Join us for a 90-minute prenatal workshop to empower expectant families with the knowledge and tools needed for a successful breastfeeding experience. Partners are encouraged to attend, as their support plays a vital role in the breastfeeding journey. Led by IBCLC Anne Leclercq and maternal health occupational therapist Jessica Peterson, this class focuses on the crucial first week of life.

Discover practical strategies and expert guidance on:

• How breastfeeding works

• The Golden Hour after birth

• Advocating for your breastfeeding goals in the hospital and at home

• Setting up your home for breastfeeding success

• Achieving a comfortable latch and ideal positioning for mom and baby

• Understanding newborn behavior and feeding patterns

• Breastfeeding while supporting your postpartum recovery

• Identifying signs of progress and knowing when to seek help

Whether you're a first-time parent or looking to build on past experiences, this class offers a clear, supportive roadmap to navigate the early days of breastfeeding with confidence and ease

One ticket covers one person, if you would like your partner to attend, please email hello@austinyogalounge.com for a discount code.

Have questions? Let us know so we can personalize your learning experience!

This two-hour workshop is designed to prepare couples for the realities of giving birth in a hospital setting. With practical guidance and hands-on learning, you and your partner will walk away feeling informed, confident, and ready to navigate the birth experience together.

What to Expect:

• Early Signs of Labor: Learn how to recognize and respond to the first cues that labor is beginning.

• Active Labor Tools: Practice comfort measures, movement, and coping techniques to support progress and ease intensity.

• Hospital Transitions: Understand when to head to the hospital and how to settle in once you arrive.

• Inductions & Interventions: Gain clarity on what to expect if labor is induced and learn ways to stay grounded through decision-making.

• Advocacy Skills: Explore how partners can communicate effectively with hospital staff and advocate for the birthing person’s preferences.

Benefits:

• Builds confidence for both partners in navigating labor and birth

• Equips partners with tangible tools for comfort, advocacy, and support

• Strengthens teamwork and connection during a transformative life event

• Provides peace of mind through clear, realistic preparation

One ticket per couple.

Candlelit Restorative for Birth Preparation

Step into the soft glow of candlelight and let the outside world fade away. In this 90-minute sanctuary, you’ll be cradled by calming music, supported by plush props, and guided through gentle, opening stretches that invite your body to soften. Each pose is held with care, creating space for your breath to deepen, your mind to quiet, and your heart to surrender. The perfect practice to cool down during a hot summer.

This nurturing practice is designed especially for expectant mothers preparing for birth. With the support of blankets, bolsters, and cushions, you’ll be able to truly let go, release the weight of daily demands, and ease common pregnancy discomforts. As your body unwinds, you’ll have the opportunity to build trust in your own inner wisdom, create more spaciousness for baby, and connect deeply with the life growing within you.

Beyond the physical release, this candlelit class offers something rare in the busyness of pregnancy: a moment of stillness. A place where you can slow down, listen inward, and honor the sacred transition into motherhood. Whether you’re seeking relief, rest, or simply a quiet space to breathe, this restorative journey invites you to be held—in body, mind, and spirit.

✨ Open to all trimesters
✨ No yoga experience required
✨ Props provided

Come as you are, and leave feeling grounded, nurtured, and renewed.

Join us at Austin Yoga Lounge for a comprehensive, 3-hour CPR and Infant Safety Workshop designed specifically for new and expecting parents! This hands-on, interactive class will empower you with life-saving skills and essential safety knowledge to help you feel prepared and confident in handling emergencies involving infants and young children.

Led by an experienced childcare provider and postpartum doula, Laura Hill, this workshop goes beyond standard CPR training to cover a wide range of critical topics, including:

🫀 CPR & AED Usage – Learn how to perform CPR on infants and young children, along with proper use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED).
🍼 Choking Prevention & Response – Gain hands-on practice in recognizing and responding to airway blockages.
🤕 Emergency First Aid – Understand how to manage situations involving severe illness, bleeding, allergic reactions, and more.
🌙 Safe Sleep & Baby-Proofing Tips – Learn evidence-based recommendations for reducing SIDS risk and creating a secure home environment.
🏡 Everyday Safety Strategies – Explore practical tips for preventing common household injuries and ensuring your child’s well-being.

Each ticket covers you and your partner, ensuring a personalized learning experience with ample time for questions and hands-on practice. This class is designed to build confidence rather than certify—while it does not include official CPR/first aid certification, it focuses on real-world skills to help you respond effectively in emergencies.

