Wild Olive Birth Company

08/10/2026

I take a break each summer to pour back into me. I was entering a new season of life that required me to confront the last bit of things I was avoiding. I had to get honest with myself, make room for joy, rebuild my capacity, and take inventory for where I'd spent time giving without reciprocity. The flow was always real, but moving now exposed what was unsettled.

As your instructor, I take responsibility for how I lead you through a flow. It isn't about getting between movements, it's about really releasing. We aren't trying to keep up, compare, sweat it out, or rush to the end. I'm not preparing you to jump back into life. I'm assisting you as you move through it.

Shake up what is unsettled. Be decisive. Let go. Stay curious. Listen.

I'm not leading this class as a gimmick or a fad. I believe in what I do, the why behind movement, and results that live beyond the mat.

So come stretch with me starting September 5 (Olivaya Stretch), or prepare your pregnant body for the greatest love story starting September 17 (Olivaya Mama Prenatal Yoga Series).

Visit and register at www.wildolivebirth.com/yoga

08/10/2026

🌿 Prenatal Yoga: More Than Just Stretching 🌿

Growing a human is hard work — prenatal yoga can help make it a little easier. Research shows regular practice during pregnancy may:

✔️ Reduce lower back and pelvic pain
✔️ Lower stress, anxiety, and symptoms of prenatal depression
✔️ Improve sleep quality
✔️ Support healthy blood pressure and reduce risk of pregnancy-induced hypertension
✔️ Increase flexibility and strengthen muscles used in labor
✔️ Shorten labor duration and reduce need for interventions
✔️ Build connection with your growing baby and a community of other expecting parents

At Olivaya Mama, our prenatal yoga classes are designed to meet you exactly where you are — no experience needed, all bodies and all trimesters welcome.

Register and pay what you can at www.wildolivebirth.com/yoga

Accessibility made possible through Polk County Early Childhood Iowa. Thank you to our supporters for making movement accessible.

08/08/2026

✨ NEW YOGA HOMES ALERT ✨

We are beyond excited to announce 2 new yoga homes for Olivaya Soma Yoga! Starting this September, you'll find us at AllLove Wellness and — two spaces that just get what we're building.

Where we practice matters. The right space isn't just four walls — it's the light, the openness, the ease of getting in the door and settling into your body without friction. Access matters. Room to move matters. A space that holds you without crowding you matters. That's exactly what these two spots give us.

🤍 Olivaya Mama finds its new home at — a space with the softness and openness this practice deserves, made for the beautiful, tender work of moving through motherhood.

🌿Olivaya Stretch lands at — open, grounded, comfortable and built for the kind of deep, intentional movement that lets your body actually unwind.

Both spaces let us show up fully for you — more room to breathe, more room to stretch, more room to just be. When the space works, the practice works. And these spaces work.

See you in September. We can't wait to move with you in these new homes. 🤍
Register TODAY at www.wildolivebirth.com/yoga

📍 AllLove Wellness |

08/08/2026

Olivaya Stretch
A moment to lengthen, release, and come back into your body.
Olivaya Stretch is designed to loosen tight muscles, restore range of motion, and ease the tension that builds up from sitting, standing, working, and simply living life in a body that carries a lot. Each class moves slow and with intention, giving you space to breathe into areas that feel stiff or stuck. You leave feeling looser, lighter, and more at home in yourself, ready to move through the rest of your day or week with more ease.

Every session opens with a guided meditation to quiet the mind and settle into the body before movement begins. From there, we flow through a blend of:

Gentle stretches — slow, restorative movements that release tension, improve flexibility, and calm the nervous system
Strength-building stretches — active, controlled holds that build stability and muscular endurance while deepening mobility
We close each class with a nutrient-rich juice to rehydrate and rejuvenate the body from the inside out, supporting gut health and helping your body absorb the benefits of the practice long after you leave the mat.

Location: Black Box DSM (Parking Lot Availability)
Time: 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Weekly: Saturdays, September 3 – October 31

Dates:
Saturday, September 5
Saturday, September 12
Saturday, September 19
Saturday, September 26
Saturday, October 10
Saturday, October 17
Saturday, October 24
Saturday, October 31

*No class October 3

Come as you are. Leave a little lighter

08/06/2026

Olivaya Mama - Prenatal Yoga Series is back and hosted at AllLove Wellness

Prenatal yoga offers real benefits during pregnancy: it eases hip and back tension, builds strength and stamina for labor, and improves balance as your body changes. Just as important, the breathwork you practice on the mat becomes a tool you can use through contractions and into your baby's first moments. It's also a chance to slow down, connect with your baby, and spend time with other women in the same season of life.

Join one class—or all. Each class focuses on unique support for pregnancy, labor and delivery, and postpartum.

What you'll get:
🧘‍♀️ Guided prenatal yoga flow with trimester modifications
🌬️ Breathwork and relaxation techniques for labor prep
💛 Pelvic floor and core awareness exercises
🤝 Community circle to connect with other local mamas
💬 Instructor available for questions after each session
🎁 Olivaya Bloom Welcome Bag: pregnancy snacks, water, and a journal

Event details:
📍 8527 University Blvd, Clive, IA
🕡 Thursdays, 6:30–7:30 PM
📅 September 17 – October 22
💸 Pay what you can
📝 Registration required: wildolivebirth.com/yoga

Come as you are, in whatever trimester you're in.

08/05/2026

We are gearing up for more Belly & Beyond!
🌟Share.Share.Share. 🌟The best birth is an evidence-based informed birth 🫶🏾

08/04/2026

🌟DATE CHANGE🌟

Healing Yoga in the Park
A Soma Yoga + Sound Bath Experience
Slow down. Breathe deeply. Reconnect with yourself in the beauty of nature.

Join us for an evening dedicated to healing, mindfulness, and community as we gather at Terra Lake for a gentle outdoor yoga practice followed by an immersive sound bath experience.

Whether you’re brand new to yoga or have practiced for years, this class is designed to help you:
• Release stress and tension
• Calm the nervous system
• Improve mobility and flexibility
• Connect with your breath
• Leave feeling grounded, refreshed, and restored

📅 Date: Thursday, August 19
🕖 Time: 7:00–8:00 PM
📍 Location: Terra Lake – Johnston, Iowa

08/03/2026

Happy 10 Years to an AMAZING program!
To our leaders, sponsors, partners, users, and greater community, thank you for your work to make our program a benefit to those that need it most.

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08/01/2026

Wild Olive Birth has a fresh new look!

Signing up for events, exploring community initiatives, and connecting with services is now easier than ever.

Upcoming events start early September, and registration opens soon.

Visit www.wildolivebirth.com to learn more, and sign up for our newsletter to be the first to know when registration opens.

07/27/2026

Introducing the Birthkeeper Learning Lab 🌿

Starting this fall, Wild Olive Birth is partnering with organizations to introduce the Birthkeeper Learning Lab -- practical, evidence-based skills across the full perinatal journey: prenatal care, birth, postpartum recovery, and infant feeding strategies, all with an eye toward strengthening case management services and client support.

Why this matters: Families navigating the perinatal period often interact with staff who aren't clinicians but who still shape their experience, including case managers, care coordinators, home visitors, and support staff. When these team members are equipped with accurate, evidence-based knowledge, they can better recognize red flags, offer informed guidance, and connect families to the right resources at the right time. Investing in this training is a direct investment in maternal and infant health outcomes.

Are you an organization looking to train your team on evidence-based perinatal health support?

Connect with me at [email protected] to learn more about the Birthkeeper Learning Lab.

🌟Doula Mentoring Scholarships Coming Soon!🌟