Free Educational Workshops and Information Sessions


​All of the education events below are free. Each registration is good for one spot. If you are bringing a friend or a partner please register them separately.
THU OCT 24TH, 7:30PM - 8:30PM


Acupressure For Labour For Expecting Couples

Acupressure is an easy to use, non-invasive way to promote natural pain management during childbirth. During this workshop you (and your birth support person) will learn simple and very effective techniques to help manage labour.Acupressure can help with induction, dilation, pain relief, retained placenta and milk' let down'. Points assist in calming the mind during labour, encourage regular and effective contractions, helping labour to progress if slowed or stopped.

No previous experience required, acupressure is simply applying pressure to a specific point location. You don’t need to know any anatomy or be an accomplished massage therapist to be effective. In just 1 hour you will know how to find and activate specific acupressure points to literally halve the intensity of your partner's contractions and will feel empowered to support your partner through labour.

Hands on practice and take home handouts will be provided. Bring your birth support person and come to this fun and interactive workshop. Space is limited.
Workshop led by TYM Acupuncturist Heather Rule. With a background in Gender Studies, and a love of hands-on, practical, and creative work, Heather Rule R.Ac has been focused on the study of reproductive health and pregnancy throughout her education in Traditional Chinese Medicine.

*One Registration Is Good For Two People*
MON NOV 4, 7:30PM - 8:30PM

​​​​​​​​All About Doulas Free Info Session
Join other new and expectant parents who are interested in learning more about doula care. This session answers specific questions about what birth and postpartum doulas do, what a typical doula package includes, and explains 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 meet several Toronto doulas to see if doula care is right for you!
THU NOV 21ST 7:00PM - 8:15PM

How Your Baby's Microbiome is Key to Their Health and Wellness

How Your Baby's Microbiome is Key to their Health and Wellness.

The moment your baby is born, your own microbes, as a mother, help develop your baby's immune system and colonize their gut. The first 1,000 days of a baby's life are critical in shaping their microbiome, which impacts everything from gut and skin health, allergies, asthma and auto-immune disease later in life.
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In this 1-hour talk, Joy will discuss the many ways you as a parent can positively influence your child's microbiome and set the stage for your baby to grow into a healthy thriving child and teenager.
MON NOV 25, 7:30PM - 8:30PM

What Really Happens To Your Pelvic Floor After Pregnancy

Learn about the changes your body goes during with pregnancy, child birth and recovery postpartum.

​Join Lamiya Zaidi, one of Yoga Mamas Registered Physiotherapists, certified in pelvic health/women's health, as she teaches you about common pelvic floor dysfunctions during pregnancy and after. She'll also discuss kegels and if they are appropriate for you (kegels aren't always the answer).
Learn the best positions for labour and delivery and how to push properly.
Gain valuable knowledge of how to effectively restore your abdominals postpartum and safely return to exercise.
TUE NOV 26TH, 7:30PM - 8:30PM


Free HypnoBirthing Information Sessions

An educational one-hour session where you’ll learn about HypnoBirthing. Learn how couples have used specific HypnoBirthing tools to achieve the birth experience they wanted. Join us and course instructor Allison Thompson, a certified HypnoBirthing practitioner, hypnotist, and mama for this FREE Information night:
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You will walk away learning:
  • What HypnoBirthing is (and isn't)
  • How HypnoBirthing has helped couples in the birth experiences
  • How relaxation creates positive birth outcomes
  • Breathing techniques
  • Information about our next HypnoBirthing education classes in Leslieville.
THU DEC 12TH, 7:30PM - 8:30PM


Acupressure For Labour For Expecting Couples

Acupressure is an easy to use, non-invasive way to promote natural pain management during childbirth. During this workshop you (and your birth support person) will learn simple and very effective techniques to help manage labour.Acupressure can help with induction, dilation, pain relief, retained placenta and milk' let down'. Points assist in calming the mind during labour, encourage regular and effective contractions, helping labour to progress if slowed or stopped.

No previous experience required, acupressure is simply applying pressure to a specific point location. You don’t need to know any anatomy or be an accomplished massage therapist to be effective. In just 1 hour you will know how to find and activate specific acupressure points to literally halve the intensity of your partner's contractions and will feel empowered to support your partner through labour.

Hands on practice and take home handouts will be provided. Bring your birth support person and come to this fun and interactive workshop. Space is limited.
Workshop led by TYM Acupuncturist Heather Rule. With a background in Gender Studies, and a love of hands-on, practical, and creative work, Heather Rule R.Ac has been focused on the study of reproductive health and pregnancy throughout her education in Traditional Chinese Medicine.

