries, mothers, sisters, aunts, grandmothers, and the generations of women who came before us. The fourth trimester is a universally revered and cherished time for the mother-baby Dyad. 🌟

Beyond cultural practices, pregnancy is a perfect opportunity for introspection and contemplation. 🤰✨ It's a moment to identify what truly matters to you and your baby, emphasizing the importance of bonding, connection, healing, and nourishment. Begin your journey by visualizing and preparing for this remarkable time. 💕

✨Parents to be !!! What important elements are you considering in preparation for your fourth trimester cocoon? Let us know below ⬇️

✨Seasoned parents? What wisdom would you share to those heading into this transformational rite of passage? Share with us below ⬇️

📚🧬 Modern science has begun to delve deep into what Mothers have always instinctively known about our intricate connection with our infants; offering compelling supportive evidence that mothers are in-fact biologically wired to hold our babies close!

🌟 Dopamine Dynamics
When a mother cradles her own baby, a remarkable interplay of neurochemistry unfolds. The release of dopamine, a neurotransmitter associated with pleasure and reward, sets the stage. Critical brain regions, including the midbrain VTA, substantia nigra, striatum, prefrontal cortex, and primary motor area, become active. This orchestration is akin to the brain's way of celebrating this precious closeness.

😁 The Smile Effect:
A baby's smile is a powerful catalyst for these brain regions. The study; ‘What’s in a Smile? - Maternal Brain Responses to Infant Facial Cues’ demonstrates that smiling faces, in particular, activate the nigrostriatal brain regions connected by dopaminergic neurons. What's intriguing is that the response intensity corresponds to the infant's emotional state – happiest for a beaming baby, less for a neutral expression, and least for a sad face.

⏰Ever heard of "Golden Hour"?
It's the first hour after birth when skin-to-skin contact between mother and baby is magical. This contact helps regulate the baby's temperature and heart rate, all while building an unbreakable bond which has been built into our biology since the beginning of time ✨💕

These are just a few examples of the incredible science behind the love and connection between mothers and newborns.

Want to learn more? Study with us!!!! Request our prospectus today! 📚 💖👩‍🔬

Have you ever viewed pregnancy and birth as a rite of passage?🤰🏼✨

✨Rites of passage foster a sense of renewal, since they mark the beginning of a new phase in our lives.

✨They remind us that we are constantly evolving and that life is a transformative journey.

✨On the other hand, they also provide a sense of belonging.

🌼One of the main purposes of a rite of passage is to help us make sense of change as individuals but also as a community.

🌼Wouldn't it be life changing for women if society viewed pregnancy, birth and motherhood as a rite of passage?

🙋🏼 ⁉️ How do you think this will impact women's birthing experience and the support she receives during motherhood ?

🫶🏼Heartfelt Gratitude to Our newest cohort of Mindful Birth Teacher Trainees! 🌼

Reflecting on the weekend spent together during Module 1 of our Mindful Birth Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training fills our hearts with genuine warmth and gratitude. 💕

The nurturing environment we co-created was simply beautiful, and it was a pleasure to witness your dedication to learning and growth. 🌼✨

Connecting with each of you was a truly authentic and special experience. 🤝🥲 We really are more than just a Yoga training program; we're a supportive community built on shared values and a passion for what we do. The empowerment of women through Mindfulness, Yoga and Childbirth Education 🌱💞

Thank you sincerely for choosing this journey with us. 🙏 We look forward to seeing how the ripples of change now spread and impact the lives of expectant mums on their unique birthing journeys. 🌼🌈

📣 What’s next? Module 2 of our 150hr training holds even more opportunities for growth and connection. Keep an eye out for an announcement later in the week for the release of Module 2 dates!

💗Until then, please take a moment to cherish the beautiful bonds you've forged within this incredible community. 💫✨

With heartfelt appreciation,
Asha, Sam, Kerry and our Mindful Birth Co-Founders Jean and Michelle 💗🙌

🌟 Just 2 More Nights and Mindful Birth®️ Module One Begins! 🌙

🌼Prepare to embark on this profound educational journey with our Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training with Samantha Briatico and the Mindful Birth Education Team Asha Holborow & Kerry Holborow

📚 Part one of our 3 module 150hr YTT is not only a catalyst for positive change in your communities but also a gateway to exploring the depths of your sacred feminine wisdom. 🌸 It's a meticulous exploration of where the realms of mindfulness, research, and your unique voice and experience converge. 🌼

We welcome our new Mindful Birth Teacher Trainees this Friday at Yoga Space in West Perth for a 3 day deep dive into the transformative world of movement and Mindfulness-Based birth education, where knowledge meets intuition, and research meets your innate wisdom.

✨ Are you prepared to embrace this enlightening educational voyage? We can't wait to commence this enriching adventure with you! 🙏🌟

🌟Register today for our FREE online Webinar with senior yoga teacher and Mindful Birth®️co-founder .k.papa 🌟

📣 Calling all yoga teachers and health professionals! Are you passionate about inclusivity, accessibility and supporting those on the journey of pregnancy, birth and beyond?

At Mindful Birth®️ we believe in creating a community of Educators who empower through yoga and mindfulness classes and workshops.

🌟That's why we've designed a FREE online webinar tailored just for you! Whether you're a yoga enthusiast, a Pilates practitioner, or even a personal trainer, this webinar is packed with valuable insights that will revolutionize your approach.

Enrolment is open anytime, and we're here to ensure you don't miss out. Simply click the link below to secure your spot for the next viewing. Gain the knowledge you need to confidently guide those who are pregnant, or in the postpartum period in your yoga classes, and make a meaningful difference in their lives!

🌟 REGISTER TODAY FOR OUR NEXT WEBINAR - TOMORROW EVENING SEPTEMBER 19th at 6pm AWST 🧡

🔗 https://www.mindfulbirth.com.au/registration-page-march-22?fbclid=PAAaaQzC12qAkzED3vD1sVxor-WRipwlCEEZVjbE1rtPKvKf4o5cIBfhPEg2E_aem_Ad0SARl6g4Pp7YlFkVCh1051i_7eTzBfP0p3IfjbefqzZdcRMeQqinl5sxKAVzzRMCY

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🌙✨ Mindful Birth Tip: Lunge into Pregnancy! 🤰

🌟 Feeling those pregnancy discomforts creeping in? The Half Moon Lunge position is your go-to move for some much-needed TLC for your back and hips during this beautiful journey of motherhood / parenthood 🌙✨

Let's dive into the incredible benefits of this graceful pose:

1️⃣ Hip Opening Magic: 🌙 The Half Moon Lunge gently stretches and opens up those hip muscles, setting the stage for a smoother birthing process. 🚼✨ When your hips are happy, your baby's journey becomes a tad easier. 😉

2️⃣ Hip Flexor Love: 🌙 Those pesky hip flexors can tighten up during pregnancy, causing discomfort. But fear not! The Half Moon Lunge elongates these muscles, bringing you sweet relief. 💆‍♀️

3️⃣ Room to Grow: 🌙 Daily sitting and reclining might cramp your baby's style (literally!). But this elegant pose provides the room your little one needs to wiggle and grow comfortably. 👶💕

4️⃣ Bye-bye Sciatica: 🌙 Sciatica pain? No thanks! The Half Moon Lunge can help alleviate sciatic discomfort, making your pregnancy journey more enjoyable. 🙌

🌙Remember, a mindful birth begins with mindful movements! Share your love for this pose with fellow mums-to-be. Tag a friend who needs this in their pregnancy routine! 📸✨