mamashanti yoga for birth :: birth support

mamashanti yoga for birth :: birth support is dedicated to sharing the joy of yoga with pregnant women and their partners. Traveling between Melbourne, Ballarat, Castlemaine  and Daylesford, mamashanti  has created this program of Yoga for Pregnancy and Birth to enhance your experience of pregnancy and offer you the means to bring your child into the world with dignity and grace.  

As the creator of this yoga-based approach to birth preparation, Nina Isabella brings a wealth of experience gained from training with some of Australia's most highly regarded birth workers; attending many diverse births; almost a decade of teaching prenatal yoga and of course the finest training ground of all - motherhood!

This unique program of Yoga for Pregnancy and Birth is seamlessly integrated with contemporary and inspiring childbirth education.  Making this a superb program for first-time mothers and an excellent refresher for women who have birthed.  Whether you are a novice or seasoned yoga practitioner, you will experience a fresh perspective on active birth.

Yoga for Pregnancy & Birth ~ when you practice prenatal yoga with mamashanti  its all about taking the time to make your experience of pregnancy more comfortable and joyful.  It's about consciously connecting with your child and learning practical ways to move, breathe and stretch to help prepare you for the experience of birth and motherhood. 
Classes are held weekly in Melbourne, Ballarat, Castlemaine and Daylesford.  Full day Retreats are held monthly in Hepburn.
The mamashanti approach to prenatal yoga is eclectic, warm and truly heart-centred.  Nina has extensive experience in working with women with special needs - visit Prenatal Yoga :: Great Reasons to Practice for more information.  

shantimama :: postnatal yoga workshops ~   join mamashanti and a room full of like-minded mamas, as we enjoy lush and lovely yoga practices to build strength, sustain flexibility and truly appreciate our gorgeous womanly selves.  For all women in the early years of motherhood, these workshops will help to ease you through this wonderful stage of life with grace and joy. 

 
Monthly Active Birth :: Prenatal Yoga for Partners ~ a superb opportunity to prepare for birth in the context of a yoga session.  Share the many wonderful ways regular practice of prenatal yoga can help you enjoy your pregnancy and prepare you both for childbirth.  

BirthSkills :: childbirth preparation program for calm,  confident, welcoming birth ~ in an informal workshop setting we’ll demystify the process of birth; share strategies to create a calm atmosphere during labour and work through active birth techniques.  Learn to cultivate trust in your birth process and reconnect with the wisdom inherent in your pregnant body.  Gift yourself with time to prepare yourself for the transformative experience of birthing your baby and becoming parents.

Dear Nina
Just wanted to let you know we had our baby girl, just shy of 40 weeks last Friday - hence I missed your amazing class I enjoy so much! 
Amara May was born on Fri 26/11/10 at 1.22pm weighing in at 9.6 pound (4.26 kgs)! Thank you, I have no doubt my relaxation and preparation towards the pregnancy and birth contributed to the 3.5 hour of established labour and all-natural birth. We were only at the hospital for an hour before she arrived.
Your dedication, knowledge and warmth is second to none. Please keep doing what you are doing as we all benefit from it. We have a very contented little baby here.
Best wishes
Emily