The Dolphin Method

Designed specifically for Prenatal, Laboring, and Postpartum women, The Dolphin Method is a comprehensive system involving movement, relaxation, breathing, comfort and support designed to empower and guide women on their journey to becoming a mother. The Dolphin Method is practiced through prenatal and postnatal yoga, doula care, relaxation techniques and sensation control.

Linking breath & movement

The movement of the body and the breath are one, connected, continuously flowing and synchronized. When a practitioner learns to link their breath and movement they create an energy which powerfully connects them to their own being. Bringing this experience of connectedness to pregnant women in a physical, tangible way is the intention of Prenatal Vinyasa Yoga.

Creating space

Prenatal Vinyasa Yoga creates space for the baby as we move through the asana practice allowing mom and baby to move in a comfortable and synchronized way. Utilizing movement, breath and gravity to create space encourages not only balance and comfort for the mother, but also optimal fetal positioning of the baby.

Relaxation [hypnotherapy]

Relaxation is a skill that needs to be developed, practiced and honed in order to be effective during pregnancy and the intensity of childbirth. It allows us to be present, focused and calm, all of which are important for pregnant women when the mind is constantly focused on the unknown of childbirth and motherhood. Learning how to have access to deep states of relaxation prepares and empowers women for labor and childbirth, and provides essential skills to handling the challenges of parenthood.

Unique Experience

Every body is different. The Dolphin Method recognizes the individual as unique and addresses her specific needs. Pregnancy is a great time for a woman to reconnect with her body, to get in touch with what feels good for her and what doesn’t, whether it be food, exercise or any activity that she participates in, learning to do it mindfully and pay attention is so important during this transformational time.

Research

Though the most important guide to safety in pregnancy and childbirth is women listening to their own bodies it’s also important to stay up to date on the latest research. Weighing risks and benefits and gathering research from reliable sources is a key component in The Dolphin Method.

Empowerment

The Dolphin Method believes that women are inherently strong and powerful. Pregnancy and childbirth are some of the best times to tap into this strength. When women discover and harness their own potential they move into motherhood with confidence, strength and feminine power.

Collective Network

It takes a village. We have an intricate web of teachers, clients and professionals who all enrich and contribute to making The Dolphin Method an amazing resource for pregnant women.

Integrity

The Dolphin Method has a strong Code of Ethics, we are committed to bridging the gap between the medical community and alternative healthcare providers. We educate women to make empowered informed decisions and encourage them to work with, instead of fighting against, their health care systems; to seek out the best professionals who will support them in their unique needs and desires for their births.