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WHAT IS HYPNOBIRTHING?
A positive approach to birth
Hypnobirthing teaches practical mindset skills for labour and birth. Through relaxation, self-hypnosis, breathing, and visualisation, you'll develop the knowledge and tools to approach birth with greater calm and confidence, regardless of how your journey unfolds.
This work is centred around helping women feel informed, grounded, and connected to their own inner wisdom. I hold a strong belief that when women feel empowered in birth, it lays the foundation for a gentler, healthier beginning for both mother and baby, one that ripples forward into families, communities, and future generations.
GUIDED HYPNOBIRTHING & SOUND BATH SERIES
Relax, reconnect and prepare
No previous experience with hypnobirthing is required. This series takes place over three consecutive Friday evenings, with one 60 minute session each week. Designed as a gentle, supportive space, each session helps you relax, reconnect, and prepare both mentally and physically for birth.
Each session includes a guided hypnobirthing exercise from the Positive Births Hypnobirthing Programme, sound healing, herbal tea, and oracle cards for reflection and intention setting. With a maximum of 10 women, the group remains intimate and supportive, creating space to connect with others on a similar journey.
WHAT YOU'LL TAKE AWAY
Build confidence in birth and trust your body's natural abilities.
Learn to work with your mind and body through relaxation and self-hypnosis.
Use your breath with intention to support you through labour and life.
Develop mental tools to navigate fear and feel more prepared for birth.
Feel informed and empowered as you approach birth.
Connect with your body and baby through guided relaxation and sound.
Make space to slow down with herbal tea, oracle cards and reflection.
Feel supported and connected alongside other women preparing for birth.
MEET YOUR HYPNOBIRTHING TEACHER
Hey mama, I'm Jess!
My goal is to help you feel informed, confident and empowered as you prepare for birth, whatever your birth preferences, circumstances, or journey may look like.
I believe every woman deserves to feel supported, trust her body, and have the tools to navigate her unique birth journey. Through hypnobirthing, we'll build your confidence and learn practical techniques to support you through pregnancy and labour.
My own mother's experience with a traumatic birth and postpartum depression had a significant impact on my upbringing. It's why I'm passionate about helping women approach birth with less fear, greater trust, and the confidence to make informed decisions.
My hope is that you finish this series feeling more prepared, connected to yourself and ready to step into birth with confidence, whatever your journey may bring!
WHO THIS SERIES IS FOR
This series is for expectant mothers who want to feel calmer, more confident and connected as they prepare for birth.
Whether you're new to hypnobirthing or simply looking for a gentle way to prepare your mind and body, these sessions offer practical tools alongside time to rest, reflect and connect with other women on a similar journey.
No previous experience with hypnobirthing is needed, just an openness to learning, slowing down and exploring a more positive approach to birth.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Is hypnobirthing only for unmedicated births?
Not at all! Hypnobirthing offers practical tools to support your mindset, relaxation and comfort, whatever your birth preferences.
How is hypnobirthing different from traditional antenatal classes?
Traditional antenatal classes often cover a broad range of topics, from labour and birth to newborn care. Hypnobirthing focuses more specifically on preparing your mind and body for birth.
Do I need to know how to meditate or visualise?
Not at all! You don't need any previous experience with meditation, visualisation or relaxation techniques. Everything is introduced gently, and you'll have the opportunity to explore what feels most natural for you. There's no right or wrong way to practise. The goal is to find tools that work for you.
When is the best time during pregnancy to attend?
You can join at any stage of pregnancy. These sessions offer an opportunity to begin exploring practical tools for birth, whether you're early in your journey or approaching your due date.
Do I need any previous experience with hypnobirthing?
Not at all! These sessions are suitable for beginners, so there's no need to have any prior knowledge or experience.
What if my birth doesn't go to plan?
Birth doesn't always unfold the way we expect, and that's okay. Hypnobirthing helps you prepare for different possibilities, so you can approach changes with greater confidence and understanding.
LOCATION
This series is held at Kenkō Studios, a peaceful wellness centre located at 40 Saint Benedicts Street, Eden Terrace, Auckland.
BRING
Please wear warm, comfortable clothing and bring a cushion, journal, pen, and water bottle. You're also welcome to bring an eye pillow. Tea, yoga mats, blankets, and bolsters are provided.
BOOKINGS
The next series begins Friday 27 November, followed by another series beginning in February. Each series runs weekly for three weeks, from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Bookings are made through the Kenkō Studios website. Select your preferred series below to reserve your spot.
This offering is $135 per person ($45 per session). The full programme and intro session are also available privately. Please refer to the hypnobirthing 'Private offerings' menu for further details or visit thisisostara.nz.
KIND WORDS
"Being able to connect with other women in such an intimate, safe and supportive space at Kenkō has been really special. I loved the varied and building hypnobirthing techniques, the conversations, pulling oracle cards, the deep relaxation, sound baths and just having somewhere to completely switch off and connect with myself and my baby." — Kirsty
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"Jess is light, fun and completely herself, but she still creates this beautiful space to go deeper when you need to, with absolutely zero judgement, and can bring strangers together in such an easeful way. The group sessions became such a lovely way to spend my evenings. I’m actually really sad they’re over because I feel like I was only just getting into it!" — Kirsty
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"I honestly don’t think I have enough words to explain how amazing Jess has been throughout this whole journey. She has been a real pillar of support during a time when I’ve felt excited, overwhelmed, nervous and emotional all at once. Jess has helped me focus not just on preparing for my baby, but on preparing myself too. She has such a beautiful energy and creates such a safe, warm and genuinely lovely space for people to just be." — Kirsty
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