• TOGETHER

    A session for pregnant folk and their partners to join together.

     

    There will be time for pregnancy-safe partner yoga and relaxation as well as to learn some simple massage that can soothe pregnancy aches, and help you bond with each other and with baby.

    • Moving together helps promote bonding
    • Breathing together helps people to relax
    • Touch can help you (and your baby) to feel more comfortable and at ease
    • Learn some adaptable movment for birth
    • Explore some practical massage for labour

    The price includes space for 2 people. If possible, please bring along a tennis or massage ball and a woven scarf or towel (let me know if either of these are a problem, I have some available to borrow or buy)

    Saturday 9th September 2-4pm

    This class is at RISE in Frome, Somerset

    LOOKING FOR A LONGER COURSE? I'm running a new HYPNOBIRTHING course in October - perfect if you're expecting in early 2024.

  • join now

    Early booking is open at £25 per couple

    Regular price is £30

  • Movement & Massage for Pregnancy & Birth

    Afternoon antenatal workshop in Frome, Somerset

    - a great addition to your toolkit of resources for labour-

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  • ANTENATAL WORKSHOP - KNOWLEDGE, EASE & COMFORT IN LABOUR

    How to work with the body in labour for greater ease and comfort.

     

    This is perfect whether you're a first-time parent or are growing your family. A chance to get a felt sense of movements that can help get baby into a good position, understand what work and why. This is a hands-on workshop that includes birth partners.

     

    - UNDERSTANDING BIRTH • learn about hormones in labour and how to go with their flow
    - SIMPLE BIOMECHANICS • yoga practice for birth preparation, using visuals and experiential movment
    - BADASSERY FOR BIRTH PARTNERS • understand the process, get confident in massage and how to support your partner.
    - TOOLS FOR CALM • guided relaxation, massage and movement
    - PRACTICE • These movement and massage techniques can help you prepare now as well as being helpful in different stages of labour

     

    A full day with time for lunch and to meet other parents-to-be. Please bring a dish to share (or let me know if you prefer to BYO)

     

    This workshop is a great practical part of your birth preparation, whether you're using it as a refresher course or planning for your first baby.

    Between 30% and 60% of births in a recent New Zealand study had issues with baby's position in the first part of labour. This can often slow down the natural process of labour and is more likely to result in a longer first stage, greater likelihood of induction and other interventions.

     

    We will also cover how you can use these techniques alongside whatever your birth choices may be and potential interventions, they are not prescriptive and part of an open toolkit that you can dip into as and when.

     

    suitable for...

    Ideal during the second or third trimester. This is a great way to use what you've learned in pregnancy yoga and antenatal classes in a practical way while learning some simple and effective massage techniques.

    practicalities

    Small, friendly group session with chances to move talk and experience.


    It’s ideal if you can bring
    • a yoga mat

    • a blanket

    • a scarf along (something like a Pashmina or a hammam towel is ideal - or anything woven of a similar kind of size).

     

    All are welcome to join us for a social cuppa at a nearby cafe afterwards.

    NEXT COURSE -
    SATURDAY 13th MAY 2023 • RISE, Frome, BA11 3BY

  • " Freedom of movement is important in making the birth of your baby easier. It is the best way for you to use gravity to help your baby come down and to increase the size and shape of your pelvis. It allows you to respond to pain in an active way, and it may speed up the labor process."

    Simkin & Ancheta, 2005

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  • “Emilie helped me feel more in control, less apprehensive and to know what to expect, so I could navigate a calmer way through - knowing how to listen and respond to my body.” - Alice

    “The classes were comprehensive, covering all of the body from head-to-toe. There was good focus on breathing, relaxation and preparing for birth in various positions.” - Claire

     

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    about Emilie

    Emilie's a doula, antenatal and yoga teacher with over 15 years of experience in working with birthing families. She's also an embodiment coach, Franklin Method Pelvic Fascia Trainer and has trained in biomechanics with Katy Bowman (Movement Ecology for Pregnancy and Postpartum) and midwife Molly O'Brien (Biomechanics for Birth and Advanced Biomechanics for Birth).

     

    Her approach is down-to-earth, evidence-based and practical and aims to adapt to different learning styles, needs, and birthing plans.

     

    She's also mum to 2 ever-growing humans, is fond of baking and will probably bring a cake along.

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    Birthing with Biomechanics

    - book here

    Bookable on a sliding scale, no need to provide proof of eligibility. Please select your chosen amount when you click below.

     

    £60 - £120 booking includes:

    • Space for you and your birth partner or friend

    • Printed workbook that you can make notes in

    • WhatsApp group (optional)

    • Coffee morning follow-up (date TBC)

     

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    Movement & Massage

    - book here

    Afternoon workshop

    Saturday 9th September

    2 - 4 pm

    RISE, Frome, Somerset

    • Space for you and your birth partner or friend

     

  • about this workshop

    This workshop is a great practical part of your birth preparation.

    It's ideal if you'd like to explore some movement and massage principles that can help you understand how your birthing body works, and help yourself and your birth partner prepare to meet baby with calm and confidence.

