My name is Maura Shirey and Iāve been passionate about wellness and health promotion for as long as I can recall. Growing up outside of Boston, I spent my youth engaging in competitive athletics and havenāt stopped moving since! Always with an eye on self-improvement, Iāve become the go-to person with family and friends for all health and fitness topics.
Wellness is what I do. Community is what I build. I live and breathe health for myself, for my family, with my clients and friends. Iām motivated by the hope that we can impact the health of future generations with incremental daily steps both individually and collectively.
I have the absolute gift of being the proud mother to two inspiring, magical, magnetic boys who keep challenging me to evolve each and everyday.Ā Once upon a time, I was a Registered Nurse and have a long and varied history working in health/fitness making me well prepared to nourish, support and guide my tribe of eager learners.
Photo Credit Meron Tekie Menghistab for the New York Times
Welcome, I’m so glad you’re here.
So, how did Bodies for Birth begin and how can I help you?
During pregnancy with my first born, I felt completely set adrift. My body was changing every. single. day.Ā My mood was changing every. single. day.
Not only did my clothes no longer fit, but my exercise routine felt all wrong, my anxiety was sky-high and none of the pregnancy books in the world could help the gnawing feelings of uncertainty that edged out the excitement and joy of being fully present in pregnancy.
Nine years ago, Bodies for Birth laid its foundation as a prenatal and postpartum fitness company, but over time, it’s proven to be so much more.Ā Bodies for Birth is where you can find not only expert instruction in pre- and postnatal fitness, but where you can relax into being fully supported and nourished. It’s where you can become connected not only to outside resources, but to the resources that live within you.
At Bodies for Birth, we go far beyond the exercises.Ā The exercise, while vital,Ā is simply a vehicle toward greater enlightenment.Ā It’s a means of freeing up fear, anxiety, tension and overwhelm.Ā It’s the path to greater self-awareness.
Through mindfulness based training, we cultivate an inner sense of well-being and calm. A deep knowing evolves.Ā A sense of trust in your inner wisdom despite living in an ever changing body takes hold.Ā This practice and way of being allows you a greater capacity not only to survive, but to happily thrive in pregnancy mentally, emotionally and physically.
I have the privilege of witnessing individuals as they gain physical and mental strength, tackling the unexpected withĀ resilience and grace. I get to “mother the mother”, to bearĀ witness to their evolution as they experience this wild ride.Ā For this, I am forever humbled and grateful.
So, are you ready to feel empowered, calm, clear and strong?
Are you ready to be a zen-like pregnant goddess?
Take a journey with me during pregnancy to train your mind and body for this transformative time.Ā Amaze yourself as you emerge calmer and stronger than you ever thought possible. I’ve got you.
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