Aura Momma
Motherhood is a journey of constant change. With every stage come new questions, new challenges, and new opportunities for growth. We support women through pregnancy, postpartum, and motherhood.
Our Programs
Pregnancy
Prepare for birth feeling informed, supported and connected. AURA Momma brings together Prenatal Yoga, our English Antenatal Birth Journey, personalized support and a community of Italian and international mothers in Rome.
Seasonal two-month programs begin:
October 5 · January 11 · April 5
Weekly classes and support throughout each two-month journey.
Postpartum
Recover, rebuild strength and reconnect with yourself after baby. Seasonal AURA Momma Mondays combine Kangatraining Baby & Me and our free Tea Time Momma Circle, while weekly AURA yoga and wellness classes support your body and mind as you return to a practice of your own.
Seasonal two-month programs begin:
October 5 · January 11 · April 5
Weekly classes and support throughout each two-month journey.
Bring movement, mindfulness and connection into family life. Discover Baby & Me, Kids and Family Yoga, monthly Aura Momma gatherings, music experiences and special events designed for mothers, parents, babies and children to move, play, connect and grow together.
Monthly Family Events
Family + Community
Supporting Women Through Every Stage
Whether you are preparing for birth, adjusting to life with a new baby, rebuilding strength, or looking for connection with other mothers, Aura Momma offers a supportive space to grow alongside your family.
Bilingual English & Italian
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International & Local Community
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Movement & Education
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Babies Welcome
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Located in the Heart of Rome
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Expert-Led Programs
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Community-Centered Approach
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Bilingual English & Italian 〰️ International & Local Community 〰️ Movement & Education 〰️ Babies Welcome 〰️ Located in the Heart of Rome 〰️ Expert-Led Programs 〰️ Community-Centered Approach 〰️
Pregnancy
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Prepare your body for birth, your mind for motherhood, and your heart for the journey ahead.
Our Prenatal Yoga classes support you physically and emotionally throughout pregnancy, helping you stay strong, mobile and connected to your changing body and baby.
Through mindful movement, breathwork and relaxation, classes focus on:
• Building strength and maintaining mobility
• Supporting the core and pelvic floor
• Improving posture and creating space for your changing body
• Easing common pregnancy discomforts and tension
• Breathing and relaxation techniques for labor and birth
• Positive birth affirmations and connection with your babyITALIAN + ENGLISH
Led by a bilingual Prenatal Yoga instructor, each class is taught in Italian and English according to the women in the room. Both Italian and international mothers are warmly welcomed.
WHO CAN JOIN?
All stages of pregnancy and all levels of yoga experience are welcome. Your instructor will offer modifications for each trimester and experience level, so no previous yoga practice is required.
Please receive clearance from your midwife, obstetrician or healthcare provider before attending your first class.
Mondays · 13:00
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CHOOSE YOUR BIRTH JOURNEY
Prepare for birth together, in a language you both understand.
Created for international, Italian and bilingual couples who want to prepare for birth together in English. Whether you’re new to Italy, part of an international couple, or an Italian mother with an English-speaking partner, AURA Momma gives you expert guidance, practical preparation and a supportive community as you get ready to welcome your baby.
Over eight weeks, you’ll learn what to expect during pregnancy, labor and postpartum, understand your birth choices and the Italian maternity system, prepare for breastfeeding and newborn care, and give your birth partner practical tools to support you with confidence.
Choose the journey that feels right for you.
ENGLISH ANTENATAL BIRTH JOURNEY
€295 per couple
Eight weeks of expert education, preparation and support for you and your birth partner.
Your journey includes:
• Weeks 1–6 · Six weekly Birth Education sessions led by Gabriella Pacini, Midwife, IBCLC Lactation Consultant and Counsellor
• Week 7 · Hypnobirthing with Elena Iannelli, Midwife, IBCLC Lactation Consultant and Hypnobirthing Teacher (DipHb – KGH)
• Week 8 · Couples Restorative Yoga with an AURA certified Prenatal Yoga instructor
• Personal Doula Consultation
• Complimentary postpartum AURA Momma classes and benefits
Come away feeling more informed about giving birth in Italy, confident in your choices and prepared as a couple for birth and the transition into parenthood.
BOOK YOUR BIRTH JOURNEY
COMPLETE BIRTH JOURNEY + PRENATAL YOGA
€397 per couple
RECOMMENDED · THE COMPLETE AURA MOMMA JOURNEY
Prepare your body alongside your mind with weekly Prenatal Yoga throughout your 8-week Birth Journey.
