Service: Labor and Birth Doula Context: Father, 2nd Child,…read more1st at-home birth Despite our preparations, our first birth taught us that we can always know, prepare, and expect more. We met Julie in our doula interviews early in our preparations, and with our first home-birth, we knew we needed someone with the knowledge to build our trust, the confidence to direct when needed, and the serenity to alleviate our anxieties. Julie brought every one of those to the table, and more! During our first birth, I couldn't help but feel like a third-wheel, understanding key parts of the birth, but serving mostly as an observer, with the occasional comforting words. In preparation for our 2nd, Julie offered both live Q&As, and preparatory, informative, and engaging classes, which helped prepare not only my wife, but myself in both what to expect and how to engage with each part of the birth. Rather than only observing, or waiting for direction, I became an active participant, predicting and understanding my wife's needs, while also being able to adapt as needed. As labor's frequently do, ours started late in the night, and with a quick call, Julie assessed the situation and determined to come over to help, even in the early stages. As a doula, she helped guide us into active labor, recognizing when we hit hurdles, and confidently and calmly discussed alternative positions and practices. Serving not only as doula, she frequently provided updates that would help our midwife determine how far along we were, and stayed by Laura's side through delivery! In the interest of time, I'll end with an appreciation of Julie's ability to frequently bridge the gap when all the participants became a little too single-minded; Julie would swoop in, suggesting breaks, and even cooking up some delicious meals! Even afterwards, Julie visited and brought a smorgasbord of home-cooked foods, taking the weight off of running a household, and letting my wife, my children, and myself, take time to simply be with each other. Thank you so much, Julie, for not only being what my wife needed, but helping me to be the same! P.S. For the Mother's perspective, Laura's review should post soon!

I'm so happy awakening mother is now on yelp! I met Julie at her Aquarian circle. I was pleased to…read moreget to know her and learned that she was a doula, I was researching to find one since I was recently pregnant. The more I got to know her, the more I felt she was perfect for me during this birth journey of mine! She is kind, patient, smart, nurturing, thoughtful, and so much more! She has deepened my knowledge of kundalini yoga, meditating and chanting. I feel so fortunate to have found Julie, she is truly an angel. I recommend her to everyone who is pregnant or wants to get pregnant. I am so happy that she has added hypnobabies to her doula services, I find it to be quite helpful. I want to scream from the mountain top to spread the word of what a gift Julie is, but in the same breath I want to keep her all to myself, she's that wonderful! If you're looking for any of the aforementioned services, look no more, Julie is the one!

Sol Yoga is a very nice studio. Lucy, the owner is super sweet and welcoming…read more The studio is very clean and well run. Good Yoga Instructors. About 20 to 25 mat size. Plenty of room. Good props too. I highly recommend Sol Yoga !!!

Professional, comfortable, knowledgeable and not intimidating…read more This studio is VERY welcoming! The classes offer something new and different every time. The staff is extremely friendly and supportive of wherever you are in your yoga journey!

Loving the new space, offerings and vibe. Wonderful workshops and community events to promote…read moreconnectedness with others one to one as well as in a group. Lobby is welcoming and spacious, props are available and clean, restroom is large and includes a shower. Staff are friendly and approachable. Highly recommend this studio!

Love taking classes at YogaPearl! I love that the intention here is centered around connecting to…read moreyour body and breathe, rather than being a "workout". Can't wait for the North Boulder location to open! I love their classes so much that I recently took the 200 hour YTT with Alia, Paige, and Kira. The experience was wonderful. A great mix of self discovery, yoga philosophy, alignment, and practice teaching. The community that they built for our trainees was magical. By creating a safe space, we were able to connect and learn even more from our peers. WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

As both a therapist and a yoga teacher, I value spaces that are ethical, professional, and…read moregenuinely supportive of growth. Yoga Pod Boulder embodies these qualities beautifully. The instructors are skilled and compassionate, the studio is clean and welcoming, and the community fosters both physical renewal and emotional well-being. When I first heard about the studio, I was misled by someone whose unethical behavior was directly tied to their role here and who was later dismissed. Experiencing the studio firsthand revealed just how inaccurate that portrayal was. In reality, Yoga Pod Boulder is built on authenticity, respect, and a high standard of practice.

