breath, birth and body

 
 

Connect to Your Calm Within

“Remember the entrance to the sanctuary is inside you.”

~Rumi

 
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Hi, I’m Andi and I am here to hold space for you. A space where you can delve into and discover the calm within. You know it’s there; for it never left you. Our modern lifestyle is so busy, so fast and so full it’s often hard to see the blue sky through the clouds. But when we sit, breath and tune inwards we get a glimpse of what that beautiful blue sky looks like; calm, quite and peaceful. When we learn to trust and allow life to unravel; in the beautiful, chaotic, joyful and messy way that it does there is less resistance and more openness. I’m here to share my experience and knowledge of yoga, meditation, hypnobirthing and motherhood to support you on your journey of self care. Find out more about me here.

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Offerings

 

Hypnobirthing

The Positive Birth Program, Hypnobubs™ is a modern and independent childbirth education program, which will help you summon your natural instincts and prepare you with the knowledge, tools and supports for your birth. Utilizing deep relaxation, visualisations, massage, breathing, self-hypnosis and evidence based information about birth so you can make the right decisions for you and your baby. You deserve the birth of your baby to be the most positive and empowering day of your life

Yoga

The yoga I teach is accessible and tailored to support you wherever you are. There is a strong focus on creating a solid foundation with the breath. Through this connection you are able to intuitively guide yourself through your practice, choosing mindfully from the various strength options offered. When practiced regularly over time, yoga helps you to find stillness through motion. Through practice you are able to transfer this from your mat and into your daily life. You will leave feeling more balanced, calm and at home in yourself.

Pre + Postnatal

The prenatal yoga and mums and bubs yoga that I teach is designed to nurture and support women through this beautiful yet challenging time of change and transformation. The beauty of this practice is that you can take it at your own pace, learning to connect inwards and listen to your body - connecting your breath, body, mind and baby. It’s such a beautiful opportunity to meet other mamas; creating a community for women to lean in and support each other.

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 “Allow life to unfold as it’s intended, trust in nature and your body. Your body, mind and spirit are wise and are here to support you. Your body is your greatest advocate, doing everything in it’s power to keep you healthy, nourished and well. Nurture your body, mind and soul.”

— Andi Stringer

Journal + Birth Stories
Matilda’s Birth Day
Matilda’s Birth Day

A beautifully crafted account of Matilda's birth by her māmā Kate, who narrated the story exactly as it unfolded. What a special letter to share and give to her; the story of her birth.

Initially envisioning a home birth, Kate meticulously planned and visualized the experience she had dreamed of. However, when circumstances shifted, her resilience and comprehensive understanding of the options available to her allowed her to adapt without losing her positive and empowering outlook. It was truly a pleasure to accompany Kate and Tom on their pregnancy journey.

Bec + Pia’s Positive Home Birth
Bec + Pia’s Positive Home Birth

I am so honoured to get to share Bec’s birth story with you. Bec and Aaron knew what they wanted really early and took charge of their pregnancy and birth from the get go. Bec had one concern with sharing her story, that it sounded too good and in some ways might not portray what birth is like for others. I reminded her that this is birth, that it comes in many forms and each and every birth is so different, and that you have every right to be incredibly proud and share how birth can be swift, calm, empowering and positive. It isn’t luck, it is because you invested time, energy and preparation. I know by sharing your story Bec you will help another couple. I was so hoping to get to see Bec in her power and support her and Aaron during birth, but baby Pia had her own plan. Heres their story…

Jaimee + Marli’s Positive Home Birth
Jaimee + Marli’s Positive Home Birth

Everyone left Arus and I for a moment. We agreed that she suited the name we had kept secret for months and told everyone in the room. We got out of the pool so she could be kept warm enough. I lay down on the floor and she latched on straight away. Arus, still there right by our side. The midwives offered me synthetic oxytocin to help deliver the placenta more quickly but I had thought about this and had it in my birth preferences, I said "let's see if my body can do that too", I was feeling very powerful! Plus, my baby was in my arms enjoying her first feed. Within ten minutes, I felt my final contraction and the placenta came out. Everyone was having a look at it and I loved hearing all the comments about how amazing it was - "the tree of life." We kept it for burial. The whole room was filled with love, all those hours and here she was! I'm still elated by the fact my birth dream came true!

Sarah + Blair’s Positive Home to Hospital Birth
Sarah + Blair’s Positive Home to Hospital Birth

I am so honoured to be able to share the beautiful birth of Sarah’s and her sweet boy Blair. I am forever grateful to all the mamas who are able to share these intimate stories with me on this platform. Sarah’s story I am sure will help others, maybe a mama who is stuck in those agonising days of being ‘over due’, navigating the ‘big baby” dilemma, contemplating home birth or just normalising birth itself! What I love most about Sarah’s story is that her transfer from home to hospital during labour never felt remotely like a “failed home birth” but more like a birth where she felt in-control, supported and calm despite all the twists and turns that came her way.

Heres her story…