This 75-minute class is designed to support and strengthen the bond between expectant mothers and their partners. It focuses on shared yoga practices that promote relaxation, connection, and preparation for childbirth. $75 per couple.

What to Expect:

• Gentle Yoga Poses: Experience a series of safe, prenatal-friendly poses you can do together, enhancing flexibility and strength.

• Breathing Techniques: Learn synchronized breathing exercises to help manage stress and prepare for labor.

• Mutual Support: Engage in partner-assisted stretches and poses that foster trust, communication, and teamwork.

• Relaxation and Bonding: Enjoy guided relaxation and meditation to deepen your emotional connection and prepare for your baby's arrival.

• Educational Component: Gain insights on how to support each other physically and emotionally during pregnancy and childbirth.

Benefits:

• Enhances physical and emotional bonding between partners

• Supports the pregnant woman's changing body and alleviates common discomforts

• Prepares both partners for labor and delivery through shared techniques

• Provides a supportive environment to connect with other expecting couples

Who Can Join:

This class is ideal for pregnant students and their partners at any stage of pregnancy. No prior yoga experience is necessary.

Join us for a nurturing and empowering experience where you and your partner can connect, relax, and prepare for the beautiful journey of childbirth together.

Join us at Austin Yoga Lounge for a comprehensive, 3-hour CPR and Infant Safety Workshop designed specifically for new and expecting parents! This hands-on, interactive class will empower you with life-saving skills and essential safety knowledge to help you feel prepared and confident in handling emergencies involving infants and young children.

Led by an experienced childcare provider and postpartum doula, Laura Hill, this workshop goes beyond standard CPR training to cover a wide range of critical topics, including:

🫀 CPR & AED Usage – Learn how to perform CPR on infants and young children, along with proper use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED).
🍼 Choking Prevention & Response – Gain hands-on practice in recognizing and responding to airway blockages.
🤕 Emergency First Aid – Understand how to manage situations involving severe illness, bleeding, allergic reactions, and more.
🌙 Safe Sleep & Baby-Proofing Tips – Learn evidence-based recommendations for reducing SIDS risk and creating a secure home environment.
🏡 Everyday Safety Strategies – Explore practical tips for preventing common household injuries and ensuring your child’s well-being.

Each ticket covers you and your partner, ensuring a personalized learning experience with ample time for questions and hands-on practice. This class is designed to build confidence rather than certify—while it does not include official CPR/first aid certification, it focuses on real-world skills to help you respond effectively in emergencies.

Labor Strength: Breathing and Movement Workshop for Birth

This two-hour workshop is designed for expectant mothers preparing for a vaginal birth who want practical, body-based tools for labor. You’ll learn how to use breath, movement, and positioning to work with contractions, conserve energy, and support an effective pushing phase.

We’ll begin with gentle movement to build awareness of your breath, pelvic floor, and core, then layer in evidence-based labor positions and breathing techniques for each stage of labor. You’ll practice specific breathing patterns for early labor, active labor, and pushing, along with positions that help open the pelvis, encourage baby’s descent, and reduce tension and tearing.

What we’ll cover:

• Breathing techniques to stay calm, focused, and relaxed through contractions

• Labor positions that support progress, comfort, and optimal baby positioning

• Pushing strategies and positions that protect the pelvic floor

• How to use movement and breath together to manage intensity without medication

This workshop is ideal for those in their second or third trimester who want to feel confident, prepared, and empowered going into birth.

Birth is not only a physical event. It is a profound life transition. This four week prenatal series is designed to help you prepare for birth through both knowledge and embodied practice in a supportive small group setting.

What We’ll Explore Each Week

Week 1: Crossing the Threshold

Reframing Birth as Initiation

Birth is not something that happens to you. It is something you move through.

Focus

• Understanding matrescence and the identity shift of becoming a mother

• Releasing fear-based birth narratives

• How the nervous system shapes labor

• Clarifying your personal “why” for birth

Practice

• Grounded prenatal movement focused on rooting and pelvic awareness

• Breathwork to support nervous system regulation

• Guided meditation meeting your future self on the other side of birth

Integration

• Journaling prompts exploring how you want to feel in labor

• A simple daily grounding ritual

Week 2: The Physiology of Power

Understanding the Body in Labor

Knowledge builds trust.