I took my first class on a busy Saturday. I generally practice slow flows, but decided to try…read moresomething new- Rocket yoga. It mixes Ashtanga and Vinyasa. So challenging, the teacher, Jesse was kind and supportive. He did some gentle assists to help me align my spine, thank you Jesse. The changing rooms were clean. Front desk staff was polite. It was a great experience, I can't wait to go back.

I attended THYS when I lived in CO and I visit every time I return to the area. I love classes with…read moreKitty, the owner- she has studied yoga for a majority of her life and the depth and knowledge of her own practice shows in the wisdom she brings to her teaching. Her knowledge of anatomy shows too; she gives these small cues in class that have changed an entire pose for me. She is not just giving a class, she offers guidance on life. In the over-saturated wellness space of Boulder County, it's my favorite studio. COVID-19 note: The one star-reviews listed here seem to me to be an effort to encourage the studio owner to change their COVID-19 vaccination policies. If I were in Colorado right now, I would respect THYS's current COVID-19 safety policies, even if it meant I couldn't come just yet; I know I'd be welcomed back in time, everyone will be welcomed soon enough.

Hidden Yoga is a place that you can learn a lot about everything yoga - (with effort.) Kitty…read more(the owner) has decades of knowledge and experience with Instructing, YTT Training, Chanting, Meditation, and her Workshops are a perfect way to expand your yoga practice. I just took a 30 Day Yoga Challenge at the studio and it was one the best things I could have done for myself. Kitty gave out WONDERFUL prizes for those that finished and participated! I couldn't have loved it more! All the Instructors at Hidden Yoga Studio give challenging and invigorating classes - a great mix of asana postures flow, breathing, stretch, meditation and relaxation. The atmosphere and energy at Hidden Yoga is welcoming and magical. I love to spend much of my time there; learning from the instructors and having fun!

We love our classes with Anne!! She's a wonderful caring teacher and really knows her stuff. My…read morebaby and I almost never miss a week

Anne is a wonderful yoga instructor! She specializes in prenatal and postpartum (baby and me) yoga…read moreas well as mindfulness. She is very knowledgeable, personable, understanding, and enjoyable. I have loved taking both prenatal and baby and me classes with her. She has a lot of training and understanding about the body and the changes that take place during this time. She has a good eye for body mechanics and teaches her students about these changes.

These women are absolutely incredible. I found them in the last month of my pregnancy, and I'm so…read moregrateful I hired them. They offer prenatal visits, birth support, and postpartum visits. I hired them mostly for support during birth, but I ended up having a quick labor and a very challenging postpartum period. They were there for all of it in every way I needed them. Each woman brings a different set of skills to the table, but they all offer exceptional prenatal/labor/postpartum support. If you're considering hiring a doula for your birth, do yourself a favor and allow these women to help make it a beautiful experience.

