Research shows that what most impacts how a person feels about their birth is how supported they felt.
The partners of my birthing clients want to feel helpful during labor - this is one of their main concerns. They want simple techniques to support mama in achieving a more easeful and even empowering birth experience.
This workshop is designed for couples who want to lean into their connection, and allow intimacy to be a foundation as they navigate the uncharted territory of their unique birth. Join me for this 60 minute interactive virtual workshop to gain insight from my expertise as a Yoga Therapist, Doula and new mama (who has been in your shoes!).
What You’ll Get Out Of It
An introduction to the 3Rs of Childbirth
Know when your partner needs you to jump in for more hands-on support
More confidence in your abilities as a couple to cope with labor
Evidence-based information
Connect with fellow parents and parents-to-be
A short simple breath + movement practice to calm any anxieties as we discuss birth
Details
Sunday July 25th 2021
12:00pm ET / 5:00pm UK / 9:00am PT (convert to your timezone)
Virtual Event
Sliding Scale Fee $75.00 - $100.00 per couple.
This flexible fee structure is an effort to make this offering more accessible financially.
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Venmo: malaikabsl
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Paypal: hello@malaikabsl.com
Contact for options to pay locally if you’re based in Grenada.
What Clients Have to Say…
“We appreciated her authenticity and experience as a mother and doula. During our virtual sessions, Malaika created a safe space free from bias and filled with support...This journey was very delicate for us so we wanted to be mindful of the energy in which we received our blessing. Malaika understood this and consciously delivered from start to finish.”
— Simmone + Andre
“ Because Malaika was in Grenada and I was in Philadelphia during my pregnancy our sessions were via video call and it was such a beautiful experience that didn’t feel impersonal at all.
What was most important for me wasn’t just getting help for my son’s journey into the world, but making sure my partner felt confident in his ability to be my support during the process. Malaika’s love for and knowledge of her work was evident to both of us and she really helped us with what to expect and wonderful tools to flow through the process. “
— Safa + Yuri
“ Being able to connect with other pregnant people during this time of social distancing and quarantine was also very precious to me...Malaika is so knowledgeable and her presence is very calming and reassuring, even via zoom so I definitely recommend her and this lovely offering. “
— Safiya
FAQs
Can I participate if I’m brand new to yoga?
Definitely. Plus this isn’t a yoga workshop, it will be focused on knowledge sharing with a little bit of movement to help ground us.
Ideally at what stage of pregnancy should we participate in this workshop?
This session will be insightful during any trimester.
Where will it take place?
Virtually on Zoom.
I can’t join live, will this be recorded?
Yes! Once you register and make your payment you will receive a recording within a few hours of the live session available for stream for a week.
If I’m based in Grenada, can I pay in person?
Yes! You can drop payment off to Dr. Lowe’s Office in Calivigny, St. George.
About Your Guide
Malaika Maitland is a professional yoga therapist (1000hr), pregnancy, labour & postpartum doula and new mama. She has over a decade of experience teaching yoga and was recognized internationally as one of 20 Yoga Teachers of Color to Watch in 2020. In 2011 she co-founded Spice Harmony Yoga in Grenada alongside her parents, who are also certified yoga teachers. Through years of offering prenatal yoga at her studio she realized that there are a lack of resources for expecting mothers and their loved ones. Malaika began her path to becoming a doula in 2016 with an intensive led by International Center for Traditional Childbearing. In 2018 she began her latest doula training with Mama Glow.
Instagram: @malaikamaitland