Workshops this year will be held on January 24, June 13, & October 3

For many of us, the only images or stories of labor we’ve seen come from movies and TV shows. The woman is in pain, yelling at her partner for “getting” her pregnant, flat on her back, and somehow goes from no contractions to full-on labor in minutes. Her water breaks dramatically. Often at the worst possible time.

This is not representative of real labor. Only about 15% of women experience their water breaking before labor begins, and labor rarely unfolds in a sudden, chaotic way.

More importantly, labor does not have to be a scary, painful, or overwhelming experience.

A productive labor begins when your body feels safe. When you feel supported, grounded, and regulated, your nervous system can shift out of fight-or-flight and into the parasympathetic state where labor hormones flow more efficiently. This sense of safety allows the body to soften, the pelvis to open, and contractions to work with you rather than against you.

This workshop is designed to help you feel at home in your body, understand what is happening physiologically, and learn how to regulate your nervous system so labor can unfold with more ease, confidence, and trust. You will be empowered to make your labor and delivery an experience that aligns with your values, your body, and your vision. You’ll learn how to recognize and respond to the signals your body sends to your brain, strengthening your connection to intuition and your body’s innate intelligence so you can make informed, embodied choices during labor.

In this workshop, you will learn:

• What exactly happens in your body when labor begins, and how proper pelvic alignment can support your baby’s descent and reduce the need for interventions

• How nervous system regulation plays a critical role in productive labor and how to create a sense of safety in your body

• Strategies to soften the body and quiet the mind so you can let go and allow labor to begin when the time is right

• How to strengthen the muscles that support endurance, stability, and effective pushing during labor

• Kundalini “keep up” exercises to train your mind and nervous system for the intensity, overwhelm, and fatigue that can arise during surges

• Mental strategies to shift focus away from fear and intensity and into presence, rhythm, and trust

• Meditations to move from a mindset of scarcity and fear into one of abundance, confidence, and inner support

• How to set up your hospital or birth space so it feels calm, intimate, and supportive rather than clinical and stressful

• Connection with other pregnant mamas in a supportive, grounded community

This workshop is not about controlling labor, it is about learning how to work with your body, your nervous system, and your baby so you can meet labor feeling prepared, supported, and deeply connected.

Cost: $55 for one person or $85 for you & your partner (10% off for Metta Yoga members applies automatically at checkout)

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Reviews from previous workshops:

"Ashley was a great guide making the group feel comfortable to share their stories. It was a great environment where I learned so much about labor and delivery and tips on how to make the experience better. I myself was able to release my own fears I was struggling with and came out feeling more prepared for my baby’s birth. Ashley is a wealth of knowledge  regarding pregnancy, the body, labor, and delivery. I highly recommend her classes!" - Heather Abramson.

“This workshop was incredibly transformative! Ashley created such a safe and supportive space, allowing us mamas to openly share our very real fears about labor and delivery. Through her guidance, I was able to reframe many of those anxieties, replacing them with a profound sense of appreciation and wonder for my own body's amazing capabilities. The practical stretches and movements she taught were invaluable, giving me a clear understanding of how I can naturally support my body through the birthing process. I now feel so much more confident and prepared for this part of my pregnancy journey.” - Teresa Collins

“Ashley hosted a wonderful workshop where we learned all about preparing for childbirth, and addressing our fears surrounding labor and childbirth. The setting was an intimate group where each of us could openly share our story, and I left feeling both empowered and validated. Ashley shared a wealth of knowledge on tools to use during labor that covered breathwork, positioning, movement and mindset. We learned about what to expect for each stage of labor, and which tools are most useful for each stage. She shared tips for a variety of types of birth, so that we can be prepared for whatever is to come. I went into the workshop not realizing some of the fears that I was carrying around birth. Having a dedicated time to write them out and then discuss with the group really eased a lot of my anxieties. Knowledge truly is power. I highly recommend anyone preparing for any type of birth to attend this workshop..” - Chelsea Wiley

Ashley Stachon has been teaching yoga for over 12 years, but found her true calling when she got pregnant with her daughter in 2016 and started teaching pre and postnatal yoga. Passionate about guiding women through the transformative process of pregnancy and becoming a parent, Ashley teaches a strong, alignment based practice where mamas can connect more deeply to their own body through movement, breath, and mindfulness practices. Ashley strives to empower her students by teaching them about the changes that take place in their body during pregnancy and after giving birth. Now a mother of two, she knows the importance of creating a community of strong women that can support each other and she is honored to do that work at Metta Mama.