Midwife Life: Educating Women on All Things Pregnancy, Birth, Postpartum Care, and Careers in Healthcare with Diane Ortega

26: Yoga, Birth, and the Power of Connection: A Conversation with Nikki Brewer


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In this heart-centered conversation, Diane sits down with Nikki Brewer—a
yoga instructor, doula, birth educator, and mom of three—to explore the
powerful connection between yoga, birth, and the motherhood journey.

With over 15 years of yoga experience and a background supporting laboring women, Nikki brings deep wisdom and compassion to every class she teaches. From embracing strength and surrender during pregnancy to
building community in postpartum recovery, Nikki shares how yoga can
guide women through the physical, emotional, and spiritual transformations
of motherhood.

What We Cover:

  • Nikki’s story: from yoga teacher to mother, doula, and studio owner
  • How yoga prepares the body, mind, and breath for labor
  • What it means to “sink and surrender” in birth
  • The critical role of community in postpartum recovery
  • Simple, grounding practices any mom can do today
  • Why motherhood and yoga are both acts of connection—mind, body, and spirit
  • Memorable Quotes:
    “The first thing I learned about yoga is that it’s a connection of mind, body,
    and spirit. Motherhood taught me the same thing.”
    – Nikki Brewer

    “Strong women empower one another—and that’s exactly what our postnatal yoga space is all about.”

    Resources & Links:

    • Learn more about Willow AZ Midwife Centers → https://willowbirthcenteraz.com/
    • Follow Diane on Instagram → @the.midwife.life.co
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