the motherbody way Community

The doors are now open to our postpartum monthly membership.

Be welcomed into a sanctuary of healing, movement, education, wisdom, connection and a new way forward for postpartum mothers.

Core Recovery Pilates. Postpartum Bodycare. Supportive Community.

Mama, who is holding you?

More than a simple postpartum pilates class, The Motherbody Way is a movement towards reclaiming reverence for your Post-birth body & remembering The lost ritEs of Motherhood.

Combining an integrative approach to postpartum healing (be it 6 weeks, 12 months, or years after giving birth). Women are supported and educated to heal from pelvic floor & core injuries, c-section dysfunction, hip & back pain, and postnatal depletion, as well as provided with nourishing healing protocols for injury prevention, recovery, and whole body health.

Each week we focus on pelvic floor and Deep core rehabilitation using holistic movement, self massage, and sophie’s eight movement foundations of Core Recovery that have helped countless women heal from common Post-birth pelvic injuries.

Whats inside?

The motherbody way community

Whats inside? The motherbody way community ↓

We’ll cover things like:

→ Healing your pelvic floor even years after birth 

→ Get help with hip pain, back pain, pelvic pain, ab separation and leaking after birth

→ Learn TCM & Ayurvedic practices that aid recovery and restore your nervous system

→ How to safely build strength and feel confident in your body

→ Weekly live online postpartum pilates classes

→ Weekly sharing circles (the mothers group you wish you had)

→ Monthly workshops & guest presenters

Step into ritual and ceremony (without the ‘woo woo’). give yourself the respect and care you need as a Mother.

  • Terri

    “Being a part of Sophie's Motherbody Membership is such a privilege - this is a really special program. Sophie's approach to movement and the maternal body is so incredibly kind, supportive and intelligent. Her guidance has been truly invaluable to me. I'm 2.5 years post-partum and being able to join this program from home every week has been especially appreciated through the chaos of early motherhood! I can't recommend the Motherbody Membership enough.”

  • Ruby

    "After doing a class with Sophie, I always feel relaxed but also like my body has been switched on. The movements are really focused and thoughtful, gentle but strong, and always relevant to how I move and work my body every day as a Mum. I started pilates with Sophie while I was pregnant and have been part of the Motherbody membership for two years now, and I love it. The online content means I can access videos whenever suits me, and I can pick out ones with particular exercises that I know work my body well, but there are also weekly online classes to attend which keeps me accountable and helps me feel like I'm part of a community. Would definitely recommend giving it a go if you've had a baby - even if you had your baby ages ago!"

  • Liz

    “Sophie has a strong commitment to helping each mum to build an accurate connection with our pelvic floor and develop an understanding as to how the pelvic floor recovers in unison with your breathing. I love the way Sophie arms you with this knowledge for life...rather than just delivering a set of movements without explaining the meaning behind them. I feel much more confident that I can develop my strongest body ever whilst being patient and attending to my pelvic floor in the first instance.”

  • Olivia

    “The class was so gentle and encouraging and also satisfyingly strong. It cajoled me into moving my body when I didn't really feel like it… I didn't feel exhausted at all. Instead I felt rejuvenated.”

  • Jo Creswell

    “As someone whose natural inclination is to be busy - through working long hours as well as training for endurance events, your book (Nurture Her) was a very reassuring reminder to slow down, enjoy early motherhood and prioritise healing through rest. The book has given me some great ideas for strategies to relax, heal and willingly accept support from those around me.”

  • Kate

    “The post-natal classes were excellent for enabling me to regain an exercise regime that reduced tightness and soreness while promoting recovery. I found that the recovery of my pelvic floor and core strength was significantly enhanced by attending the post-natal classes, which were very much focused on working at my own level. Sophie is a wonderful instructor and I would thoroughly recommend her classes, both pre- and post-natal.”

  • Kelly

    “Having done Pilates for many years it was easy to underestimate the impact of birth on my pelvic floor, alignment and core co-ordination. Sophie's post natal classes have assisted me to tune in to my body's need for deep care and support amid life with a newborn, and have set me on a gentle yet efficient road to functional recovery.

    Sophie is a gem, one of those instructors you hold onto once you find them. Her classes are deeply informed and delivered with a warm clarity and I feel very much confident in her teaching.”

  • Kate

    “I would absolutely recommend the Motherbody membership to any woman postpartum - it's really enriched my postpartum experience and helped me take pride in my body again. I've picked up so many different tricks and tools that I use multiple times a day"

  • Mara

    "I’m doing between 1-3 classes/ week and really noticing the difference. I tend to do the core/ lower abs 1hr long class. And I’m feeling so much stronger and with less lower back pain- hooray! ... I’m really happy with the membership. I access it when I can, and I do which class resonates with me on the day. My time is limited and so it’s nice knowing it’s there when I can get to it... I guess this is why the membership has worked so well for me, because I can get to it whenever I have a gap."

  • Keleigh

    "I have thoroughly enjoyed participating in Sophie’s online pilates. The online platform is easy to participate in, with Sophie providing step by step instructions and clear explanations throughout the class, along with feedback on positioning etc as required. The online access to the recorded version of the class is also an excellent added feature meaning that I can do classes multiple times during the week at times convenient to me and the classes are great value for money. I always feel good both physically and mentally after completing one of Sophie’s classes"

  • Annika

    “My body feels so much better and stronger after our classes “together”. Last week I did three hours of your recorded lessons. I like your pace, your instructions made me aware of connections in my body I didn’t realise were there before. My diastasis is as good as gone. I’m so grateful. Thank you!”

