Are you pregnant and hoping to enter labour feeling calm, confident and empowered? Or perhaps you’ve given birth before and are looking for a more supported and positive experience this time around? An Active Birth workshop could be exactly what you’re looking for.

This workshop goes beyond simply exploring movement during labour. Together, we’ll look at how to become active participants in the birth experience—physically, mentally and emotionally—while feeling informed and empowered in the decisions that are made along the way.

Led by Kaitlyn, proud mama to three boys (and yes, life at home is as wild as you’d imagine), this practical, hands-on workshop is designed for both the birthing person and their support partner. Through guided discussions, movement, breathing techniques and interactive exercises, you’ll explore ways to work with the body during labour, including positioning, movement and breath awareness. Birth partners will also learn practical ways to offer support through massage, encouragement and grounding techniques.

In this intimate small-group workshop, we’ll also explore simple mind-body practices to help prepare for birth, reduce fear and tension, and support a calmer, more connected labour experience.

Investment: $200 per couple.

This 4-hour interactive workshop will include:

Learning about the stages of labour, important hormones and how to optimise them for a wonderful birthing experience.
Information on interventions, birth plans/preferences and help in making informed decisions through the birthing process.
Empowering you by reframing fear, setting intentions for your birth and creating positive affirmations.
Empowering your support person by framing their role on the big day.
Meditation for birthing.
Postures and breathing for labour and birth.
Massage and acupressure techniques for labour.
Information on the golden hour (the hour after birth), and information about initiating breastfeeding (Kaitlyn is a certified Breastfeeding Counsellor).

About Kaitlyn Sandona

Kaitlyn has a background in community development, holding a Bachelor of Sociology (majoring in Development) from UQ. She has been a yoga teacher since 2016 (RYT 350hr) and has completed several postgraduate specialist trainings, including prenatal yoga with Bliss Baby, restorative yoga with Byron Yoga Centre, and prenatal, postnatal and active birth training with Mindful Birth Yoga.

Kaitlyn is a proud mum to three boys, Harry, Luca and Samson, and lives on Brisbane’s southside with her husband, Justin. She spends much of her time talking about breastfeeding - whether it's about starting it or wrapping it up.

Workshop FAQ

As we are eagerly awaiting the date of our workshop, here are some commonly asked questions to help you prepare!

How do I find Stretch Yoga Holland Park?

Find us at 50 Seville Rd, Holland Park (just next to Radiance Dance Academy) on the corner of Seville Rd and Roscoe St – look out for the beautiful brick building with parallel parks.
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Is there parking?

Street parking is available all around within walking distance.

What stage of pregancy should I be in?

Most pregnant people attend this workshop in their third trimester, so that the techniques are fresh in their minds, however please feel free to attend from your second trimester onwards.

We generally don't recommend booking within 3 weeks of your due date in case your baby decides to come a little early (however please let us know if that's the case as we may be able to slot you in at the last minute!).

What are the costs?

Our Active Birth Couples Workshops are $200 per couple. Enrolments are limited to 6 couples per workshop.

What if I have an injury or health concern?

We'll start to book everyone in 15 - 10 minutes prior to the class starting. Your teacher will be available to chat about anything that's going on and suggest modifications throughout the practice to keep you safe!

What is the cancellation policy?

We keep our workshops cozy and intimate to ensure you get the best possible experience! While workshop bookings are non-refundable, we understand that life happens.

Can't make it? Let us know as soon as you can – there might be someone on our waitlist eager to take your spot! Subject to availability, we can help transfer your booking to another workshop date for a small $15 admin fee.

Your consideration helps our yoga community thrive! Have questions? We're here to help – just drop us an email!

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