Since you are reading this, I assume you have decided that a doula is a good idea for your birth…read more But if you are unsure, let me help you - the answer is YES. Especially if this is your first baby, after going through it, doing it without a doula is simply unimaginable. More on why below. Boulder and environs are not short on doulas as we learned when we moved here two months ago, seven months pregnant). Boulder Doula's Circle was recommended to us by a friend, but we were hesitant at first - like many health providers, on the "big day" you do not know which of the three doulas you might end up with. What if we had a favorite or were not crazy about one of them? This is intimate family stuff after all. However, after a 1:1 meeting and attending one of their monthly birth circle open houses at the Mamahood, we knew it was not just a case of being the "right fit" for us, but so much more. Suddenly we felt incredibly supported by these three very wise, very experienced, and very fun women. Each brings a unique set of skills to the table that will benefit you, not just on the big day, but throughout your pregnancy. Whether it was herbs, exercises, guiding us to other resources in the community, pre-natal home visits, or post-partum visits, Amanda, Rachel and April gave way more than we ever imagined. We were clueless, but by the time labor arrived we were super-educated, prepared, and confident. And the benefits of their support during labor cannot be overstated. Its difficult to express how grateful we are to these three. Another aspect of the team-doula approach: you can't end up in a situation where your one doula is on vacation or at another birth, leaving you in the lurch. Or, if, heaven-forbid, you have a marathon labor, you can get a hand-off, where one of them will come in as relief. A final thing to add - while we were on board with their approach, we saw other couples who had different ideas of what they wanted (or didn't want) and all three of the doulas were really non-judgmental and supportive. I suppose that in this world thats normal, but there was something genuine about it - its not that they were hiding what they really thought, but that they were truly not judging and wanted to do whats best for their pregnant mamas and their babies. In this incredible, exciting, daunting process of starting a family, I cannot stress how great it was to have these three as counsel. If this sounds too good to be true, message me and Ill be happy to share more details of our experience. Nikko

Stacey is hands down the best! When I decided to hire a doula for my labor and delivery I…read moreinterviewed 5 ladies before I met Stacey. From our first interaction I knew she would be the one by my side during such a special time in my life. Stacey is not only experienced and wise in her practice, but her caring personality shines through every part of her work. She was available to answer any of my questions leading up to the birth, she anticipated every one of my needs during labor, and she made sure me and my son were off to a great start at our post natal apt. I would highly recommend Stacey to any woman wanting an exception experience during their birth. I know I will be calling her for any future kiddos I have!

Stacey is absolutely amazing! I feel so lucky that I found Stacey to be our doula for the delivery…read moreof my first baby. From the minute my husband and I met her we instantly felt comfortable in her presence and we both naturally gravitated towards her, she seemed like someone we would have been friends with for years. Looking back on the entire experience, I know I would not have been able to do it without her. I ended up having a natural birth and Stacey was there to help me through it all. There were several times that I did not believe in myself or think I could do it and Stacey knew exactly what to say and knew exactly what to do to help make me feel mentally strong and physically better. I have told all my friends about Stacey and strongly encourage them to use her when they decide to have a baby. I know for sure my husband and I will be calling on Stacey when we go to have baby number two. Stacey is incredibly knowledgable and so easy to relate to and get along with, I was able to be completely myself with her and was able to talk with her like I'd known her for years. I was so happy to have her by my side when the nurses asked me questions or advised me on things that I wasn't sure about. Knowing Stacey's resume, background and years of experience I knew I could trust in her advise and opinion. I knew she was looking out for what was best for me and that ultimately it was my decision but she was there to help me understand all my options. All in all, my husband and I would have paid five times as much to have Stacey there, she truly was so amazing. Thank you Stacey!

This review is long long overdue…read more They are conveniently located off of 28th street and have a shared parking lot with Dot's Diner and Batteries Plus. Getting back on the in person yoga bandwagon after what felt like an eternal COVID hiatus I find myself at Radiance Power Yoga. A welcoming space that is clean, nurturing and inspiring. My favorite classes here are the flow vinyasa, each instructor bringing their special sauce and magic. They also offer family flow classes as well as prenatal and baby and me. Weekday and weekend classes host a fun community of folks, many of which have been coming here for years. Highly recommend visiting this space. It's one of the few remaining truly local and intimate spaces. Website shows special for 21 days for just $69.

I absolutely love this community. The teachers and the owner are all amazing! It's not just an…read moreincredible yoga workout, it's also mindfulness, philosophy, community, and therapy. I always leave classes feeling refreshed, rejuvenated, and happy. I've tried most of the classes and they've al been great! The post-natal yoga class was so welcoming. I also did the family class and the instructor was so wonderful. My kids absolutely loved it! If you're wondering if you should buy the membership, you absolutely should!