Moving Together for Birth, Before & Beyond is a hybrid two day, body-based, birth class designed for the birthing person and their support partner.

Partner movement for connection, rhythm, and support in birth

Research shows that movement during labor may help shorten labor, reduce pain, and decrease the use of medical interventions. Because birth happens in the body, preparation is most effective when it is also embodied. Through gentle, intentional movement, participants build muscle memory that can be recalled and trusted during labor.

In this class, the birthing person and their supporter practice how to tune into the birthing body and baby, create space in the pelvis, support optimal fetal positioning, and reduce common discomforts such as back labor. Alongside movement, your instructor weaves in evidence-based childbirth education, helping participants better understand and nurture the natural process of labor.

This experience offers a supportive, nurturing environment where movement, relaxation, connection, and hands-on practice are encouraged.

Day 1 (in-person): Gain an overview of the childbirth process, learn how to work with gravity, movement, and instinct to support the process of labor and improve the birth experience. Dancing For Birth™ inspired.

• Location: Beloved Yoga, 11109 Sunset Hills Rd, Reston, VA 20190

Day 2 (virtual): Review commonly used medical interventions and their purpose. Learn how to prepare together to reduce the use of them unnecessarily, gain strategies for advocating and navigating birth as a team.

• Via Zoom

*Fee includes expecting person & 1 partner