Radiant birth is a holistic, 2-day  immersion lovingly designed to fully support you as you navigate pregnancy and your new skin, as well as prepare you for what lies beyond your bump.

Guided by some of Melbourne’s best educators from the fields of yoga, nutrition, traditional Chinese medicine and birth education this course will provide you with a variety of tools for the safest rite of passage, not just for your baby but for you as you make the transition from maiden to mother or if you’re returning to the birth space again.

We support women, birthing people, and families through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum with evidence-based knowledge, practical guidance, and deep respect for personal choice. We know that birth is both an intimate experience and a major life transition—one that deserves thoughtful preparation and trusted support.

Our one-of-a-kind birth education blends modern insights with traditional wisdom from both Eastern and Western practices, offering an immersive in-person group course that begins each day with prenatal slow flow yoga and private sessions for a personalised approach. We go beyond standard birth preparation, equipping you with practical tools, physiological understanding, and real-world strategies to help you navigate labour and early parenthood with confidence.

In addition to education, our collective of experienced birth and postpartum doulas, are here to ensure you have continuity of care from pregnancy through the fourth trimester. Whether you’re planning a home birth or a hospital birth, we help you clarify your options, advocate for your choices, and experience birth in a way that aligns with your needs.

We are not just educators—we are active birth workers. Every lecturer and doula at Radiant Birth is in the field, supporting real families in birthing suites, homes, and during the transformative postpartum period. Our knowledge comes from lived experience, ensuring our teaching is practical, relevant, and deeply informed by the realities of birth and life.

With compassion always,

Josie x

Owner, Radiant Birth

Course Flow

Day 1: 12:30pm - 7:00pm

12:30pm Introduction session and Waivers

1:30pm Prenatal slow flow - 1 hour

2:30pm Snacks provided

3:00pm Active Birth Education  and Birth Stories

Understanding the physiological birthing process and the anatomy of birth followed by birth stories

• Dispelling fear 

• What to expect the days leading up to birth 

• Western pain intervention

• The energetics of birth

• Creating a birth environment

• Partner counter techniques and managing pain 

• The sharing of birth stories from mothers how have already birthed

Day 2: 11.15am - 5.00pm 

11:15am Prenatal slow flow yoga 

12:15pm Lunch provided by Morning Market 

12:30pm The Golden Month and Nutrition 

• Honouring the first 40 days after birth from a Traditional Chinese perspective 

• Restoring the Mother’s Jing energy 

• Warming, healing foods and rituals to help nourish the new mother 

• Eastern perspective on physiological changes after birth 

• Nutrition for breastfeeding and pregnancy 

• Setting up for a thriving postpartum period 

2:30pm Snack break + Questions

3:00pm Birth Plans

• Applying course learnings into a physical birth plan 

• Manifesting our desires and facing fears in the birth space 

The details

Location:  202A High St, Northcote VIC 3070

Parking Options:

On-Street Parking: High Street and surrounding streets offer on-street parking. However, availability can vary, especially during peak times.​ We will facilitate breaks in case you need to move your car.

Public Car Parks: Nearby public car parks may be available. It's advisable to check local signage for time restrictions and fees.​

Public Transport Options:

Train: Northcote Railway Station, on the Mernda Line, is approximately a 10-minute walk from the studio.​

Tram: Tram route 86 runs along High Street, with stops close to the studio.​

Bus: Several bus routes service the Northcote area, with stops near High Street.​

For the most accurate and up-to-date information on public transport routes and schedules, please consult the Public Transport Victoria (PTV) website or app.​ Given that parking availability can vary, especially on weekends, using public transport may provide a more convenient option.

Date & Time: June 28 12:30pm-7pm and June 29 11:15am-5pm

Each day begins with a Yoga class for the woman or birthing person, the partner or support person is then welcome to attend the rest of the course. They may choose to wait in the upstairs area, go for a walk or grab a drink or bite nearby.

What to Bring: Comfortable clothing, a notebook and pen, water bottle, and any questions or topics you’d love to explore.

The yoga class

Yoga taught with care and commitment to honour you and your baby.

Our yoga course is extensively created by professionally certified health workers who are qualified to support pregnant and birthing women. 

Each class is designed to address the common anatomical concerns and changes in the physical body that arise during pregnancy. 

These include (and are not limited to):

1. Back pain 

2. Stability in the sacroiliac joint 

3. Abdominals shifts 

4. Pelvic floor 

Expect to learn appropriate pranayama (breathing techniques) for both pregnancy and labour as well as optimal movement and positions for during labour. Study relaxation and mindful meditation techniques to take in the birth space, all practical and helpful tools used to manifest a more positive pregnancy and birthing experience.