My husband and I took the weekend birthing class with Genie from Birth Journeys a couple of…read moreweekends ago and were SO glad we did! We were a little concerned that - being that they are doulas - the class might be a little "hippy dippy" and pushing us towards birth choices we were not quite on board with but we found nothing of the sort. Genie was quite adept at giving us ALL available options openly and without judgement. She was funny, friendly, and easy to listen to. We learned so much more than just the birth stages - the information we learned is going to really come in handy in the weeks to come and helped us feel much more prepared than any book would. Thank you!!!

My husband and I were very happy with our (Zoom) Birthing Class with VT Birth Journeys. We took the…read more2 class weekend intensive and it flew by. Genie has a great and positive vibe and it felt very thorough but not overwhelming. Genie shared a lot of resources to review what she presented and how/where to learn more, and I have gone back to those a lot since. I felt she covered all my concerns and questions. It's nice to have some local community info for after birth/new families, too, if you're in the Burlington area, but this online class would also be great for anyone anywhere. It would be nice to be able to go in person, of course, but I felt very invited to participate and ask questions. It didn't seem like there was too much lost in being all online in Covid times. I also feel I know where to look further (if needed) for ways to get in gear both physically and mentally before my birth. Thank you, Birth Journeys!

I can't say enough good things about the team at Evolution…read more Prenatal yoga was so much fun during pregnancy. Being part of a community of other expecting women was really wonderful and supportive! It was also a great way to relax, stretch & exercise. I always looked forward to sharing my status with the group & hearing others before we practiced yoga. Susan is the very best!! Lucky me, I also got to take advantage of Evolution's massage therapy offering a couple times with Annemarie Altadonna. Wow! Her prenatal massages are outstanding - don't hesitate to book one! Take advantage of that "pregnancy card"!! Huge thank you to Jessica & Evolution for the terrific birthing class we attended to prepare for our first baby. The labor comfort & coping techniques, hospital tour, birth beliefs and postpartum education (and so much more) was so helpful on our big day! I'd also like to give a big shout out to Sally MacFadyen and her breastfeeding class hosted at Evolution. Sally is no joke, a boob and baby whisperer! Having her come visit us postpartum was extremely helpful as well. Highly recommend taking her class & following up with her once you're home with your new baby. Looking forward to their new addition in Essex and to try out some new parent groups & postnatal yoga/strengthening classes!

Thoughts from my wife:…read more I want to share how grateful I am for the community and space that Susan at Evolution has created. There is so much power in the practice that they offer, and I am overjoyed to be a part of it in so many ways. I really felt the impact during labor, and am just so thankful. Really exited to return to practice with our babe! Thoughts from me: Birth classes were an essential part of our preparation for our first child. I found Susan's teaching-style to be effective, easy-to-follow, and kind. I had zero prior experience with babies, so it was very important for me to get early exposure to the tools and techniques for taking care of an infant. Thanks Susan for helping us get started!

Anna is just amazing in so many ways and I'm beyond grateful to have had her guidance throughout my…read morepregnancy, during delivery and for sleep training my 4 month old. I read all the books she recommended during pregnancy but it was lovely to also just text her any random question I had. And she always responded with evidence based research and the most objective perspective she had. During delivery, we would have been lost without her, specially my husband ;) who just forgot everything we had practiced when my contractions started. My labor was ~36hrs and I didn't feel it like a marathon because Anna broke it down into manageable sprints and I had the natural birth I wanted, even though it was a complicated delivery. Lastly, she just helped us train our 4 month old to sleep by himself and it's been barely 5 days and it's already night and day. I was soooo scared of traumatizing my child but by now, I knew that I could do it with Anna's guidance. It ended up being super smooth and most importantly, my son is the happiest now and we are all better rested and don't need nighttime help!! Just in time for my return to work I would recommend Anna for everything related to pregnancy, postpartum and sleep training! And she's also just a great person with infinite love for babies and mothers.

Anna was the literal greatest - we could not have gotten through the first few months of our…read morechild's life without her. She was the literal best in a myriad of ways - flexible, intelligent, thoughtful, caring, and knowledgeable in the very difficult world of infant sleep training!! Our baby is sleeping through the night and it's all thanks to Anna. She was even better than the strong recommendation we received from a mutual friend. An angel!!!

Greer is absolutely the best doula my husband and I could have asked for! We were really nervous…read morebefore and during the birth of our son, but she helped put our minds at ease by offering practical guidance and emotional support. Her pain management tips during labor were invaluable--it was like she knew what I wanted and needed before I could even verbalize it! Further, her kindness and encouragement motivated me to persevere when I felt like giving up. I would recommend Greer to any pregnant couple without hesitation! She is truly a gem of a doula and an all around beautiful soul.

From the owner: You birth, your story. Inclusive, empowering, and uplifting Birth and Postpartum Doula support that…read morefits your needs.

Heather was the best choice I made for my pregnancy and birth. She compassionately guided me…read morethrough my choices every step of the way, provided evidence based information for everything and when asked, gave her opinion but never, ever made me feel like she had an agenda. It was clear that her priority was for me to have the experience I wanted and for me to be supported in my choices. She took such good care of my partner and I during the labor, feeding us and making sure we knew when was a good time to sleep, drink, move... all the things that you can easily forget about when you're in the middle of something so intense. She was steady, calm and confident presence and I would recommend her to anyone. She's really funny, too and has such a great personality. My toddler and dogs love her!

From the owner: Heather Gallagher Doula Care specializes in caring for individuals and families going through…read morepregnancy, birth (including surrogacy and adoption), postpartum and death. Heather provides custom support through resource sharing, practical support, comfort measures, emotional support and more.

I'm sure that the only reason you don't see more 5-star reviews for Yoga Vermont is because the…read morestudents are so blissed out from class that they don't have time for writing Yelp reviews. I've taken classes with both Scott and Kathy, who have quite different approaches to but equally deep knowledge of Ashtanga yoga. Kathy is very chatty and very hands-on (with those who wish it), with plenty of compliments and suggestions for pose modifications for each of her students. Scott is a quieter sort, and while he frequently offers verbal amendments, doesn't do much hands-on assistance. Kathy seems more apt to encourage her students to modify a pose based on what they need, whereas Scott seems to encourage students to engage the pose as it was intended. (For example, I tend to brace my arm against my thigh during triangle: Kathy would encourage my use of triangle as a twist, wheres Scott recommended I instead brace my hand on my shin so I could reach higher with my other hand. Both totally correct approaches, it seems to me: just dependent on where you put your emphasis.) Whichever approach you prefer, you'll find excellent teaching at Yoga Vermont!

I can't say enough good things about this studio. Kathy is absolutely fantastic; she is my favorite…read moreof any Ashtanga instructor I've encountered. She's down to earth, fun, kind, and patient, and her knowledge of the practice is just incredible. The other Ashtangis were welcoming, too, and so inspiring :) I began working with intermediate series here last fall and my practice developed so quickly thanks to Kathy, Leo, and Scott. I broke my back in a snowboarding accident only a couple months after I discovered Yoga Vermont and I really missed practicing there --- if you are looking for a studio (albeit, Ashtanga isn't for everyone, but this isn't a review for that!), this is your place.