Focus

• The hormonal blueprint of labor

• Stress response vs oxytocin flow

• Pain versus intensity in labor

• Creating safety in your birth environment

Practice

• Movement that supports optimal baby positioning

• Breath and sound techniques for working with contractions

• Partner touch basics for nervous system regulation

Integration

• Identify your personal safety cues for labor

• Daily breath and sound practice

Week 3: Surrender & Strength

Working with Intensity

Soft does not mean passive. Strong does not mean rigid.

Focus

• The psychology of transition in labor

• Resistance versus surrender

• Expanding your capacity for sensation

• Reframing discomfort and intensity

Practice

• Supported holds to build physical and mental stamina

• Rhythmic breathing for contractions

• Guided visualization for riding waves of intensity

Integration

• Reflect on what you may need to release before birth

• Develop a personal mantra practice

Week 4: Ceremony & Integration

Preparing for the Threshold of Motherhood

Preparing to be changed.

Focus

• Letting go of the “perfect birth” narrative

• Trusting the unpredictability of birth

• Ritual and intention for entering motherhood

• Holding fear without feeding it

Practice

• Slow prenatal movement focused on openness and receptivity

• Guided ceremonial meditation

• Optional sharing circle

Integration

• A personal rite of passage ritual before birth

• Writing a letter to your baby or future self

Are you considering incorporating pumping and bottle feeding into your feeding journey? Whether you are returning to work, sharing feeding responsibilities, or simply seeking flexibility, this 90-minute workshop will give you the knowledge and strategies to make the process smoother for both you and your baby.

Led by IBCLC Anne Leclercq and maternal health occupational therapist Jessica Peterson, this session is designed to help you feel confident in choosing, using, and troubleshooting your pumping and bottle feeding routine.

You’ll learn:

• How to choose the right pump for your needs

• When and how to start pumping

• Building and maintaining a milk supply

• Proper milk storage, thawing, and handling

• Introducing bottles and supporting a smooth transition

• Paced bottle feeding to encourage healthy digestion

• Troubleshooting common challenges with pumping and bottle feeding

This class is ideal for expectant parents considering pumping and bottle feeding, whether full-time or occasionally. One ticket covers one couple. Partners are encouraged to attend, as their role in feeding and milk management is key to a successful experience. If you’d like to attend solo, please email hello@austinyogalounge.com.

Join us for a 90-minute prenatal workshop to empower expectant families with the knowledge and tools needed for a successful breastfeeding experience. Partners are encouraged to attend, as their support plays a vital role in the breastfeeding journey. Led by IBCLC Anne Leclercq and maternal health occupational therapist Jessica Peterson, this class focuses on the crucial first week of life—an influential and tender period for you and your baby.

Discover practical strategies and expert guidance on:

• How breastfeeding works

• The Golden Hour after birth

• Advocating for your breastfeeding goals in the hospital and at home

• Setting up your home for breastfeeding success

• Achieving a comfortable latch and ideal positioning for mom and baby

• Understanding newborn behavior and feeding patterns

• Breastfeeding while supporting your postpartum recovery

• Identifying signs of progress and knowing when to seek help

Whether you're a first-time parent or looking to build on past experiences, this class offers a clear, supportive roadmap to navigate the early days of breastfeeding with confidence and ease. Partners will leave with a deeper understanding of how they can provide meaningful support during this critical time. One ticket covers one couple, if you would like to attend solo, please email hello@austinyogalounge.com.

Have questions? Let us know so we can personalize your learning experience!

Birth is not only a physical event. It is a profound life transition. This four week prenatal series is designed to help you prepare for birth through both knowledge and embodied practice in a supportive small group setting.

What We’ll Explore Each Week

Week 1: Crossing the Threshold

Reframing Birth as Initiation

Birth is not something that happens to you. It is something you move through.

Focus

• Understanding matrescence and the identity shift of becoming a mother

• Releasing fear-based birth narratives

• How the nervous system shapes labor

• Clarifying your personal “why” for birth

Practice

• Grounded prenatal movement focused on rooting and pelvic awareness

• Breathwork to support nervous system regulation

• Guided meditation meeting your future self on the other side of birth

Integration

• Journaling prompts exploring how you want to feel in labor

• A simple daily grounding ritual

Week 2: The Physiology of Power

Understanding the Body in Labor

Knowledge builds trust.

