pregnancy hauora
A 6 WEEK ONLINE JOURNEY to nourish pregnant mama's body heart & mind
Congratulations on your pregnancy! Mind-body-heart practices during pregnancy are a beautiful way to connect with your body, your growing baby, and your inner strength.
Pregnancy Hauora is a practice that encompasses specialized movement, breathing, connection to like-hearted women, and nurturing relaxation & meditation, tailored specifically to provide you with the deepest support during this beautifully transformative time.
This will be a very special 6 weeks as your facilitator, Ainslie is also pregnant alongside you, and journeying through her third trimester! This 6 week series has been designed especially for the hapu mama seeking a holistic approach to staying nourished calm, confident and connected, through the 2nd & 3rd trimesters of pregnancy.
About
Pregnancy Hauora, is a specialized practice designed to accommodate the unique needs of expecting mothers. It focuses on gentle stretching, strengthening, breathing, meditation and relaxation techniques that help alleviate common physical, mental and emotional discomforts associated with pregnancy while preparing both the body and mind for childbirth and motherhood.
The 5 Pillars of
Pregnancy Hauora
Physical Well-being: Specialized movement promotes mobility, strength, and balance, which can help ease the aches and pains commonly experienced during pregnancy.
Mind-Body-Heart Connection: Through breath awareness and gentle movement, Pregnancy Hauora encourages a deeper connection between the mother and her growing baby.
Emotional Support: The practice fosters a sense of calm and relaxation, reducing stress and anxiety while promoting a positive outlook on pregnancy and birth.
Preparation for Labor: Embodied movement, yoga poses and breathing techniques learned in Pregnancy Hauora can be valuable tools during labor, helping to manage pain and promote a smoother delivery.
Community:Doing this in community (connection via private messenger groups and women’s circles) provides an opportunity to connect with other expectant mothers, feel less alone and share experiences, building a safe and supportive community.
Our Approach
At I AM Yoga, we believe in creating a safe and nurturing environment where mothers-to-be can embrace the journey of pregnancy with confidence and grace. Led by Ainslie, who is also pregnant and journeying through her third trimester, our classes focus on tuning into the body’s wisdom and intuition, crucial for the pregnancy, birth, and motherhood journey. These classes will do this in many ways.
The Essence of a Practice
Breathing Techniques – Create more space in the ribcage, ease neck and shoulder tension & promote relaxation.
Movement – Tailored to individual capacity to boost endorphins and strengthen the body.
Embodied Movement – Learn to listen to and move with your body’s wisdom, essential for birth and motherhood.
Strength Building – Focus on shoulders, core, hips, and spine for carrying baby, breastfeeding, and birth preparation.
Pelvic Floor Care – Relaxation and gentle strengthening exercises.
Restorative Practices – Ease pelvic muscles and promote relaxation for birth preparation.
Meditation and Relaxation – Rejuvenate and connect with yourself and your baby.
pregnancy hauora structure
Tuesday 16th April - Thursday 23rd May 2024
tuesday 16TH april 2023
7.30 – 8.30PM
Welcoming gathering online before we start the practices to connect with the special women in this precious space. Space to show up eactly as you are, share, ask questions as Ains runs through the content and all you need to know for the practices.
thursday practices
6 weeks, starting 18th April. Live & recorded.
The weekly 75 minute practice will be broken down into 3 sections which are designed to be practiced altogether, or in their bite-sized segments.
9.30 – 10.45AM
CONNECTION – Ains chats on the week’s theme, it’s relevance to life & pregnancy, and connection time (15min)
VITALITY – Dynamic movement & gentle strength (30min)
RESTORE – Wind down, breath, meditation & relaxation (30min)
What's included?
– 6x 75min live (and recorded) Pregnancy Hauora practices, with 2 years access to the content.
– During the practices Ains will provide suggestions for simple, short and effective daily practices to add to your Pregnancy Hauora kete (toolkit).
– An opportunity to build your own unique daily pregnancy/birth practice to take with you after our 6 weeks together, tailored to your own needs.
– Soundscapes and Spotify playlists made with love by Ains, we will practice with. Some you may like to add to your own birth playlist!
– Online Women’s Circle before we start the practices to welcome and connect with the special hapu mama in this precious space
– Private Whatsapp group to stay connected with like-minded women on the same journey as you (this is vital!) and recieve direct support from Ains as you journey through the practices.
Meet your Facilitator, Ainslie Speedy
I’m a science nerd and a lifelong student of life, yoga, mental and holistic health, and love helping others (and myself) thrive in body and mind. I love learning and variation in my life; you’ll see this trickle into my classes.
I’ve completed 800+ hours of yoga teacher training in India and NZ, & am the founder of this wee business, I AM Yoga, I also teach in-person yoga, retreats & workshops in the King Country. I also run a thriving online yoga studio which I love being able to connect with more women around NZ, outside of our tiny rural town.
I am currently 32 weeks pregnant with my first baby and right now there is nothing I feel more passionate about than combining all of my knowedge to support myself and fellow hapu māmā through this transformative experience. This practice has been my saving grace and super supportive for me throughout my wildly beautiful, rollercoaster of a pregnancy journey. Everything I have studied up until now makes complete sense to me now, there’s this deep inner knowing that it’s all going to be incredibly supportive for my journey into birth and motherhood, too.
To me, practicing and teaching yoga is about creating space for expression, processing stress and emotions, managing the monkey mind, connection to self and community, nervous system nourishment, resilience, playfulness, self awareness, listening to our bodies and giving ourselves permission to slow down. I love bringing real life struggles to our mats and shedding yoga wisdom.
My passion is facilitating students to harness the power to integrate what we learn on the mat and bring this into our everyday life.
join us
Whether you’re new to yoga or have been practicing for years, our Pregnancy Hauora journey welcomes all expectant mothers at every stage of pregnancy. No previous yoga experience is necessary, and modifications will be provided to accommodate individual needs and comfort levels.
Spaces are limited, a smaller, more intimate class allows you to relax and feel nurtured, knowing that you will receive the attention that you need.
Remember, pregnancy is a sacred time of transformation and growth. Through the practice of connection to your body, may you find strength, balance, and deep connection as you prepare to welcome new life into the world.
Investment
1 time payment of $120
Payment plan – 2x payments of $65, 14 days apart
* 2 years access to content
bookings & Contact
Press the button below to book and follow the instructions via our online platform Hey Marvelous, or I’d LOVE to connect with you. If you have any questions, please email Ainslie on ainslie@iamyoga.co.nz