This six-week Postnatal Yoga Support Group is designed to nurture birthing parents in their postpartum journey, offering a supportive space for emotional connection, physical recovery, and community building. Guided by Martina Chavez-Young and Amanda Kessner, this series combines postnatal yoga with facilitated discussions to explore the transformative experiences of birth, postpartum, and motherhood.
Each session includes gentle yoga to aid postpartum recovery, thoughtful group discussions on weekly themes, and opportunities for partners or primary support people to connect. Nursing/feeding and baby-soothing are always welcome, and snacks will be provided.
This series is an opportunity to share stories, reflect on your journey, and build a network of support, all while mindfully reconnecting with your body.
Pricing:
Sliding Scale: $300–$600 (commitment required for all six sessions). Payment plans available!
*10% of proceeds will be donated to Every Mother Counts to support birth equity initiatives.
Series Details:
Duration: 6 weeks
Dates & Time: Thursday’s (May 1st - June 5th), 2-4 PM
Location: Gaia Yoga
Capacity: Max 10 participants
Who Can Join: Birthing parents nearing 6 weeks postpartum and beyond. Partners or primary support welcome to join for baby care.
Co-Facilitators:
Martina Chavez-Young: Yoga teacher and owner of Gaia Yoga, specializing in prenatal and postnatal practices, Martina has taught over 800 hours since 2016. Her focus is on creating safe, inclusive spaces that honor the diversity of prenatal and postpartum journeys.
Amanda Kessner, LM, CPM: Amanda is a licensed midwife, certified professional midwife and co-founder of East Bay Midwives with deep expertise in holistic postpartum care. She is dedicated to fostering community and providing compassionate support to new parents.