Root to Rising for the Postpartum Period

About the Series
Root to Rising is a 4-week postpartum series created to support mothers and babies through movement, rest, and community connection. Each week combines gentle Pilates-based movement, practical occupational therapy tools, and honest conversation in a safe, welcoming circle. Together, we’ll reclaim rest, listen to our bodies, and rise in community not in isolation.

TIME: MONDAYS · 2:30–3:30 PM

DATES: OCT. 20 · OCT. 27 · NOV. 3 · NOV. 10

What to Expect Each Week

• Week 1 | Being Heard + Witnessed – We’ll open in circle, share our voices, and use grounding breathwork to reconnect with our bodies.
• Week 2 | Rest Without Guilt – Explore restorative movement and micro-rest strategies that you can weave into daily life with your baby.
• Week 3 | Inner Wisdom Over Comparison – Learn to trust your own body and baby through functional movement and reflective sharing.
• Week 4 | Rising Together – Celebrate community, strength, and shared wisdom while resisting the myth of the “perfect mom.”

Your Facilitators

Ayisha Lewthwaite, Occupational Therapist (OT) – Ayisha brings her expertise in women’s health, mental health, and daily life function, weaving OT strategies with embodied practices that support mothers beyond the studio.

Maddy Graham, Pilates Instructor & Kinesiologist – Maddy guides gentle Pilates-inspired movement designed for postpartum recovery, strength, and nervous system support.

Together, we hold space for mothers and babies to feel heard, supported, and connected.

Why join?

We believe recovery is about building strength and compassion for both body and mind. With our combined backgrounds in therapy and movement, we’ll guide you through a supportive, evidence-based approach that’s gentle, effective, and sustainable.

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