The Birth Trail Circle is a 12-week small-group prenatal yoga and birth preparation journey for women in the second half of pregnancy.

Each week we weave together prenatal yoga, birth education, breathwork, somatic practices, reflection, and conversation. The goal is to slowly build knowledge, confidence, and a collection of tools you can carry with you into birth.

Rather than a crash course in childbirth, we take the time to learn and prepare as your pregnancy unfolds while also taking time to move our bodies.

The Circle is designed for pregnant women who are 20-28 weeks pregnant at the start of The Circle who want a more intentional and connected approach to preparing for birth.

You do not need to have practiced yoga before, and you do not need to know exactly what you want your birth to look like.

You simply need to come with curiosity and a willingness to explore.

The Circle is designed so that women can join during the second or third trimester, with an effort to keep each cohort within a relatively similar stage of pregnancy.

If you’re unsure whether the current Circle is a good fit for your due date, you’re welcome to reach out before registering.

Each 90-minute gathering includes:

• Prenatal yoga and mindful movement

• Birth education woven into the weekly theme

• Breathwork and nervous system practices

• Somatic meditation

• Weekly mantra or reflection

• Space for questions and conversation

Some weeks will also include special educational experiences with trusted local birth professionals.

The journey moves through themes including:

• Creating safety and trust

• Connecting with your baby

• Pelvic mobility and preparing your body

• Understanding the stages of labor

• Breath and coping with contractions

• Partner support and comfort measures

• Preparing for the pushing phase

• Pelvic floor and birth preparation

• Breastfeeding and early postpartum

• Preparing emotionally for the transition into motherhood

• Your birth vision and approaching the threshold

• Reflection, blessing, and becoming

The themes may shift slightly from one Circle to the next as the needs of the group unfold.

It’s birth education woven into a broader prenatal experience.

We will talk about how birth works, the stages of labor, comfort measures, pushing, postpartum, and other important topics, but we won’t try to cover every possible scenario or replace a comprehensive childbirth education course.

The intention is to help you develop a deeper understanding of birth slowly and meaningfully, alongside movement, reflection, and community.

Not at all.

This is prenatal yoga, not a performance or fitness class. Movements are adapted for pregnancy and offered with options so you can work with your body as it is that day.

You are always encouraged to listen to your body and modify or rest whenever needed. Meet yourself where you are.

You are absolutely welcome.

Birth preparation isn’t only about preparing for a vaginal birth. The Circle is about understanding birth, connecting with your body and baby, developing tools for navigating uncertainty, and preparing emotionally for becoming a parent.

Your path may look different from someone else’s, and there is room for that here.

There will be one dedicated partner gathering during the 12-week Circle where partners will learn practical comfort measures and ways to support you during labor.

The rest of the Circle is intentionally designed as a space for the pregnant women themselves.

Yes. Throughout the 12 weeks, we may welcome trusted local professionals to share specialized birth education, such as pelvic floor therapy, chiropractic care, lactation, or other relevant topics.

These conversations are woven into the Circle rather than feeling like separate lectures.

The Birth Trail Circle is a 12-week commitment and does not offer drop-in registration.

Each gathering builds upon the one before it, and the intention is to create a consistent, connected group that can walk the journey together.

You’re not signing up for twelve individual yoga classes. You’re joining a twelve-week journey.

I understand that pregnancy and life don’t always follow a perfect schedule.

Because the Circle is a group journey, your place remains reserved for the entire 12-week series even if you need to miss a gathering. When possible, I’ll provide a simple way to stay connected to that week’s theme.

Each cohort is intentionally kept small so there is space for connection, conversation, and individual attention.

Enrollment is limited to [6–8] participants.

No. They are two separate offerings.

The Birth Trail Foundations is a shorter four-week introductory series offered at Thrive Pelvic Health + Wellness.

The Birth Trail Circle is a 12-week small-group journey offered at Balance Chiropractic.

Each has its own schedule and registration process.

If you’re looking for the deeper, ongoing experience of walking the trail with the same group, The Birth Trail Circle is the place to begin.

No. The Circle is prenatal education, prenatal yoga, and community support. It does not include labor or postpartum doula services.

If you’re looking for individual birth support, you can learn more about Into the Woods Doula birth support here.

Come in comfortable clothing that allows you to move.

Also bring:

• Yoga mat

• Water

• Journal

$750 for the complete 12-week Circle.

Payment options:

• Pay in full $750

• 3 monthly payments of $250

Because the Circle is designed as a complete journey, registration is for the full 12 weeks rather than individual sessions.

That’s completely okay.

Choosing someone to walk alongside you during pregnancy is personal. You’re welcome to book a complimentary discovery call so we can meet, talk about where you are in your pregnancy, and answer any questions you have about the Circle.

You don’t have to know exactly what you need before you reach out.