Everything in the English Antenatal Birth Journey, plus:
• 8 Prenatal Yoga classes
• Bilingual Italian + English instruction
• Movement and breathwork to build strength and mobility, support your core and pelvic floor, and prepare your body for birth
• 15% savings on your Prenatal Yoga package
For mothers who want a complete approach to pregnancy—bringing together birth education, physical preparation, partner support and community.
BOOK THE COMPLETE JOURNEY
Not sure which journey is right for you? We’re happy to help. Contact AURA Momma with questions about the course, upcoming cohort dates or documentation for potential insurance reimbursement.
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Personal guidance for pregnancy, birth and the transition into motherhood.
Our Doula Consultations provide a supportive, one-to-one space to ask questions, understand your options and feel more confident as you prepare for birth and life with your baby. Whether you’re navigating pregnancy in Italy for the first time or simply want additional guidance and support, your consultation can be tailored to where you are in your journey.
Support may include:
• Pregnancy and birth preparation
• Birth plan guidance
• Navigating the Italian maternity and healthcare system
• Breastfeeding and newborn preparation
• Emotional and practical support
• Partner and family guidance
• Postpartum resources and community connectionsMULTILINGUAL SUPPORT
Consultations are available in Italian, English, French and Spanish, making this a welcoming resource for both Italian and international families living in Rome.
Available during pregnancy and postpartum.
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Motherhood comes with a lot of questions. Knowing who to ask shouldn’t be one of them.
Included with your AURA Momma membership is personalized access to our curated network of trusted Italian, English-speaking and bilingual resources for pregnancy, postpartum and family life in Rome.
Every new member is invited to a personal consultation with Brandy to understand where you are in your motherhood journey, what support you’re looking for and which resources may be most helpful to you.
Our network includes:
• Midwives, doulas and obstetricians
• Women’s health and wellness professionals
• Pelvic floor and diastasis rehabilitation specialists
• Birth centers and maternity resources
• Pregnancy and postpartum specialists
• Birth and family photographers
• Placenta-related services
• Pregnancy-safe brands and products
• Recommended pregnancy, birth and postpartum reading
• Baby and child-friendly places, activities and experiences in RomeMore than a directory, AURA Momma Concierge offers personal guidance and trusted connections—helping Italian and international mothers spend less time searching and more time feeling supported.
Included with AURA Momma membership.
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Tea Time Momma Circle
Motherhood was never meant to be experienced alone.
Tea Time Momma Circle is a welcoming weekly space for mothers at every stage—from pregnancy and those first months with a new baby to the many seasons of motherhood that follow.
Come as you are, pour a cup of tea and connect. Share experiences, ask questions, find support, make new friends or simply spend time with other women who understand the journey.
At AURA Momma, we bring Italian and international mothers together in one community. Our circle creates space for genuine friendships, cultural exchange and connection among women raising their families in Rome.
Hosted by Brandy every AURA Momma Monday, after Kangatraining Baby & Me Aerobics and before Prenatal Yoga.
Mondays · 11:00–12:00
Free and open to everyone · No AURA membership required · Babies welcome · Tea always provided -
A SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY, BEYOND THE STUDIO
Our women-only AURA Momma WhatsApp Community connects mothers, mothers-to-be and women’s healthcare professionals across Rome.
Ask questions, exchange trusted resources and recommendations, discover family-friendly events, share experiences and connect with Italian and international women through every stage of motherhood.
The group is free and open to the community, and members are welcome to invite other women who could benefit from being part of AURA Momma.
A space to connect, share and support one another—always with kindness and respect.
Free to join · Women only · Mothers · Mothers-to-be · Women’s healthcare professionals
Postpartum
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KANGATRAINING BABY & ME AEROBICS
Your workout, your baby, your community.
Kangatraining is a fun, music-filled postpartum workout that lets you get moving again without having to leave your baby behind. With your little one close in an ergonomic carrier or wrap, you’ll move, strengthen, sweat and reconnect with your body alongside other mothers.
Designed specifically for the postpartum body, classes combine cardio, strength and targeted movement to help you:
• Rebuild strength and cardiovascular fitness
• Support your pelvic floor and postpartum core recovery
• Improve posture and mobility after pregnancy
• Build confidence as you return to exercise
• Enjoy movement while keeping your baby closeAnd your baby is part of the experience too. The closeness, rhythm and gentle movement provide comfort while supporting sensory and motor development.
