Pregnancy Yoga, Childbirth Preparation & Beyond
My name is Petra and my passion is to work with women from before conception until after the baby is born. I have been a certified Hatha Yoga teacher and Pregnancy Yoga Teacher since 1996. I took part in a three year training course in the Netherlands, where I was born. After receiving my degree, I continued my studies by doing an apprenticeship with Helene Verbeek. Helene gave me the opportunity to teach Prenatal Yoga in her yoga practice where I learned to become more confident in my teaching. In 1998 I moved to New Zealand with my husband and two children, where we settled in West Auckland. Once we were settled, two more children were born. I run my own Pregnancy Yoga courses in three different locations, Birth care Parnell, Henderson and Titirangi in West Auckland New Zealand.
The words MAHINA and MAHAI originate from the Bahasa Tanah, the native language of the Maluku islands in Indonesia, where my roots lie, meaning WOMAN and LIFE. A meaning which serves its right with the type of work that I do.
I highly recommend Cathy McCormick from HolisticBaby. Cathy is a nurse, midwife and an international lactation consultant – a specialist in infant feeding. She is currently running her HolisticBaby antenatal classes in Titirangi & Birthcare. With over 30 years supporting Auckland families, her HolisticBaby antenatal classes are midwife-led, evidence-based, and trusted by mums, midwives and obstetricians alike. Cathy offers the most comprehensive support to navigate pregnancy, move through birth choices with ease, and attune to your baby for a calmer experience. Cathy is also available for postnatal care for women birthing with private obstetricians. For more info you can find her on https://www.holisticbaby.co.nz