This comprehensive, hands-on and fun workshop prepares you and your birth partner for an informed and empowered birth. The workshop begins with an interactive talk on what it means to be informed and empowered. Then, in preparation for your birth, couples will practice movement, breathing techniques and loving touch to enhance comfort and confidence in pregnancy, labour and delivery. With a focus on the essential role of the birth partner specific hands-on natural pain management techniques will be explored. You will learn to strengthen, open, and relax the body while connecting with your baby and each other. This workshop is recommended anytime during the second or third trimesters. ​No prior yoga experience is necessary. Open to all couples.