Updated November 14 2022.

Join other expectant parents who are interested in learning more about doula care in Toronto. Our All About Doulas Info Session is free, conveniently online for ease and accessibility, and informative. 

See our upcoming free doula care info sessions HERE.

These sessions answer specific questions about what Birth, and Postpartum, Doulas do, what a typical doula package includes, and explain how doulas work with partners and care providers.

This is a great opportunity to meet local doulas without making any commitments towards hiring. 

Come alone - or bring partners, friends, or family members, who might be supporting you.

Get answers to all of your questions and have the opportunity to learn about several Toronto doulas to see if doula care is right for you!

Finding a Doula, in Toronto, shouldn't be hard. Let us help you make the doula hiring process easier, more transparent, and informative. 

Here's what people have to say about our Doula care offerings: 

​"I felt extremely supported!  I don't think my birth would have gone as well as it did without April.  I loved the techniques she had for pain management such as the  rebozo - I felt that that really helped.  April was great at suggesting a change of position and she was very aware when I was getting tired and needed to change position.  I trusted her opinion and felt like she cared all the way through.  I loved that when I had the epidural she still stayed beside me and pressed on pressure points to help to stimulate contractions.  She was great the whole way through!" ~ Claire

"I was not one of those people that knew I needed a doula...now I can't imagine having a baby without one. I met Thea as my prenatal yoga instructor. As she taught me about what a doula is, I knew she had to be present through my pregnancy and birth. I will never forget crying at our first meeting in a coffee shop with happiness and relief that someone was going to be there not only for me but also for my husband. Thea taught me everything I needed to know about labour. But more importantly she told me funny stories at 2 am to distract me from the intensifying contractions. I will be forever grateful for the knowledge and the giggles. The doulas at TYM are all special people who will become the support you need to grow a little person."~ Natalia

​We look forward to seeing you online.

Join us, this September 23rd - 25th, 2016 - at Toronto Yoga Mamas Leslieville studio - for our Birth Doula Training workshop!

Congratulations on your interest in becoming a birth doula! You will soon experience the amazing joy of the special impact you will have on women and families in your area.

Toronto Yoga Mamas has partnered with Stefanie Antunes from Discover Birth to offer a DONA approved birth doula training workshop in Toronto. 

Anyone who has a willingness to help women through birth can become a birth doula. Though it’s helpful, it’s not necessary to have a background in health or medicine. Keep in mind that a doula is a non-medical professional.

Here's what people have to say about TYM Birth Doula Training Course:

"Yoga Mamas had such a nice room to have the Doula training in. Their staff were helpful when I needed to nurse my son there during breaks. Snacks, coffee and lemon water were a nice touch everyday." ~ Emily, Birth Doula

"I recently completed the DONA birth doula training with Stephanie Antunes at Toronto Yoga Mamas. I was thoroughly impressed with the quality of education I received from the training. Stephanie is extremely knowledgeable and capable at relaying her wealth of information with her students. The course is condensed with valuable information for anyone who is interested in the miracle of childbirth. I feel confident and inspired to continue my path of supporting women through their birth journeys!"
- Sacha Bryce, Doula and Yoga Instructor

"A few years ago I felt a calling to support women and families in birth. I was lucky enough to attend a rare and wonderful joint training with Stefanie Antunes and Mélissa Cowl. The confidence and energy I took away from that workshop has enabled me to start my own business and successfully support my family doing something I love. It has been one of the greatest challenges I have ever faced, but Stef has made it much easier. Stefanie is such a wealth of knowledge and insight. She has been an amazing support through my journey and is always available for advice or questions. Stefanie embodies the spirit, love and soul of an doula along with the dedication and business savvy of a leading entrepreneur. I highly recommend Stefanie's training if you are considering joining the doula family."
- Allison Heaney CD(DONA), HBCE  ~Origin Wellspring Doula Care~

Though the doula training is based in Toronto, women from all over Ontario and even across Canada have joined us. Birth Doula Training is an exceptional start to a career/job as a birth doula. You will be a definite help to families, and those who are expecting, and making lasting friendships along the way. 

​Training Schedule:
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FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 23RD 9:00am - 6:00pm
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 24TH 9:00am - 6:00pm
​SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 25TH 9:00am - 6:00pm

Tuition: $549 + applicable taxes

To register for this course please click on the button below. 

Questions? 

Feel free to call our friendly staff at: 416-406-0116, or email: [email protected]

I recently shared a conversation with Christine, co-owner of 889 Yoga, about the excitement and renewal we both feel with September arriving. Vacations are over and the energy in our studios pick back up as mamas return to their mats. But a busier studio means a busier me...what about my mat? My yoga practice?

I hold most of my personal practice at Christine's studio, and so after some additional conversation with her, and self-reflection, I've listed a few ways that will keep me coming back to my mat. Maybe they will help you come back to yours ♡


1. Put it in your calendar

You create space for work, family events, coffee with friends, hair appointments etc in your calendar, why not yoga? Make an appointment in your calendar for self-care and practice. Treat it with the same importance and discipline you do with any other event in your schedule. This is an important time for you to renew and reset. It allows you to rebuild so you can welcome all of the other commitments in your life more refreshed and grounded. Find a time slot that works for you, and make it a non-negotiable to yourself.  

*I have chosen our Tuesday morning vinyasa class with Sunny, and every other Wednesday and Sunday at 889 Yoga. That way I know I'm practicing twice a week with some scheduling flexibility. 


2. Create a ritual

Add in just a little extra something for yourself around each class. Maybe arrive 15 mins early to roll on some essential oils and close your eyes on your mat allowing yourself to fully arrive. After class perhaps treat yourself to yummy tea or latte from a coffee shop that you can bring home with you - think of it as an extension of your practice. At home can you journal or continue with moving meditation with an adult colouring book... and maybe some wine? Whatever it is, make it meaningful for you.

*I pick up a vegetarian soup for myself on the way home after each practice. Knowing that I don't have to cook afterwards and get to enjoy this delicious soup is such a treat.


3. Give {yourself} thanks

How often are you putting others before you? Your family, work, commitments with friends? Coming to your mat means making time for yourself. Putting you first. You could have said no, you could have slept in, you could have done SO many other things - but you chose to arrive and practice. It is incredibly important for you to recognize that and give yourself genuine thanks and self love for creating space in your life just for you ♡ 

*Instead of ending my practice with a group om, I end it with a moment of silence and gratitude just for me.


Looking forward to practicing with you this fall mamas! Check out our updated fall schedule here.

xo Jamie


Contributed by Jamie Kalynuik, Founder of Yoga Mamas.