*One Registration Is Good For Two People*
MON JAN 6, 7:30PM - 8:30PM

​​​​​​​​All About Doulas Free Info Session

Join other new and expectant parents who are interested in learning more about doula care. This session answers specific questions about what birth and postpartum doulas do, what a typical doula package includes, and explains 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 meet several Toronto doulas to see if doula care is right for you!
WED JAN 8, 6:00PM - 7:00PM

Fertility 101: Preparing Your Body For Pregnancy

Join Naturopathic Doctor, Dr. Nikita Sander as she discusses the ways in which you can optimize your health and prepare your body for baby. Whether your pregnancy plans are two days or two years from now, you can begin to understand and put preconception health care practices into place to help with fertility for when the time is right.
Understand the many things you can do now to prepare your body - from changing your diet and starting supplements, to reviewing what’s in your medicine cabinet and reducing your exposure to everyday toxins.Learn about your hormones, how to monitor your cycle, and how stressors on your mind and body can impact both of these important elements in your fertility.
Walk away with a better understanding of preconception wellness and a nutrition guide towards optimizing your health that you can implement immediately regardless of where you are in your fertility journey.
In this course you will learn:
- How to navigate your menstrual cycle to better understand best times for conception
- Natural ways to alleviate stress
- Vitamins and nutrition for fertility health
- Information on additional wellness practices that aid in fertility
- How to assess your pre-existing hormone health
MON JAN 20, 7:30PM - 8:30PM

Holistic Guide To Pregnancy

Walk away with holistic advice on how to thrive during your pregnancy through nutrition and natural remedies. Each mama will be provided with a printed copy of our Holistic Guide to Pregnancy.
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Trimester by trimester, Naturopath, Doctor Nikita Sander will take mamas through a guide on how nourish their changing bodies, increase energy, and overcome common pregnancy aliments such as morning sickness with natural solutions.
THU JAN 23, 7:30PM - 8:30PM

Acupressure For Labour For Expecting Couples

Acupressure is an easy to use, non-invasive way to promote natural pain management during childbirth. During this workshop you (and your birth support person) will learn simple and very effective techniques to help manage labour.Acupressure can help with induction, dilation, pain relief, retained placenta and milk' let down'. Points assist in calming the mind during labour, encourage regular and effective contractions, helping labour to progress if slowed or stopped.

No previous experience required, acupressure is simply applying pressure to a specific point location. You don’t need to know any anatomy or be an accomplished massage therapist to be effective. In just 1 hour you will know how to find and activate specific acupressure points to literally halve the intensity of your partner's contractions and will feel empowered to support your partner through labour.

Hands on practice and take home handouts will be provided. Bring your birth support person and come to this fun and interactive workshop. Space is limited.
Workshop led by TYM Acupuncturist Heather Rule. With a background in Gender Studies, and a love of hands-on, practical, and creative work, Heather Rule R.Ac has been focused on the study of reproductive health and pregnancy throughout her education in Traditional Chinese Medicine.

*One Registration Is Good For Two People*
MON JAN 27, 7:30PM - 8:30PM

What Really Happens To Your Pelvic Floor During Pregnancy

Learn about the changes your body goes during with pregnancy, child birth and recovery post partum.
​Join Lamiya Zaidi, TYM's Registered Physiotherapist, certified in pelvic health/women's health, as she teaches you about common pelvic floor dysfunctions during pregnancy and after. She'll also discuss kegels and if they are appropriate for you (kegels aren't always the answer).
Learn the best positions for labour and delivery and how to push properly.
Gain valuable knowledge of how to effectively restore your abdominals postpartum and safely return to exercise.
MON FEB 3, 7:30PM - 8:30PM

​​​​​​​​All About Doulas Free Info Session

Join other new and expectant parents who are interested in learning more about doula care. This session answers specific questions about what birth and postpartum doulas do, what a typical doula package includes, and explains 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 meet several Toronto doulas to see if doula care is right for you!
MON MAR 2 7:30PM - 8:30PM

​​​​​​​​All About Doulas Free Info Session

Join other new and expectant parents who are interested in learning more about doula care. This session answers specific questions about what birth and postpartum doulas do, what a typical doula package includes, and explains 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 meet several Toronto doulas to see if doula care is right for you!