Becoming More: Yoga Retreat for Pregnant Couples

Curious about how yoga can support you on your journey towards birth — or simply want some time together before everything changes?

Join us on a special yoga retreat for expecting couples…

Over one nourishing weekend, you’ll move, breathe, and connect with each other and a community walking the same path. You’ll be 100% taken care of so that you can focus on each other and the life that you are creating.

Part birth preparation, part soul restoration, Becoming More is about making space for love, courage, and the beautiful unknown ahead.

This is your opportunity to take the ULTIMATE BABYMOON: a weekend away before baby expands your family.

But even better than your usual babymoon, we will take care of everything for you and infuse it with yoga (including yoga for birth!), mindful connection, joyful conversations and good food. We can’t imagine any better way to connect, rest, and prepare yourselves as a team for birth and the ongoing journey of becoming more.

We are calling on pregnant couples to join us for this transformational 3 day/2 night retreat on March 13-15, 2026 in the wondrous Blue Mountains – just 90 minutes west of Sydney.

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3 days and 2 nights of charming yet modern accommodation
Shine Shakti’s signature Yoga for Birth workshop for couples
Morning and afternoon yoga sessions for everyone: suitable for pregnancy and a range of yoga abilities and experience levels
Guided conversations about the inner journeys of pregnancy, birth, and beyond
Nourishing vegetarian meals and lots of treats on all days
Teas, juices, kamboocha, and coffee from the region
Fire ceremony, music, and dessert by the fire pit (weather permitting)
Full access to the grounds of the property in Bilpin (nestled in the bush)
Easy access to Bilpin’s historical sites and botanical gardens
Opportunities to wander and explore, rest and nap, and connect with others

What’s Included…

The Location

This is the Blue Mountains in a way that you have never seen it before! We are staying at a unique property that spans 43 picturesque acres within the core of Bilpin apple country. The views from the main house over the beautiful Grose Valley are nothing short of breathtaking!

Think expansive lawns, majestic old trees, and sky that never ends. On clear nights, the spectacular stars are not to be missed.

All of this is just a few minutes off the main highway that runs through Bilpin. Known for its apple orchards and fruit picking, Bilpin is a short 90 minute drive away from Sydney.

The property includes a large and light-filled house with an expansive function space (hello, yoga studio!), kitchen, communal dining room, modern bathrooms, additional toilets, a large outdoor deck, fire pit, and other amenities.

The accommodation consists of:

5 charming ensuite cabins, each with its own view, over the gorgeous valley
4 spacious bedrooms with shared bathrooms in the main house

Who is This Retreat For?

Any couple who is expecting a baby. You don’t have to be at a particular stage of pregnancy or be planning a particular type of birth.

And – you don’t need to have prior yoga experience or prowess! The intentionality of calm and connection infuses the weekend and everything will be made tailored to the unique group of couples.

You need to consider joining us if:

You want time to rest, relax, and connect before baby arrives.
You need to get away from the busyness of day to day life to make space for pregnancy, each other, and what’s to come.
You are curious about how yoga and conversational practices can support your birth preparation.
You want to meet other couples going through the journey.
You crave being fully taken care of for a whole weekend!

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You’ve probably already guessed: this is not your regular yoga retreat. Our vibes are…

Spaciousness.

The schedule is not jam packed. There is time to rest and cuddle, walk and soak in the fresh air and explore the inner journey. There is space away from the pressures of day-to-day life to truly breathe.

Freedom.

Participate in what you want, how you want. Need to sleep in? Coming to yoga but preferring to take it easy? Perfect, sessions include options and modifications. Let this be a weekend where you get what you need.

Connection.

Opportunities for connection with yourself, your baby, or each other! There will be guided conversations, as well as lots of opportunities over meals and around the property to get to know the other couples.

The Yoga

A highlight of the retreat is our signature Yoga for Birth workshop for couples. We deep dive into how yoga can support you as a team to prepare for labour and birth, and you will leave with heaps of practical yoga-inspired tools and techniques to take with you.

In addition, each morning there will be a gentle, flowing yoga class to help you stretch, wake up, and land in your body. Afternoon classes will be more focused on rest, relaxation and connection.

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The Food

How good will it be to be cooked for… for a whole weekend! Nourishing and varied vegetarian meals, snacks, and treats will be provided throughout your stay.

Think hearty and varied, fresh and filling - yet easy to digest for pregnant and non-pregnant bodies! These meals are included:

Afternoon tea on Friday when you arrive
Dinner on Friday evening
Breakfast on Saturday morning
Morning tea on Saturday morning
Lunch on Saturday afternoon
Afternoon tea on Saturday
Dinner on Saturday evening
Desserts and non-alcoholic drinks on Saturday night
Breakfast on Sunday morning
Morning tea on Sunday before you head off

Additionally: teas, juices, kamboocha and coffee from the region are available around the clock in the kitchen of the main house.

Your Hosts

Your retreat is lovingly curated by wife and husband team Emma and Sandeep. Emma is an experienced yoga teacher specialising in pregnancy and postpartum; she leads pregnancy yoga teacher trainings and birth preparation workshops. Her partner Sandeep is a skilled educator and an expert facilitator when it comes to holding space for joyful and vulnerable times.

Having journeyed through two pregnancies and births together, they have 2 small children. Emma and Sandeep have experience jointly facilitating workshops, including yoga for birth for pregnant couples.

Accomodation Options & Pricing

EARLY BIRD PRICING AVAILABLE UNTIL JANUARY 15TH!

Private Cedar Cabin

These gorgeous self-contained studio cabins are classy and cosy. Just down the hill from the main house, you will enjoy the opportunity to step away from the action and have your own private space to snuggle and catch-up. Each cabin has a recently renovated bathroom (with either a large bathtub or deluxe shower), basic kitchenette, sofa, queen size bed, tv, split system air conditioning, and a private balcony.

$2,150 per couple (full price)

$1,850 per couple (early bird)

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Room in the Main House

Looking for something a bit more communal and budget friendly? The spacious main house has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and additional toilets attached. You’ll share a bathroom with another couple, but your bedroom is completely private and completely yours.

All bedrooms have a queen size bed – except one with a king. The first couple who reserves a room in the house gets a free upgrade!

$1,750 per couple (full price)

$1,350 per couple (early bird)

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How to Sign Up

If you feel called to be here, don’t wait. It is time to prioritise yourselves, and it is time to prioritise this pregnancy beyond attending appointments and sharing your baby registry.

All you need to save your spot is a $500 deposit. Simply fill out this form letting us know which accommodation option you’re after, and we’ll be in touch within 24 hours to organise your deposit and set aside your room!

Rooms will be given on a first come, first served basis. All remaining charges are due by February 13th, 2026. Deposits are non-refundable except in the unlikely case of the organisers cancelling the retreat (100% refund) or extenuating, unavoidable circumstances on your end (up to 50% at the discretion of the organisers).