Focus

• The hormonal blueprint of labor

• Stress response vs oxytocin flow

• Pain versus intensity in labor

• Creating safety in your birth environment

Practice

• Movement that supports optimal baby positioning

• Breath and sound techniques for working with contractions

• Partner touch basics for nervous system regulation

Integration

• Identify your personal safety cues for labor

• Daily breath and sound practice

Week 3: Surrender & Strength

Working with Intensity

Soft does not mean passive. Strong does not mean rigid.

Focus

• The psychology of transition in labor

• Resistance versus surrender

• Expanding your capacity for sensation

• Reframing discomfort and intensity

Practice

• Supported holds to build physical and mental stamina

• Rhythmic breathing for contractions

• Guided visualization for riding waves of intensity

Integration

• Reflect on what you may need to release before birth

• Develop a personal mantra practice

Week 4: Ceremony & Integration

Preparing for the Threshold of Motherhood

Preparing to be changed.

Focus

• Letting go of the “perfect birth” narrative

• Trusting the unpredictability of birth

• Ritual and intention for entering motherhood

• Holding fear without feeding it

Practice

• Slow prenatal movement focused on openness and receptivity

• Guided ceremonial meditation

• Optional sharing circle

Integration

• A personal rite of passage ritual before birth

• Writing a letter to your baby or future self

This 75-minute class is designed to support and strengthen the bond between expectant mothers and their partners. It focuses on shared yoga practices that promote relaxation, connection, and preparation for childbirth. $75 per couple.

What to Expect:

• Gentle Yoga Poses: Experience a series of safe, prenatal-friendly poses you can do together, enhancing flexibility and strength.

• Breathing Techniques: Learn synchronized breathing exercises to help manage stress and prepare for labor.

• Mutual Support: Engage in partner-assisted stretches and poses that foster trust, communication, and teamwork.

• Relaxation and Bonding: Enjoy guided relaxation and meditation to deepen your emotional connection and prepare for your baby's arrival.

• Educational Component: Gain insights on how to support each other physically and emotionally during pregnancy and childbirth.

Benefits:

• Enhances physical and emotional bonding between partners

• Supports the pregnant woman's changing body and alleviates common discomforts

• Prepares both partners for labor and delivery through shared techniques

• Provides a supportive environment to connect with other expecting couples

Who Can Join:

This class is ideal for pregnant students and their partners at any stage of pregnancy. No prior yoga experience is necessary.

Join us for a nurturing and empowering experience where you and your partner can connect, relax, and prepare for the beautiful journey of childbirth together.

Join us at Austin Yoga Lounge for a comprehensive, 3-hour CPR and Infant Safety Workshop designed specifically for new and expecting parents! This hands-on, interactive class will empower you with life-saving skills and essential safety knowledge to help you feel prepared and confident in handling emergencies involving infants and young children.

Led by an experienced childcare provider and postpartum doula, Laura Hill, this workshop goes beyond standard CPR training to cover a wide range of critical topics, including:

🫀 CPR & AED Usage – Learn how to perform CPR on infants and young children, along with proper use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED).
🍼 Choking Prevention & Response – Gain hands-on practice in recognizing and responding to airway blockages.
🤕 Emergency First Aid – Understand how to manage situations involving severe illness, bleeding, allergic reactions, and more.
🌙 Safe Sleep & Baby-Proofing Tips – Learn evidence-based recommendations for reducing SIDS risk and creating a secure home environment.
🏡 Everyday Safety Strategies – Explore practical tips for preventing common household injuries and ensuring your child’s well-being.

Each ticket covers you and your partner, ensuring a personalized learning experience with ample time for questions and hands-on practice. This class is designed to build confidence rather than certify—while it does not include official CPR/first aid certification, it focuses on real-world skills to help you respond effectively in emergencies.

This two-hour workshop is designed to prepare couples for the realities of giving birth in a hospital setting. With practical guidance and hands-on learning, you and your partner will walk away feeling informed, confident, and ready to navigate the birth experience together.

What to Expect:

• Early Signs of Labor: Learn how to recognize and respond to the first cues that labor is beginning.

• Active Labor Tools: Practice comfort measures, movement, and coping techniques to support progress and ease intensity.

• Hospital Transitions: Understand when to head to the hospital and how to settle in once you arrive.

• Inductions & Interventions: Gain clarity on what to expect if labor is induced and learn ways to stay grounded through decision-making.

• Advocacy Skills: Explore how partners can communicate effectively with hospital staff and advocate for the birthing person’s preferences.

