UMA ORIGINS
Doula & Yoga Training
2027

RETURN TO THE ORIGINS OF MATERNAL CARE

Module One

TWELVE WEEK VIRTUAL TRAINING
SEPTEMBER 2027

Module Two

ONE WEEK IN PERSON INTENSIVE
NOVEMBER 30, 2027

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UMA ORIGINS is a comprehensive training for those called to support mothers in the tender and transformative journey through pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and the profound transition into parenthood.

Rooted in education, embodied practice, and decades of experience, UMA ORIGINS weaves together the essential disciplines of birth and postpartum doula education, prenatal and postnatal yoga methodology, practices for meaningful interpersonal development. and holistic maternal care, creating a comprehensive foundation.

Through evidence-based education, movement, meditation, community, and mentorship, you will refine your knowledge, presence, and confidence to support families through one of life’s most expansive rites of passage.

Whether you are called to become a doula, deepen your work as a yoga teacher, expand your understanding of maternal wellness, or step more fully into service, this training offers a relevant foundation for the path ahead.

Knowledge. Practice. Presence.

  • Personal practices for mind body adaptability

  • Birth physiology and the landscape of labor

  • Prenatal and postpartum anatomy

  • Birth and postpartum doula foundations

  • Understanding & preparing for unique birth environments

  • Comfort measures and embodied support tools

  • Prenatal and postnatal yoga basics

  • Pelvic floor, recovery, and core restoration

  • Practices for nervous system regulation

  • Partner support and communication

  • Building a sustainable and aligned doula practice & business

  • Community care, mentorship, and holding space

What You’ll Learn

Anyone called to support mothers and parents through the transformative portal of birth and early postpartum.

Aspiring doulas, yoga teachers, birth workers, caregivers, and wellness professionals who feel deeply drawn to maternal health and support in pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.

This training is designed to meet you where you are and guide you toward a more aligned, informed, and heart-centered approach to supporting others.

Who This Is For

  • Weekly two hour live virtual sessions

  • Access to the UMA class app

  • Weekly emails with resources

  • Private ORIGINS group for community support & mentorship

  • Upon completion you will be added to our
    UMA doula referral list

  • As a weekly participant of the UMA ORIGINS virtual training you qualify to apply for the 6 Day in person intensive taking place in Los Angeles. This training is specific for those who have successfully completed the UMA ORIGINS 12 Week Virtual training. Space is limited.

Includes

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Patti has supported mothers throughout the perinatal journey for more than 25 years. As a mother of two, yoga and meditation teacher, and birth doula, she brings a grounded, compassionate presence to pregnancy, birth, and the transition into motherhood. UMA ORIGINS is the culmination of her decades of experience, weaving timeless wisdom with practical tools to support both practitioners and mothers through this profound season of transformation.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • No previous doula, birth, or yoga teaching experience is required to attend UMA Origins 12-Week Virtual training. This training is designed both for those beginning their path and for practitioners who want to deepen or expand their work in maternal care in a community setting.

  • Installment plans will be available once training is announced.

  • Yes. Upon successful completion of the 12 Week training you will receive an UMA ORIGINS certificate of completion.

  • While the program provides a strong foundation for birth and postpartum doula work, it is also designed for yoga teachers, birth workers, educators, and others who feel called to support women and families through the perinatal journey.

  • Mentorship and community are an important part of UMA Origins. The training is designed to offer continued guidance, connection, and opportunities to deepen your knowledge as you begin integrating the work into your own practice. Upon completion of the 12 Week Virtual Training you will qualify to apply for the in person 6 Day Intensive in Los Angeles.

  • UMA Origins is designed to give you a strong foundation of knowledge and practical tools to begin supporting mothers and families with greater confidence. You’ll leave with a clear understanding of a doula’s role, scope of practice, and how to continue developing your skills through real-world experience and ongoing learning.