Matrescence, Autonomy & Yoga for Homebirth with Claire Holloway

In this episode, I speak with Claire Holloway, founder of The Centre of Bright Beginnings in Perth. Claire shares her journey from engineering to motherhood, infertility to empowerment, and how chronic pain and birth experiences shaped her work.

Together we explore:

• What matrescence really means and why it validates mothers’ experiences
• The intersections of yoga philosophy, autonomy, and homebirth
• How pelvic floor care, breath, and softness matter as much as strength
• Cultural considerations: intergenerational trauma, Indigenous birth, and reclaiming sacred practices
• The role of community in sharing empowering birth stories

Claire also shares details of her Yoga for Home Birth program and her free community gatherings for homebirth families.

Where to find Claire:

https://www.yourbrightbeginning.com.au/

Community catchup details (in-person and online)

Free webinar: Plan Your Dream Homebirth

Yoga for Homebirth program

A Special Deal Claire is offering YOU our wonderful listeners

For any listeners of the podcast who sign up for Yoga for Homebirth, you can receive a FREE 60min bonus 1:1 session with Claire (online or in-person)

To access this offer, please send me an email to Claire at: claire@yourbrightbeginning.com.au once you complete the signup and mention the podcast:)

Claire Holloway is the owner and facilitator of The Centre of Bright Beginnings in Perth. With a background as a metallurgical engineer, Claire’s own matrescence journey—through infertility, emergency C-section, VBAC homebirth, chronic pain, and postpartum challenges—inspired her to shift paths.

She now supports parents with a unique blend of prenatal and postnatal yoga, Bowen Therapy, matrescence coaching, and her Yoga for Home Birth program. Claire also hosts free community circles for homebirthing families, and she is committed to honouring yoga’s roots, decolonisation, and inclusivity. Her work is dedicated to restoring autonomy in birth and helping parents reconnect with their intuition and strength.