Benefits:

• Builds confidence for both partners in navigating labor and birth

• Equips partners with tangible tools for comfort, advocacy, and support

• Strengthens teamwork and connection during a transformative life event

• Provides peace of mind through clear, realistic preparation

One ticket per couple.

Bringing a newborn home is exciting… and it can also feel like a lot.
This class is here to help you feel calm, prepared, and supported as you care for your baby.

We’ll talk about real-life newborn stuff in a simple, easy-to-understand way.

In this class, you’ll learn:

• What to expect at the hospital and when you get home

• How to feed your baby (breastfeeding, formula, and early feeding basics)

• Vaccines: what’s recommended and why

• How to help your baby sleep safely and lower the risk of SIDS

• Common newborn sicknesses and when to call the doctor

• Simple home safety tips to keep your baby safe

This class is great for:

• Expecting parents

• New parents

• Partners and caregivers

There will be time to ask questions at the end. No question is too small.

Suggested donation: $10–15
All donations support community programming at Austin Yoga Lounge.

Space is limited. RSVP required (one guest per reservation).

Labor Strength: Breathing and Movement Workshop for Birth

This two-hour workshop is designed for expectant mothers preparing for a vaginal birth who want practical, body-based tools for labor. You’ll learn how to use breath, movement, and positioning to work with contractions, conserve energy, and support an effective pushing phase.

We’ll begin with gentle movement to build awareness of your breath, pelvic floor, and core, then layer in evidence-based labor positions and breathing techniques for each stage of labor. You’ll practice specific breathing patterns for early labor, active labor, and pushing, along with positions that help open the pelvis, encourage baby’s descent, and reduce tension and tearing.

What we’ll cover:

• Breathing techniques to stay calm, focused, and relaxed through contractions

• Labor positions that support progress, comfort, and optimal baby positioning

• Pushing strategies and positions that protect the pelvic floor

• How to use movement and breath together to manage intensity without medication

This workshop is ideal for those in their second or third trimester who want to feel confident, prepared, and empowered going into birth.

Birth is not only a physical event. It is a profound life transition. This four week prenatal series is designed to help you prepare for birth through both knowledge and embodied practice in a supportive small group setting.

What We’ll Explore Each Week

Week 1: Crossing the Threshold

Reframing Birth as Initiation

Birth is not something that happens to you. It is something you move through.

Focus

• Understanding matrescence and the identity shift of becoming a mother

• Releasing fear-based birth narratives

• How the nervous system shapes labor

• Clarifying your personal “why” for birth

Practice

• Grounded prenatal movement focused on rooting and pelvic awareness

• Breathwork to support nervous system regulation

• Guided meditation meeting your future self on the other side of birth

Integration

• Journaling prompts exploring how you want to feel in labor

• A simple daily grounding ritual

Week 2: The Physiology of Power

Understanding the Body in Labor

Knowledge builds trust.

Focus

• The hormonal blueprint of labor

• Stress response vs oxytocin flow

• Pain versus intensity in labor

• Creating safety in your birth environment

Practice

• Movement that supports optimal baby positioning

• Breath and sound techniques for working with contractions

• Partner touch basics for nervous system regulation

Integration

• Identify your personal safety cues for labor

• Daily breath and sound practice

Week 3: Surrender & Strength

Working with Intensity

Soft does not mean passive. Strong does not mean rigid.

Focus

• The psychology of transition in labor

• Resistance versus surrender

• Expanding your capacity for sensation

• Reframing discomfort and intensity

Practice

• Supported holds to build physical and mental stamina

• Rhythmic breathing for contractions

• Guided visualization for riding waves of intensity

Integration

• Reflect on what you may need to release before birth

• Develop a personal mantra practice

Week 4: Ceremony & Integration

Preparing for the Threshold of Motherhood

Preparing to be changed.

Focus

• Letting go of the “perfect birth” narrative

• Trusting the unpredictability of birth

• Ritual and intention for entering motherhood

• Holding fear without feeding it

Practice

• Slow prenatal movement focused on openness and receptivity

• Guided ceremonial meditation

• Optional sharing circle

Integration

• A personal rite of passage ritual before birth

• Writing a letter to your baby or future self

This 75-minute class is designed to support and strengthen the bond between expectant mothers and their partners. It focuses on shared yoga practices that promote relaxation, connection, and preparation for childbirth. $75 per couple.

What to Expect:

• Gentle Yoga Poses: Experience a series of safe, prenatal-friendly poses you can do together, enhancing flexibility and strength.

