Inspired Birth:

The Inspired Birth class was just great just the way it was.  The double hip squeeze was awesome, as was the moaning (I forget the term you used...long deep breath with sound?), and I really liked the position resting my chest on the ball.  Also, thinking about surrendering to the pain and allowing my body to do what it needed to do.  You had mentioned this several times and it really stuck with me and helped a lot (made the pain almost enjoyable).  It was very special that Michael was able to catch the baby, which was something we would have never asked about had I not heard about it in class.  What surprised me the most was how easy and natural it all was.  I really enjoyed sharing Levy and my birth story at the end!  Thanks so much for your guidance and support!  I feel very blessed to have had the experience I did through pregnancy and childbirth!  You have provided a wonderful community and collection of resources to expecting mothers, oh and the yoga was great too!

--Shelby

I wanted to take a few minutes and just say thank you for the Inspired birth class. I was really serious when I mentioned that I didn't want it to end - I looked forward to it every week and I miss it now that it is over. You are a wise, funny, and inspiring teacher. I feel that you are someone who has truly found their "calling" - your passion for moms, kids, and birth is so clear in everything you do and we feel very lucky to have found your class and your doula practice. Many, many thanks!

--Dave

Thank you Katie for creating wonderful yoga space and being here when we were ready to have our beautiful soul come into our lives.

--Cassia

Thank you again so much for founding and building such a soul-nourishing environment as YoMama. It was essential to me throughout the pregnancy and I’m sure little George is so healthy largely because of it. Both you and Kelly have been such wonderful coaches throughout the year not to mention superb yoga instructors. Thank you also for the Boulder Doula Circle!~ Janel was our rock during labor and delivery. We were so honored she was there. What a beautiful spirit she is, and she guided us with such love, grace, knowledge, and compassion. You should be so proud of the team you have assembled in Janel, Britt and you. You are making women’s childbirth experiences in Boulder so much better!

--Kim

I wanted to send along an email to let you both know that we gave birth to an amazing little boy!  I was able to have a natural childbirth after 26 hours of total labor, 18 of which was in the hospital.  It was the most intense and rewarding experience of my whole life, and I couldn't have done it without the support of Yo Mama's yoga classes and Inspired Birth childbirth class.  I used breathing and "oms" through every contraction, and Angus and I pretty much tried every single position we learned in class.  It was awesome.  Thank you both so much for what you do.  Yoga at Yo Mama helped me with staying positive throughout my pregnancy and preparing mentally, physically and emotionally for labor and the birth.  Looking forward to connecting at postnatal classes!

 

--Keri

I just wanted to let you know that I was able to get my Natural birth, and it was incredible.  I don't think I could have done it without everything you had taught me.  So, again, thank you! 

--Beth

Despite the fact I went 43 weeks and was ready, ready, ready to welcome him into the world, I still find myself mourning the end of pregnancy & the birth itself!  I told Kelly that I'll never be able to reflect on that sacred time in my life without thought and visceral feelings of and related to Yo Mama's prenatal classes.  What an incredible gift the studio offers mamas - and what a gift I was given as part of the seva program.  Thank you.  

--Maria 

Having just competed the Inspired Birth class, I have to say I really liked the mix of teachings - a methodical approach to explaining the process of birth as well as a more emotional level of understanding what's happening.  I enjoyed the Katie's style - down-to-Earth, "real," and practical, yet sensitive, compassionate, and thoughtful.  Even though it's geared towards childbirth without interventions, I never felt like that was being pushed on me.

During class, I made a running list of things "'to do" from class which I've been following up on - things from setting up the placenta pills to buying a yoga ball!  I liked the mix of approaches - instead of just Lamaze, or Birthing From Within, or Bradley, it was a mix.   My partner had a lot of anxiety going in, and each day was resistant to attending, but within a short time, he felt comfortable and in place.  I think Katie’s style helped make my partner feel at ease and it's clear she has experience working with both moms and dads and all sorts of couples.  I think as a couple it brought us together and gave us a base to build from for the birth ahead!

We appreciate your expertise and have already recommended your class and doula services to others.  Thank you!  

--Elyana

            I am in absolute bliss after today's class with Deb.  It was exactly what I needed- focus, great opening stretches and amazing instruction.  I was bummed I only have 3 weeks left of my pregnancy because of how great I felt after class.  All classes are stellar but i had to write a comment to give props to Deb- and i hear once I have the baby I will never remember or have time to do this- many thanks to Yo Mama!

--Laura

        Thank you Katie for being part of our process to bring Post into the world. You were there for me when i really needed you, a little godsend when I needed to feel like I wasn't the only one. You worked with me to bring me to the yoga classes that I so enjoyed, that centered me, that helped me ground me and my child before he came. You were there when we needed help getting to a birthing class that worked for us and guided us to the most wonderful experience in our lives. You have been such an important part in this process.  With that said, I had everything I wanted and more for the birth of Post. It was amazing, grounding, spiritual, and I have never been more happy. Love and blessings, 

--Jessica (and Post)

I am thrilled... to have this opportunity to connect over this blessed experience. Thank you for coming to Boulder and providing your services. You are an angel on my path.

--LISA

To this day, I still have such fond memories of the prenatal yoga and birthing classes I took with Yo Mama yoga. Thank you again for making my prenatal and birthing experiences just the way I imagined!

--JAN

Oh, I just wanted to say Thank You.  You are a beautiful light shining bright for all of the women of Boulder.
Thank you for Yo Mama.  Thank you for you.  We are truly blessed.

--GINA

I enjoyed classes with you more than any other class I have ever took. I think that you are an awesome person with a great sense of humor and great insight into mother hood and a natural when it comes to Mommy's and baby's and mommy bodies.

--JOCELYN