In this one-day, childbirth education INTENSIVE, you & your partner will grow your connection to each other and to baby(s) through hands-on learning. You will learn the anatomy & physiology of labor & birth with the most relevant, evidence-informed information available. You and your partner/support person will learn and practice valuable breath work, movements, massage and comfort measures AND learn when to use them during labor. Julie will present information from Lamaze International, Evidence Based Birth, Spinning Babies®, Birthing From Within, and more, enabling families to make empowered & informed choices for themselves. Julie is a registered labor & delivery nurse at Atrium Health, a Certified Professional Midwife (retired), Spinning Babies® Certified Parent Educator, LCCE, & Registered Prenatal Yoga Teacher. Registration fee is per couple. Couple = pregnant person & support person.

Shamanic breathwork is a powerful, guided breathing practice that uses the breath as a bridge between the conscious and subconscious mind. Through rhythmic breathing and carefully curated music, participants enter an expanded state of awareness where the body’s innate intelligence can release stored emotions, stress, and old patterns.

Often described as a non-ordinary state of consciousness, this process allows the psyche to move beyond everyday thinking and into a deeper realm of healing, insight, and integration.

During a session, participants lie comfortably while breathing in a specific rhythm. The breath activates the nervous system and opens access to inner imagery, emotions, and memories that may arise for healing and understanding. Each person’s journey is unique—some experience emotional release, others receive symbolic visions, physical sensations, or profound feelings of clarity and connection.

Through this process, participants may experience a variety of personal insights and shifts. While every journey is unique, many people report:

• Greater clarity around life questions, decisions, or personal patterns
• Emotional release and relief from stored stress or tension in the body
• A deep sense of connection to spirit, source, or something larger than themselves
• Renewed creativity and inspiration
• Access to symbolic imagery or inner guidance
• Nervous system reset and a feeling of deep relaxation afterward
• A stronger sense of self-trust and inner wisdom
• Feelings of peace, gratitude, or expanded perspective
• Insight into old emotional wounds that are ready to be released or integrated
• A deeper connection to body, breath, and present-moment awareness

For some, the experience is visionary or emotional. For others, it may be subtle and grounding. Both are equally valid expressions of the body’s natural healing intelligence.

No prior experience is necessary. Participants are invited simply to breathe, trust the process, and allow their inner healer to guide the journey.