• Breathing Techniques: Learn synchronized breathing exercises to help manage stress and prepare for labor.

• Mutual Support: Engage in partner-assisted stretches and poses that foster trust, communication, and teamwork.

• Relaxation and Bonding: Enjoy guided relaxation and meditation to deepen your emotional connection and prepare for your baby's arrival.

• Educational Component: Gain insights on how to support each other physically and emotionally during pregnancy and childbirth.

Benefits:

• Enhances physical and emotional bonding between partners

• Supports the pregnant woman's changing body and alleviates common discomforts

• Prepares both partners for labor and delivery through shared techniques

• Provides a supportive environment to connect with other expecting couples

Who Can Join:

This class is ideal for pregnant students and their partners at any stage of pregnancy. No prior yoga experience is necessary.

Join us for a nurturing and empowering experience where you and your partner can connect, relax, and prepare for the beautiful journey of childbirth together.

Birth is not only a physical event. It is a profound life transition. This four week prenatal series is designed to help you prepare for birth through both knowledge and embodied practice in a supportive small group setting.

What We’ll Explore Each Week

Week 1: Crossing the Threshold

Reframing Birth as Initiation

Birth is not something that happens to you. It is something you move through.

Focus

• Understanding matrescence and the identity shift of becoming a mother

• Releasing fear-based birth narratives

• How the nervous system shapes labor

• Clarifying your personal “why” for birth

Practice

• Grounded prenatal movement focused on rooting and pelvic awareness

• Breathwork to support nervous system regulation

• Guided meditation meeting your future self on the other side of birth

Integration

• Journaling prompts exploring how you want to feel in labor

• A simple daily grounding ritual

Week 2: The Physiology of Power

Understanding the Body in Labor

Knowledge builds trust.

Focus

• The hormonal blueprint of labor

• Stress response vs oxytocin flow

• Pain versus intensity in labor

• Creating safety in your birth environment

Practice

• Movement that supports optimal baby positioning

• Breath and sound techniques for working with contractions

• Partner touch basics for nervous system regulation

Integration

• Identify your personal safety cues for labor

• Daily breath and sound practice

Week 3: Surrender & Strength

Working with Intensity

Soft does not mean passive. Strong does not mean rigid.

Focus

• The psychology of transition in labor

• Resistance versus surrender

• Expanding your capacity for sensation

• Reframing discomfort and intensity

Practice

• Supported holds to build physical and mental stamina

• Rhythmic breathing for contractions

• Guided visualization for riding waves of intensity

Integration

• Reflect on what you may need to release before birth

• Develop a personal mantra practice

Week 4: Ceremony & Integration

Preparing for the Threshold of Motherhood

Preparing to be changed.

Focus

• Letting go of the “perfect birth” narrative

• Trusting the unpredictability of birth

• Ritual and intention for entering motherhood

• Holding fear without feeding it

Practice

• Slow prenatal movement focused on openness and receptivity

• Guided ceremonial meditation

• Optional sharing circle

Integration

• A personal rite of passage ritual before birth

• Writing a letter to your baby or future self

Join us at Austin Yoga Lounge for a comprehensive, 3-hour CPR and Infant Safety Workshop designed specifically for new and expecting parents! This hands-on, interactive class will empower you with life-saving skills and essential safety knowledge to help you feel prepared and confident in handling emergencies involving infants and young children.

Led by an experienced childcare provider and postpartum doula, Laura Hill, this workshop goes beyond standard CPR training to cover a wide range of critical topics, including:

🫀 CPR & AED Usage – Learn how to perform CPR on infants and young children, along with proper use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED).
🍼 Choking Prevention & Response – Gain hands-on practice in recognizing and responding to airway blockages.
🤕 Emergency First Aid – Understand how to manage situations involving severe illness, bleeding, allergic reactions, and more.
🌙 Safe Sleep & Baby-Proofing Tips – Learn evidence-based recommendations for reducing SIDS risk and creating a secure home environment.
🏡 Everyday Safety Strategies – Explore practical tips for preventing common household injuries and ensuring your child’s well-being.

Each ticket covers you and your partner, ensuring a personalized learning experience with ample time for questions and hands-on practice. This class is designed to build confidence rather than certify—while it does not include official CPR/first aid certification, it focuses on real-world skills to help you respond effectively in emergencies.

