Birthwise Yoga Within Exeter Natural Health Centre

Patricia and Karin’s yoga and active birthing sessions really helped me focus and prepare both mentally and physically for the birth of both of my babies. I met some lovely people and felt really nurtured and supported. It was lovely to have some ‘me time’ and learn some stretching techniques that came in handy on the big day! Would highly recommend, thank you Patricia and Karin!

Patricia is professional and approachable with lots of knowledge to support you through pregnancy. The yoga is relaxing with an appropriate amount of challenge to keep you flexible and develop breathing techniques to help with birthing your baby. She also offers alternative movements if you have any ailments. During the class there’s the opportunity to chat with other women to discuss various topics and share any worries you may have. I found the sessions so helpful and couldn’t recommend her highly enough. Wish there was a post natal yoga class to attend afterwards! 😊

I would highly recommend the pregnancy yoga and active birth classes that Birthwise offer. I learnt to trust and have confidence in my changing body and my baby. They gave me space and time to connect with my son and I loved sharing experiences with the other mum's in the group. The community of women still provides so much advice and support to me as I figure out all of the new learning curves. I came away from the sessions feeling empowered to make plans for the birth I wanted but also felt like I was more aware of the answers to the what if questions. This ended up being invaluable to me. I

I cannot recommend Birthwise enough. I have always enjoyed yoga and was recommended attending classes by a colleague who had found them useful and she had a very positive birthing experience. I started attending from 14 wks and despite only being able to attend a couple of times face to face due to covid restrictions - I still found the zoom classes great. Patricia is extremely knowledgeable and fosters an inclusive environment where she clearly cares about your individual needs and ensuring that you have the tools to have as positive a birthing experience as possible. In particular, there is a

Having attended Patricia’s yoga and active birth classes for both my pregnancies I can whole heartedly recommend them. The yoga side is the perfect combination of gentle movement and strengthening, and the active birth part is invaluable. What you also benefit from is Patricia’s extensive knowledge of the whole birthing process which empowers you to take control of your birth, understand what is happening and make informed choices. Without doubt the best thing I did in both of my pregnancies!

Patricia is knowledgeable, kind, empowering and supportive - the perfect doula! She helped to navigate us through pregnancy, birth and the early postpartum period always offering invaluable emotional and practical support. I always felt protected in her care and knew that she would be an excellent advocate for myself and my baby should I need it. Her experience and knowledge ensured I had a successful home birth as a first time mum - giving me the confidence I needed to fully trust my baby and my body. I also highly recommend her active birth and motherhood classes which provide a great space to

Karin is incredibly knowledgeable, supportive and caring. The couples active birthing session we did with Karin helped us to feel confident for the birth and we used several of the techniques during labour. The pregnancy yoga sessions provided a calm space and a supportive community of mums to share my pregnancy journey with. This was so valuable to me, especially during Lockdown. The motherhood group has continued to provide a safe space for mums to support each other postnatally. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Birthwise to anybody who wishes to have a positive and empowered pregnancy and birth

Attending Birthwise classes with Karin this autumn gave me the confidence and knowledge to have the homebirth I wanted.
A 1-1 Zoom session for myself and my partner looking at which active birth positions would be best for us a week before our baby arrived was invaluable. All went to plan as much as possible, mainly because of this.
Thank you so much Birthwise for all your expertise, always delivered in a calm and supportive way that really empowers women in birth and beyond.

Patricia was invaluable to me throughout my pregnancy and I felt so prepared for my birth because of her. Above all else she made me feel empowered to make the right choices for me and my baby. I attended her weekly yoga classes throughout my whole pregnancy, and would look forward to them all week as a time to relax, ask any questions I'd thought of over the week with scans and midwife appointments etc and talk to other mums. I loved that we were all at different stages of our pregnancies so there was always someone a bit ahead of you who could reassure you. Her birth preparation course was brilliant

I have attended the Wednesday night Birthwise groups since I was 15 weeks. I am a first time mum and had a rough imagine in my mind of how I wanted my birth to be but had no idea or belief in myself that is was remotely achievable! Since attending this course on a weekly bases with the support from Patricia and all the other wonderful women in the group I feel confident in my physical and emotional abilities to birth my baby. Patricia has done and continues to offer a safe space to discuss all aspects of pregnancy and birth which, over time, has built my confidence in myself and my body.
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I joined the pregnancy yoga class with Karin from about 4.5 months pregnant right the way through to baby's arrival. I would highly recommend the class, it was the best thing I chose to do to both help prepare for birth and just get some time to relax. It is such a lovely safe space to talk about pregnancy worries, birth worries etc and I felt so much better prepared with no fear of the birth. Karin is brilliant, calming and very knowledgeable, i have recommended joining the class to all my friends expecting a baby!

I would highly reccommend attending the Yoga and Active Birth classes. They are informative, relaxing and always leave me feeling content and in control of my everchanging pregnant body. Patricia has extensive knowledge and offers a wealth of tips and insights into preganacy and birth. During this challenging time, the classes have been a consistent safe place to connect with other pregnant women and lift my spirits on a weekly basis. Thank you!

I joined Birthwise not knowing what to expect, however, it really has been one of the best things I could have done for my pregnancy. The amount of expertise, knowledge and confidence I have gained just by attending these classes has been absolutely invaluable. I joined as a first time mum to be and was ready for the power to be taken away from me… and to trust others' instincts rather than my own. Now however, these classes have put the power back in my lap and I now have the trust and confidence in my own body to be able to deal with any situation that may arise. Also Patricia has been

I joined this class from the moment they went online as I had just moved to the area when the lockdown was introduced. It has been incredible, I have a local group of friends I now hope to meet in person once restrictions are lifted and have enjoyed the weekly Yoga and Active birth classes online. Patricia has also included some other really useful workshops and a wealth of information which has been priceless in these times. Patricia is full of experience, knowledge and advise and has gone above and beyond, I highly recommend.

I have absolutely loved the pregnancy yoga hosted by the lovely Karin. It has done wonders for my relaxation and anxiety. Karin is so knowledgeable and calming, she makes me feel confident in my body's abilities. I have loved meeting and connecting with other mums to be. Throughout the corona virus pandamic Karin has been there as a support virtually from day one and the zoom yoga sessions have been a weekly highlight of mine. Thank you for all that you do

I can't recommend Patricia and Karin's birth preparation classes and courses highly enough. They are a MUST for all pregnant women in Exeter and beyond! If you want to feel supported and informed during your pregnancy, and positive and empowered as you prepare for giving birth, then this is the place for you. Patricia and Karin offer a wealth of… knowledge and experience of pregnancy and labour which they share with incredible care and passion. They create a safe, honest, friendly space where you can ask questions and discuss experiences openly with other pregnant women, which is a real

22 weeks ago I started going to Karins yoga classes. It has helped throughout the pregnancy and especially during labour. My husband and I learnt so much in the couple's class and he felt reassured for the up coming day. It was a hard labour with our plan being changed so many times but through it I have had Karins voice guiding me through the pain. Thank you so much for what I have learnt and what a great place to meet new friends We are home now as a family of 3 and so delighted with the arrival of our son. X

Definitely best antenatal information and active birth techniques that were so useful in both mental and physical preparation for labour...really put what I'd learnt to good use!