The Ma Circle Project brings prenatal and postpartum yoga, education, and community support to mamas through accessible Ma Circles, offered online and in partnership with local organizations.
What Happens in a Ma Circle
Who It Serves
The Ma Circle Project is designed for pregnant and postpartum mamas, especially those who may not have access to consistent support, education, or community.
This includes:
Why It Matters
The U.S. faces significant inequities in maternal health.
Black and Native American women are two to three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes.
Research suggests these disparities are influenced by chronic stress, lack of support, and inequities in care.
Ma Circles are designed to address part of this gap by providing consistent support, movement, education, and community.
Why It Works
Research and experience show that movement, education, and community support can meaningfully improve pregnancy and postpartum outcomes.
Studies have shown that:
↓ stress
↑ confidence
↑ support
↓ complications
These are simple, accessible supports that can make a meaningful difference in how mamas experience pregnancy, birth, and recovery.
Ma Circles are offered online and in partnership with community organizations.
This allows the program to:
MAMATHON
You can help expand access to pregnancy, birth, and postpartum support.
Consistent support, movement, and community can change how mamas experience pregnancy, birth, and recovery.