Maybe you've been quietly Googling "home birth Austin" at 2 am. Maybe someone mentioned it and you realized you had more questions than you expected. Or maybe you're just curious and want to hear what it actually looks like from someone who's done it hundreds of times.

This is a relaxed, no-pressure Q&A with Monika Stone, a licensed and certified midwife here in Austin. Monika will walk through what midwifery care looks like, how home birth works, and the questions she hears most often from people exploring this option for the first time. Then we open it up to you. Ask anything, big or small, in a space where no question is too basic.

This isn't about convincing you of anything. It's about giving you the information to make whatever decision feels right for you. Whether you're actively considering a home birth, early in your pregnancy and exploring options, or trying to conceive and thinking ahead, you're welcome here.

About Monika Stone, CPM, LM

Monika is a home birth midwife in Austin, Texas. She trained as a pediatric nurse in Munich, Germany, worked as a birth doula in Austin for 8 years, and became a licensed and certified midwife in 2011. She was named Student of the Year by the Association for Texas Midwifery Program and has been the primary midwife for hundreds of home births in Austin. She is licensed through the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR), certified through the North American Registry of Midwives (NARM), and is the author of Why Choose Home Birth?

Free to attend! Open to all, partners welcome. Space is limited so just reserve your spot.

Join us Saturday, April 18th at 12:30 pm for this chat.

Join us for a 90-minute prenatal workshop to empower expectant families with the knowledge and tools needed for a successful breastfeeding experience. Partners are encouraged to attend, as their support plays a vital role in the breastfeeding journey. Led by IBCLC Anne Leclercq and maternal health occupational therapist Jessica Peterson, this class focuses on the crucial first week of life—an influential and tender period for you and your baby.

Discover practical strategies and expert guidance on:

• How breastfeeding works

• The Golden Hour after birth

• Advocating for your breastfeeding goals in the hospital and at home

• Setting up your home for breastfeeding success

• Achieving a comfortable latch and ideal positioning for mom and baby

• Understanding newborn behavior and feeding patterns

• Breastfeeding while supporting your postpartum recovery

• Identifying signs of progress and knowing when to seek help

Whether you're a first-time parent or looking to build on past experiences, this class offers a clear, supportive roadmap to navigate the early days of breastfeeding with confidence and ease. Partners will leave with a deeper understanding of how they can provide meaningful support during this critical time. One ticket covers one couple, if you would like to attend solo, please email hello@austinyogalounge.com.

Have questions? Let us know so we can personalize your learning experience!

Birth is not only a physical event. It is a profound life transition. This four week prenatal series is designed to help you prepare for birth through both knowledge and embodied practice in a supportive small group setting.

What We’ll Explore Each Week

Week 1: Crossing the Threshold

Reframing Birth as Initiation

Birth is not something that happens to you. It is something you move through.

Focus

• Understanding matrescence and the identity shift of becoming a mother

• Releasing fear-based birth narratives

• How the nervous system shapes labor

• Clarifying your personal “why” for birth

Practice

• Grounded prenatal movement focused on rooting and pelvic awareness

• Breathwork to support nervous system regulation

• Guided meditation meeting your future self on the other side of birth

Integration

• Journaling prompts exploring how you want to feel in labor

• A simple daily grounding ritual

Week 2: The Physiology of Power

Understanding the Body in Labor

Knowledge builds trust.

Focus

• The hormonal blueprint of labor

• Stress response vs oxytocin flow

• Pain versus intensity in labor

• Creating safety in your birth environment

Practice

• Movement that supports optimal baby positioning

• Breath and sound techniques for working with contractions

• Partner touch basics for nervous system regulation

Integration

• Identify your personal safety cues for labor

• Daily breath and sound practice

Week 3: Surrender & Strength

Working with Intensity

Soft does not mean passive. Strong does not mean rigid.

Focus

• The psychology of transition in labor

• Resistance versus surrender

• Expanding your capacity for sensation

• Reframing discomfort and intensity

Practice

• Supported holds to build physical and mental stamina

• Rhythmic breathing for contractions

• Guided visualization for riding waves of intensity

Integration

• Reflect on what you may need to release before birth

• Develop a personal mantra practice

Week 4: Ceremony & Integration

Preparing for the Threshold of Motherhood

Preparing to be changed.