     

    •  tools for calm

    •  understanding the body and brain in labour

    • practical biomechanics


    Led by Emilie, a doula, antenatal and yoga teacher with over 14 years experience working with families in the year of childbirth.

    suitable for...

    2nd and 3rd trimester - you'll learn some movement and massage methods you can start using now.
     

    practicalities

    Small, friendly group session with chances to move talk and experience.


    It’s ideal if you can have 

    • enough privacy / space
    • a yoga mat

    • a blanket

    a scarf along (something like a Pashmina or a hammam towel is ideal - or anything woven of a similar kind of size).

     


    NEXT SESSION -
    10am • Sunday 30th October 2022, ONLINE

  • Antenatal Workshops

     

     
    mind body movement for comfort in pregnancy, confidence in birth and postpartum recovery

  • birth rehearsal workshop

    A 2.5 hour session that works perfectly as an addition to your antenatal course or as a refresher.

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  • about this workshop

    This workshop is a great practical part of your birth preparation, whether you're using it as a refresher course or planning for your first baby.

    The session is structured as a mini birth rehearsal, so you can get a sense of the potential rhythm of a birth. We’ll use partner yoga, active birth techniques and massage to help you and your partner prepare for birth with confidence.

    You may have an decent idea of how birth works, but would like to explore options and remind yourself of process in a practical, relaxed session.

    Perhaps you’d like to explore some movement and massage principles that can help you understand how your birthing body works, and help yourself and your birth partner prepare to meet baby with with calm and confidence.
     

    • tools for calm
    • understanding the body and brain in labour
    • practical biomechanics
    • remind yourself of the stages of labour

    • Led by Emilie, a doula, antenatal and yoga teacher with over 13 years experience working with families in the year of childbirth.

    suitable for...

    Most people choose to come along during their last trimester, it's a great way to use what you've learned in pregnancy yoga and antenatal classes in a practical way while learning some simple massage techniques.
     

    practicalities

    Small, friendly group session with chances to move talk and experience.


    It’s ideal if you can bring
    • a yoga mat

    • a blanket

    a scarf along (something like a Pashmina or a hammam towel is ideal - or anything woven of a similar kind of size).

     

    All are welcome to join us for a social cuppa at a nearby cafe afterwards.

    NEXT COURSE -
    Sunday 6th February 2022, Frome

  • antenatal / birth preparation

    Workshops in Frome and Bath

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    Birth Rehearsal Workshop

    A 3 hour session that works perfectly as an addition to your antenatal course or as a refresher.

     

    NEXT COURSE -

    Saturday 5th February 2022, Frome


    This workshop is a great practical part of your birth preparation, whether you're using it as a refresher course or planning for your first baby.

    The session is structured as a mini birth rehearsal, so you can get a sense of the potential rhythm of a birth. We’ll use partner yoga, active birth techniques and massage to help you and your partner prepare for birth with confidence.

    You may have an decent idea of how birth works, but would like to explore options and remind yourself of process in a practical, relaxed session.

    Perhaps you’d like to explore some movement and massage principles that can help you understand how your birthing body works, and help yourself and your birth partner prepare to meet baby with with calm and confidence.

    * tools for calm
    * Understanding the body and brain in labour
    * Practical biomechanics
    * Reminder of the stages of labour

    It’s ideal if you can bring a scarf along (something like a Pashmina or a hammam towel is ideal - or anything woven of a similar kind of size). All are welcome to join us for a social cuppa at a nearby cafe after class.

    Led by Emilie, a doula, antenatal and yoga teacher with over 13 years experience working with families in the year of childbirth.

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    postpartum self care

    Check the Yoga Bodhi website for futuer dates or get in touch to arrange a small group session local to you.

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    pelvic balance in pregnancy

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    now booking

    £40 - booking includes space for you and your birth partner
    • access to digital handouts

    - free 15 min follow-up call

  • antenatal / birth preparation

    Workshops in Frome and Bath

    broken image

    Birth Rehearsal Workshop

    A 3 hour session that works perfectly as an addition to your antenatal course or as a refresher.

     

    NEXT COURSE -

    Saturday 5th February 2022, Frome


    This workshop is a great practical part of your birth preparation, whether you're using it as a refresher course or planning for your first baby.

    The session is structured as a mini birth rehearsal, so you can get a sense of the potential rhythm of a birth. We’ll use partner yoga, active birth techniques and massage to help you and your partner prepare for birth with confidence.

    You may have an decent idea of how birth works, but would like to explore options and remind yourself of process in a practical, relaxed session.

    Perhaps you’d like to explore some movement and massage principles that can help you understand how your birthing body works, and help yourself and your birth partner prepare to meet baby with with calm and confidence.

    * tools for calm
    * Understanding the body and brain in labour
    * Practical biomechanics
    * Reminder of the stages of labour

    It’s ideal if you can bring a scarf along (something like a Pashmina or a hammam towel is ideal - or anything woven of a similar kind of size). All are welcome to join us for a social cuppa at a nearby cafe after class.

    Led by Emilie, a doula, antenatal and yoga teacher with over 13 years experience working with families in the year of childbirth.

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    postpartum self care

    Check the Yoga Bodhi website for futuer dates or get in touch to arrange a small group session local to you.

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    pelvic balance in pregnancy