LED BY MARTINA
Martina is a certified Kangatraining instructor and babywearing consultant. She’ll guide your workout while also helping you find a safe, comfortable babywearing position for you and your little one.
NEW TO BABYWEARING?
No problem. Bring an ergonomic baby carrier or woven wrap if you have one. If you don’t, we can provide one upon request and help you get comfortable using it.
WHEN CAN I JOIN?
Kangatraining is generally suitable from approximately 6–8 weeks after a vaginal birth or 10–12 weeks after a Caesarean birth, with clearance from your midwife, obstetrician or healthcare provider.
For grade 3 or 4 pelvic organ prolapse, we recommend beginning with Functional Yoga with Sara before progressing to Kangatraining.
MAKE A MONDAY OF IT
Kangatraining is part of our Fall AURA Momma Two-Month Motherhood Journey, October 5–November 30. After class, stay for our free Tea Time Momma Circle from 11:00–12:00—a chance to relax, have a cup of tea and meet other Italian and international mothers in Rome.
Come for the workout. Stay for the community. Bring your baby for all of it.
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AURA FOUNDATIONS | BREATH + BANDHA
An hour just for you—to move, breathe and reconnect with your body without baby.
Led by Sara Asquini, our Prenatal Yoga instructor, AURA Foundations | Breath + Bandha is a foundational yoga class with a women’s wellness focus, created for women of all ages and every stage of motherhood.
Through accessible yoga postures, breathwork and mindful movement, you’ll explore how the pelvic floor, deep core and breath work together to build strength, stability and awareness from within.
BENEFITS
• Learn essential yoga foundations
• Build pelvic floor and deep core awareness
• Improve strength, stability, posture and mobility
• Reconnect breath with movement
• Develop greater body awareness
• Reduce tension and encourage relaxation
• Support physical and mental wellbeingYou’ll also explore Mula Bandha, pelvic floor and root engagement, and Uddiyana Bandha, subtle lower abdominal engagement, discovering how these traditional yoga techniques can support your practice and everyday movement.
Whether you’re returning to yourself after pregnancy, beginning yoga for the first time or simply craving dedicated time for your body and mind, this hour is yours.
Wednesdays · 10:00
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A FREE WEEKLY COMMUNITY GATHERING
Motherhood was never meant to be experienced alone.
Tea Time Momma Circle is a welcoming weekly space for mothers at every stage—from pregnancy and those first months with a new baby to the many seasons of motherhood that follow.
Come as you are, pour a cup of tea and connect. Share experiences, ask questions, find support, make new friends or simply spend time with other women who understand the journey.
At AURA Momma, we bring Italian and international mothers together in one community. Our circle creates space for genuine friendships, cultural exchange and connection among women raising their families in Rome.
Hosted by Brandy every AURA Momma Monday, after Kangatraining Baby & Me Aerobics and before Prenatal Yoga.
Mondays · 11:00–12:00
Free and open to everyone · No AURA membership required · Babies welcome · Tea always provided -
A SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY, BEYOND THE STUDIO
Our women-only AURA Momma WhatsApp Community connects mothers, mothers-to-be and women’s healthcare professionals across Rome.
Ask questions, exchange trusted resources and recommendations, discover family-friendly events, share experiences and connect with Italian and international women through every stage of motherhood.
The group is free and open to the community, and members are welcome to invite other women who could benefit from being part of AURA Momma.
A space to connect, share and support one another—always with kindness and respect.
Free to join · Women only · Mothers · Mothers-to-be · Women’s healthcare professionals
Family
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AURA FAMILY YOGA
Move, play, breathe and connect—together.
A playful yoga and mindfulness experience designed for parents and children to enjoy side by side.
Led by our certified Kids & Family Yoga teachers, each event combines yoga, partner movement, music, songs and imaginative mindfulness activities that make movement fun for the whole family.
Children can build body awareness, confidence and calm, while parents get a chance to slow down, be present and connect with their child in a new way.
Our events also include time to meet and connect with other Italian and international families in Rome.
No yoga experience needed—just come ready to move and have fun together.
Bilingual Italian + English · Parents + Children
Check our Events page for the next AURA Family Yoga experience.
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AURA KIDS YOGA
Move, imagine, breathe and grow.
A playful yoga and mindfulness experience designed especially for children.
Led by our Kids Yoga teachers, each experience combines yoga poses, movement, breathing, music, imagination and relaxation in a fun, welcoming environment.