Focus

• Letting go of the “perfect birth” narrative

• Trusting the unpredictability of birth

• Ritual and intention for entering motherhood

• Holding fear without feeding it

Practice

• Slow prenatal movement focused on openness and receptivity

• Guided ceremonial meditation

• Optional sharing circle

Integration

• A personal rite of passage ritual before birth

• Writing a letter to your baby or future self

Birth is not only a physical event. It is a profound life transition. This four week prenatal series is designed to help you prepare for birth through both knowledge and embodied practice in a supportive small group setting.

What We’ll Explore Each Week

Week 1: Crossing the Threshold

Reframing Birth as Initiation

Birth is not something that happens to you. It is something you move through.

Focus

• Understanding matrescence and the identity shift of becoming a mother

• Releasing fear-based birth narratives

• How the nervous system shapes labor

• Clarifying your personal “why” for birth

Practice

• Grounded prenatal movement focused on rooting and pelvic awareness

• Breathwork to support nervous system regulation

• Guided meditation meeting your future self on the other side of birth

Integration

• Journaling prompts exploring how you want to feel in labor

• A simple daily grounding ritual

Week 2: The Physiology of Power

Understanding the Body in Labor

Knowledge builds trust.

Focus

• The hormonal blueprint of labor

• Stress response vs oxytocin flow

• Pain versus intensity in labor

• Creating safety in your birth environment

Practice

• Movement that supports optimal baby positioning

• Breath and sound techniques for working with contractions

• Partner touch basics for nervous system regulation

Integration

• Identify your personal safety cues for labor

• Daily breath and sound practice

Week 3: Surrender & Strength

Working with Intensity

Soft does not mean passive. Strong does not mean rigid.

Focus

• The psychology of transition in labor

• Resistance versus surrender

• Expanding your capacity for sensation

• Reframing discomfort and intensity

Practice

• Supported holds to build physical and mental stamina

• Rhythmic breathing for contractions

• Guided visualization for riding waves of intensity

Integration

• Reflect on what you may need to release before birth

• Develop a personal mantra practice

Week 4: Ceremony & Integration

Preparing for the Threshold of Motherhood

Preparing to be changed.

Focus

• Letting go of the “perfect birth” narrative

• Trusting the unpredictability of birth

• Ritual and intention for entering motherhood

• Holding fear without feeding it

Practice

• Slow prenatal movement focused on openness and receptivity

• Guided ceremonial meditation

• Optional sharing circle

Integration

• A personal rite of passage ritual before birth

• Writing a letter to your baby or future self

We are excited to welcome the expert team from Nest Infant Support, licensed speech language pathologists who specialize in infant feeding, for a comprehensive class on breastfeeding, pumping, and bottle feeding. This donation based session is designed to help you feel informed, empowered, and prepared for a smooth and confident feeding journey.

You will learn:
• The fundamentals of newborn feeding, including latch, positioning, and recognizing hunger cues
• How to establish and maintain milk supply for both breastfeeding and pumping
• Strategies for introducing a bottle while supporting a strong breastfeeding relationship
• Common feeding challenges and practical, evidence based solutions
• When and how to seek additional support

This class is perfect for expectant parents, new parents, and anyone seeking clear, evidence based guidance on nourishing their baby with confidence.

All attendees will receive the Comprehensive Newborn Feeding Resource Guide, filled with expert tips, troubleshooting strategies, and tools to support you through the early weeks of feeding.

Join us in community and leave feeling supported, informed, and ready to nourish your baby with ease.

This 90-minute workshop is designed for expectant mothers who want to approach birth not just as an event to get through, but as a powerful rite of passage. If you’re craving a more grounded, intentional way to prepare mentally, physically, and spiritually for labor, this space is for you.

We’ll begin with a grounding prenatal yoga practice led by Lindsey, founder of Austin Yoga Lounge, designed to help you move out of your head and into your body. Through intentional movement, breathwork, and nervous system regulation, you’ll build steadiness, body awareness, and inner trust.

From there, Mariya Charlton, ceremonial birth doula trained through DONA International, Birth People (Certified Hypno-Doula), and Spinning Babies, will guide you through meditation and reflective journaling to help you clarify how you want to feel during labor and what daily practices support that vision.

What we’ll explore:

• How to shift from fear-based narratives into body-based trust

• Practices that regulate your nervous system and cultivate steadiness

• Reflection prompts to clarify your intentions for labor and motherhood

• Ways to approach birth as an active transformation rather than something that simply happens to you

This workshop is ideal for those in any trimester who want to feel centered, connected, and empowered as they prepare for birth. It also serves as a preview to our deeper 5-week series launching in April for those desiring continued, intentional preparation.