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YOGA NIDRA REST MEDITATION FOR TIRED PREGNANT MAMAS

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Hi, I’m Melissa!

As a Hypnobirthing Australia Practitioner, pre and postnatal yoga specialist and birth and postpartum doula, I empower women to have a positive birth and postpartum.

Mamatoto: a word in Swahili meaning ‘motherbaby’, reflecting the concept that mother and infant are not two separate people, but an interrelated dyad.

Retreat /rɪˈtriːt/ Verb: to withdraw to a quiet or secluded place or Noun: a quiet or secluded place in which one can rest and relax.

Prepare for your positive birth and postpartum with specialised classes, courses and retreats for pregnant women and new mamas in Milton and Online.

PRENATAL YOGA CIRCLE

Prenatal Yoga Circle will prepare you physically and mentally for labour, birth and your transition to motherhood and give you the opportunity to connect with yourself, your baby and other like- minded women.

PREGNANCY DAY RETREAT

An opportunity to slow down, deeply connect with yourself and your baby and prepare for your postpartum.

HYPNOBIRTHING AUSTRALIA

A Positive Birth Program for expectant couples who want to feel empowered and prepared for a calm and positive birth- regardless of how your birth unfolds. Classes are available in Milton on the NSW South Coast.

DOULA SUPPORT

I provide physical, emotional and informational support throughout pregnancy, birth and the first 40 days after birth to you and your partner. Available for homebirths or women birthing at Shoalhaven or Moruya Hospital.

MOTHER BLESSING

A Mother Blessing is similar to a baby shower but instead of the women in your circle celebrating your baby by showering them in gifts, they celebrate YOU and your transition from maiden to mother and instead of playing games, you practise beautiful rituals.

MUMS & BUBS YOGA AND MASSAGE

Mums and Bubs Yoga incorporates yoga poses, baby- friendly relaxations and mini meditation to help you heal from pregnancy and birth, regain your strength, restore your energy and calm your mind.

THE YOGA MAMA CIRCLE

Our mini retreat is held in circle, giving you an opportunity to listen and share, explore, enquire and then recharge with yin and restorative yoga, yoga nidra (deep relaxation) and mini meditations.

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