Physically, yoga can support balance, coordination, flexibility and body awareness. Emotionally and mentally, children practice focus, confidence, self-expression, relaxation and simple tools for finding calm.
Through movement, storytelling and creative play, mindfulness becomes something children can experience naturally—and enjoy.
While little yogis practice, parents can relax with a cup of tea or enjoy a little time for themselves nearby.
PRIVATE + GROUP EXPERIENCES
AURA Kids Yoga is also available for private sessions, group experiences, birthday parties and special events. We can create a playful, age-appropriate yoga experience especially for your children and celebration.
Bilingual Italian + English · No yoga experience needed
Check our Events page for upcoming Kids Yoga experiences or contact us to create a private event.
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AURA FAMILY MUSIC + SOUND
Listen, move, play and connect through sound.
Our Family Music + Sound experiences bring parents, babies and children together through music, movement and mindful connection.
Events range from restorative yoga and immersive sound experiences for mothers and babies to playful, age-appropriate music circles where little ones can discover rhythm, melody, singing and musical instruments alongside professional musicians.
Through songs, movement, rhythmic games, instruments and calming sound, children are encouraged to explore their senses, creativity and natural curiosity while supporting early musical, language and motor development.
For parents, it’s a chance to slow down, be present and share the experience alongside your child while connecting with other families in the AURA Momma community.
Each event is a little different—created around the age and developmental stage of the children and the musicians, teachers and sound practitioners guiding the experience.
No musical or yoga experience needed. Just come ready to listen, move, play and enjoy the moment together.
Check our Events page for upcoming AURA Family Music + Sound experiences.
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Come for the experience. Leave with new connections.
Our monthly AURA Momma gatherings create time for mothers to step out of the everyday routine, meet new people and enjoy something special together.
In partnership with The Appuntamento in Prati, each month brings a different experience—from beautiful lunches and brunches to creative workshops, seasonal activities and opportunities to simply gather around the table.
Created for mothers at every stage—from pregnancy and those early months with a baby to mothers with older children—our gatherings bring Rome’s Italian and international communities together in a relaxed, welcoming setting.
Come on your own, bring a friend or bring your little ones. The idea is simple: make time for yourself, meet other mothers and grow your community in Rome.
Monthly · Italian + International Community · Babies + Children Welcome
Check our Events page to book the next AURA Momma gathering.
Why Aura Momma Was Created…
Meet Brandy Pollock, Co-Founder of Aura Sacred Space and Director of Aura Momma.
As an American living in Rome, she experienced pregnancy, birth, and motherhood far from my family and lifelong friends. Through two very different birth experiences and the challenges of navigating motherhood in another language and culture, she came to understand how important community, support, and trusted resources can be during this transformative stage of her life.
Aura Momma was created to bring local and International mothers together through movement, education, wellness, and connection. No matter where we come from, what language we speak, or what our birth story looks like, everyone is welcome here..
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Brandy moved to Rome from Los Angeles after marrying her husband and became a mother to two children here in Italy.
Her motherhood journey included two very different birth experiences- one in a hospital setting medicated and one unmedicated birth at a birth center with the support of a beloved Midwife. Along the way, she experienced many of the challenges familiar to international mothers: navigating pregnancy, healthcare, and parenthood in a country that was not her own, speaking a language she is still learning, trying to build a support network far from family, and searching for resources that felt accessible, welcoming, and community-oriented.
While learning Italian and integrating into local life, she discovered how powerful it can be when women support one another across cultures, languages, and experiences. She knows firsthand how isolating motherhood can feel, and how difficult it can be for an expat to integrate into the local community.
That experience is what inspired her to create Aura Mamma. Our vision is to create a welcoming community where women can find movement, education, connection, and support throughout every stage of motherhood.
Aura Mamma brings together women from different countries, cultures, and backgrounds while encouraging connection with the local Italian community. Through bilingual programs, Yoga & meditation, educational workshops, community gatherings, family & music events, our goal is to create a space where every mother feels seen, supported, and connected.
Motherhood is a journey of constant change. With every stage come new questions, new challenges, and new opportunities for growth. At Aura, we support the journey from pregnancy through motherhood and family life. No matter where you come from, what language you speak, or what your birth story looks like, you are welcome here.
Join the Aura Momma Community on Whatsapp
Pregnancy. Postpartum. Family.
One supportive space for every stage of the journey.
Through movement, education, and community, Aura Momma is here to support women and families as they grow, evolve, and thrive.