The aim of the Gentle Birth Method Hypnobirth ‘The Gowri Way’ programme is to increase confidence and deepen bonding between mother, father and baby — and to remove fear of the birth process.
GBM Hypnobirth ‘The Gowri Way’ — 4-Week Course (Including Weekly Yoga)
Our Gentle Birth Method Hypnobirth ‘The Gowri Way’ 4-week course also includes weekly pregnancy yoga until birth (with GBM Hypnobirth ‘The Gowri Way’ top-ups). The course can be started from 20 weeks for a £395 donation for the full course.
- Start from: 20 weeks pregnant (or above)
- Donation: £395 for the full 4-week course
- Format: Live online via Zoom
- Length: 4 weekly sessions, 90 minutes each
- Birth partner: Strongly encouraged to attend
Course Times (UK Time)
Your first class takes place on either a Tuesday (6:30–8:00 pm) or a Saturday (10:00–11:30 am) — UK time, live on Zoom. After that first session, subsequent dates are arranged with your cohort, so they work for everyone.
Enrol from around 20 weeks of gestation for maximum benefit.
What You’ll Learn
This course introduces the Mental Preparation part of the Gentle Birth Method, developed over 30 years. The course is live so it can meet the needs of each couple, with a chat option so individual queries can be addressed and couples are well supported.
- Self-hypnosis that you can learn and use on a daily basis — for birth and for the rest of your life
- Visualisation techniques to support a normal pregnancy and birthing experience
- Birth education through visualisation
- Advice and visualisation for optimal positioning of your baby in the womb
- Partner’s massage taught to couples
- Movements for birth — gentle walks, micro-movements with yoga, and Alexander technique posture awareness
- How to use your breath to manage surges / contractions
- Pelvic birthing zone preparation techniques — with oils and a self-stretch technique
- Advice on appropriate eating and supplements
- Tummy wrap techniques and why you should use them
- Pre and post-natal support for your baby and your belly
- Post-natal recovery, care, and tips for post-natal diet
Each session ends with a focused and effective Birth Rehearsal.
About Self-Hypnosis and Visualisation
Self-hypnosis teaches you to mentally switch off from your immediate surroundings and enter a calm, dream-like state. You are in an alternate state of awareness where everything feels peaceful and distant — much like day-dreaming. In self-hypnosis, you are mentally receptive. The positive suggestions given to you, combined with an understanding of how your body gives birth, build your confidence in your body’s natural ability to birth. This prepares both body and mind for a confident birth.
Visualisation helps you to mentally “see” and positively influence structures within your body — your muscles, your cervix, your birthing zones — and promotes hormone balance. You also visualise and communicate with your baby in the womb.
What’s Included
- Emailed class summaries after each session
- The GBM Pregnancy Guidelines and Summary Chart
- Two MP3 audio downloads: “Prepare for Birth” by Gowri and “Continuous Visualisation” by Gowri — to listen to daily throughout your pregnancy
- Weekly live Pregnancy Yoga classes (with 30-minute relaxation and visualisation top-ups) from enrolment through to your birth
Weekly Yoga (Until Birth)
Wednesdays, 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm (UK time)
- 60 minutes of specialist pregnancy yoga with micro-movements for birth
- Followed by 30 minutes of relaxation and GBM Hypnobirth visualisation top-ups
This session is for pregnant mothers. Birth partners are welcome to join the 30-minute visualisation.
What you’ll need: yoga mat, small and large cushions, a blanket, and water.
After Booking
Once your booking is received, we’ll email:
- Your Zoom link for the 4-week hypnobirth course
- Your Zoom link for the weekly Wednesday pregnancy yoga
- A Google Drive link to access the GBM Pregnancy Guidelines and MP3 audio files
Once payment is received, you’ll be sent your Zoom links and course materials.
We can also arrange payment plans so you can split the cost over a few months — please get in touch to discuss.
Enquiries
Email: info@gbmfoundationclinic.com
Or: gowrimotha@gentlebirthmethod.com
WhatsApp: 07901 572285