Birth of a Mother: Preparing for Postpartum

Tuesday 15 July

Time: 1.30-3pm

Online (Replay Available)

Tickets: £20 - scroll down for booking form

Embodied Birth Workshop

Birth of a Baby: Preparing for Birth

Next workshop: Saturday 12 July

Time: 2-4pm

Venue: Yonder Studio, inside Yonder Climbing, 6 Hooker’s Yard, E17 5DP

Tickets: £30 - scroll down for booking form

** Book both workshops for £44 ** (Email to book both at discounted rate)

“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.”
— Zena

Sian and Veronika invite you to an afternoon of positive preparation and connecting to the feeling space within yourself.

  • Explore movement for active birth

  • How to use sensory feedback to go inwards 

  • Learn tools for your labour and beyond

Who is this workshop for?

Anyone who would like to:

  • Learn more about the process of labour and birth

  • Learn 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 

We will cover topics including:

  • Physical positions and biomechanics

  • The how and why of working with the 5 senses

  • Relaxation techniques 

  • Self reflection prompts to help unpack your feelings around birth

You will leave the workshop with:

  • A better understanding of birthing and how you would like to do it

  • Practical tools to support physiological and home birth

  • Relaxation and connection techniques to use anytime

When is the best time to attend 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. 

Do I need to bring or wear anything in particular?

A journal and pens, water bottle and comfortable layers you can move in.

Mats, props, snacks and teas will be provided.  

booking essential - limited places available

Questions?

Contact Sian and Veronika here if you have any questions at all.

We hope you can make it and look forward to you joining us.

About Sian & Veronika

Sian Haestier (perinatal yoga facilitator) 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. Between them they have four children, three of whom were born at home. 

“I really enjoyed the workshop, and found the tips and techniques shared helpful to start reflecting and practising for labour.”
— Lucia