28/01/2025
Thank you for trusting me with your Mother's Blessing Rob, more of this please universe💫
"I first met Jo at one of her prenatal yoga classes. She held the space so beautifully and I found the class unexpectedly emotional and moving. I knew I didn't want a typical baby shower and was drawn to the idea of a mother's blessing. Following an intuition, I reached out to Jo to ask if she would facilitate the day and was very grateful when she said yes.
She understood the importance of it being a personal day and was really open to all of the ideas I had as well as bringing many of her own. She was very sensitive to what I might be comfortable with or what I felt my friends would be comfortable with, as I was a bit worried about it being too hippy or weird for some of my guests!
We decided on a rough plan of an opening meditation, some movement, a sharing circle in which people share their good intentions and well wishes and some singing. My friends brought contributions for a birthing necklace and other good omen objects and together we made a beautiful mandala that Jo had set up for us and rolled beeswax candles for people to light when I go into labour.
Having someone else facilitate the day meant that we could all completely relax and enjoy the moment. It also created a sense of ceremony and of something really special and meaningful happening. She fit in perfectly, and it felt like having another friend there—a great balance of supportive but not intrusive. I hadn't realised how personal and emotional the whole experience was going to be beforehand, hence how important it was to have someone that I really felt safe with and who I trusted to be there with my inner circle at quite a vulnerable and intimate moment for both me and my friends. She's also a talented photographer!
I would highly recommend having Jo facilitate a mother's blessing ceremony for you. She really cares about the topic, and it was clear it was not just a job for her but that the journey into motherhood is something she feels truly passionate about."
🥹 Thanks Rob! Xx
