About Me
Supporting women through pregnancy, birth and early motherhood
Hi, I’m Nikki, a qualified antenatal educator and yoga teacher, with additional specialist training in prenatal yoga. I trained with LushTums in the UK and Yoga Renew based in New York, USA – both highly respected schools with a strong focus on evidence-based practice and perinatal wellbeing.
I’m also a local mum of three in Wanaka, and it was through my own pregnancies, births and postnatal journeys that I discovered just how powerful these practices can be. Yoga, breath-work and mindfulness helped me feel more resourced, more connected to my body and baby, and they fundamentally changed how I experienced birth and how I parent.
Those experiences are at the heart of why I do this work.
Through my classes and workshops, I’m interested in finding new ways to rebuild that sense of village – spaces where we can share knowledge, tell the truth about how it really feels, and support each other with kindness. In practice, that looks like:
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A warm, non-judgemental space to feel heard, supported and respected
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Practical tools for pregnancy, birth and beyond that you can use in daily life
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A chance to explore who you are as a mother, and what you’re capable of, with curiosity and compassion
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Opportunities to connect with other women who are walking a similar path
Everything I share is grounded in the understanding that yoga and mindfulness are evidence-based supports for both birth outcomes and maternal mental health. But just as importantly, they are simple, human practices that help you come home to yourself one breath at a time.
This is an invitation to explore together: your body, your birth, your way of mothering, and the community we can create when we show up for one another.
If you’d like to know whether a particular class or workshop is right for you, you’re very welcome to get in touch at hello@birthandbreath.co.nz.
I’d love to support you on this part of your journey.