Birth should be beautiful.
- 45% of women report their births were traumatic
- 1 in 7 women experience depression in the year after they give birth
- postpartum blues impacts approximately 50% to 75% of new mothers
The Ma Collective is making a difference.
- Yoga helps ease depression in pregnant women
- Yoga is associated with reduced risk of low birth weight and preterm labor.
- Prenatal yoga reduces back pain
- Needs-based education alleviates prenatal anxiety
- Yoga reduces the induction of labor, duration of labor, preterm labor and low birth weight
- Postpartum yoga significantly improves postpartum depression
Birth should be safe.
- Black women are 27 percent more likely to experience severe pregnancy complications
- Black and Native American women are two to three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes.
Together we can
Let's empower moms and moms-to-be
At the Ma Collective, we believe that every mom-to-be should receive guidance, support and inspiration on the journey to motherhood and beyond.
- Prenatal and Postpartum Yoga classes tailored to the needs of moms and moms-to-be, with a focus on both physical and emotional well-being.
- Educational workshops and resources to help mothers make informed decisions about their health and the health of their child.
- Support to those on the ground working to improve maternal and child health, including scholarships for prenatal training and platforms to expand their reach.
Why It Matters
Negative birth outcomes for Black and Native American populations are through the roof bad. Black and Native American women are two to three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes.
How We're Making a Difference
We’ve had more than 20,000 moms-to-be come through our “Mama Circles” in Southern California, and hundreds take our teacher trainings so they can confidently share empowering yoga practices and principles with moms-to-be.
Ma Yoga teaches:
- Alignment principles that support optimal positioning for baby
- Breathing techniques to helps mama reset her nervous system, slow down the heart rate and reduce blood pressure.
- Poses and sequences that strengthen and open for birth and postpartum
- Evidence-based pro's and con's of each birth choice
- Ways to prepare physically and mentally for labor and postpartum
- Philosophy that encourages each birthing person to make choices that are right for her and her family
- Short but powerful on and off-the-mat practices for busy nurturers of people and projects
- That it's ok to need each other - and that we're better together!
GOAL: Train 10 women to be prenatal yoga teachers in communities where there are few resources.
Our goal: $10,000
GOAL: Bring live online prenatal yoga class to 60 moms-to-be in their own homes.
Our goal: $10,000
GOAL: Comprehensive, evidence-based, nurturing birth education courses for 50 moms-to-be and partners.
Our goal: $10,000
Want to be part of the Ma Collective?
For a minimum donation of $35/month, you’ll have access to our monthly Masterclasses with experts, Nurturing Business Support, weekly live therapeutic yoga and 300+ Ma Yoga Anytime classes.
Masterclasses with experts
Ma Collective events
We provide a platform for experts in the field of women’s wellness, specifically around pregnancy and postpartum. The public is welcome to attend Masterclasses live. For a monthly donation of $35, you can access the videos plus receive monthly Nurturing Business Support, weekly yoga, and Ma Yoga Anytime.
04 May
Closing the Bones
with Dr. Sophie Messager
A Masterclass in the powerful postpartum massage ritual used in many cultures all over the world.
1 June
Infant Massage
with Rachael Amin
A Masterclass in simple principles any practitioner can add to their toolbag to help mom connect with and nurture their new babies.
13 July
The Power of Sound
with Shay Nichols
A Masterclass in sound practices for vocal power and energy healing. Sound is a vibration that can promote healing on the deepest, energetic levels.