  • Rosie

    “The pilates sessions with you have been AMAZING! They have been such an awesome way to take time out of my week and focus on me. I really like how they have progressed through to explain the 360 breathing and all encompassing pelvic floor work. So much so that I just had a second pelvic floor exam with my women's health physio and I have gone from 2/5 in pelvic floor strength at 6 weeks postpartum to 4/5 6 months postpartum which I am very proud of and my physio was impressed by.”

I’ll be your guide

Hi, I’m Sophie!

I help mums heal from birth and recover from postpartum injuries and depletion.

Most women spend a lot of time planning for birth and shopping for all the baby things - cute onsies, the perfect pram - and hardly any time preparing for postpartum.

Most women also take much longer to recover after giving birth than they’d ever imagined was possible.

Exhausted from broken sleep, in survival mode, juggling toddler meltdowns, cluster feeding, and mountains of laundry.

You’re at full ‘stretch’ loving those gorgeous littles of yours, whilst also navigating grief, guilt, and loneliness around the changes in your body, your relationships, and yourself.

The Motherbody Way is for the Mama wondering if she’ll ever feel like herself again. It’s for who the mum who feels there’s never enough time or space in motherhood for HER.

In the Motherbody Way we’ll support and celebrate you, exactly as you are. Our conversations are real and honest, the Core Recovery is replenishing and strengthening, our time together is joyful and supportive.

The Motherbody Way is for the Mother who wants to feel calmer, stronger, more in tune with her body, and more at ease within herself.

Read more about me here →

Join the community here →

What you receive in the motherbody way community

  • My online course

    Restore
    (normally $197)

    A self-paced 6 module course where we cover the essential foundations of Postpartum Core Recovery. Think Pelvic Floor. Deep Abs. Breathing. Alignment and more! This course sits alongside the membership to help you get the most out of the weekly classes in the Motherbody Way. You’ll learn the six Movement Foundations that are crucial for effective Core Recovery.

  • Weekly LIVE Postpartum Pilates

    Weekly LIVE Postpartum Pilates class

    Online Saturdays, 9 am Melbourne time, all recorded (4 per month). Classes cycle through seasonal themes:

    Summer - Upper back & shoulders. Autumn - Breathing & arms. Winter - Alignment, back and legs. Spring - Rotation & side body.

    Every class includes a focus on the Deep Core -pelvic floor and abs!

  • Weekly Motherhood Circles (online)

    This is the Mothers Group you wish you had.

    A mix of all the practices I’ve learnt as a postpartum doula are integrated into this weekly circle. This is a place that helps you untangle your thoughts, emotions and beliefs that surround motherhood and learn how they are affecting our bodies.

    Women don’t have much of a chance to explore the big life events we go through such as breastfeeding, birth, pregnancy, fertility issues, postpartum challenges, sleep deprivation. These experiences all affect our bodies in ways we often don’t anticipate and are huge milestones in our lives that need time to be reflected on in reverence.

  • Monthly LIVE Workshops & Q&A's

    Held on the third Thursday of every month 7.30 -8.30 pm to support you as you move deeper into motherhood.

    1st month of each season is a Bodycare workshop - guided self oil massage and oxytocin boosting planning for the season.

    2nd month of the season is a Mothercare workshop - exploring the emotions associated with motherhood. Joy. Worry. Grief & Love. Fear & Courage. Anger & Power.

    3rd month of each season is a guided Breathwork session - to help you feel both refreshed and deeply relaxed.

  • Quarterly Self Care & Movement Immersions

    One 6 week self care immersion every other season guided by the five principles of postpartum care.

    One x 6 week movement immersion every other season guided by the six movement foundations of Postpartum Core Recovery.

    Create a habit of self care. Develop a home movement practice. Bring more kindness towards your body. Rather than taking you outside of motherhood to get you the care you so desperately need, these immersions help you figure out ways to bring more love and care towards yourself inside of Motherhood.

  • Postpartum Health Protocols

    The Five Principles of Postpartum Care: Rest. Nutrition. Bodywork. Support. Time in Nature.

    The Three Principles of Postpartum Core Recovery: Deep Core - release, activation & organisation. Managing Intra Abdominal Pressure. Transfer of Load.

    The Six Movement Foundations of Postpartum Core Recovery: Breathing. Deep Core. Alignment. Backline glutes. Backline Shoulders. Transferring Load.

    Seasonal/Quarterly themes associated with Five Element Theory - Autumn - breathing, receiving & letting go. Winter - Alignment, backline, rest & retreat. Spring - Centring & Support. Summer - Time in nature & functional movement. All year round - bodywork, nutrition & deep core.

  • Postpartum Pilates online

    On Demand Library

    You’ll gain immediate access to a huge library of previously recorded Postpartum Pilates classes, workshops and circles, all with a focus on Postpartum Recovery.

    Classes are organised into seasons, months, themes. Each class has a description with timing guidelines help you choose the class you need for your body on any given day.

    Classes vary from a full 45-50 mins to short 5 min videos of specific exercises for when you have just a couple of minutes to spare.

  • Your Postpartum Planning Guide is here!

    Get a free copy of ‘Nurture Her: How to care for your post-birth body with kindness and reverence.’

    Learn EXACTLY what to do after giving birth, to help your body heal.

    “Just wanted to let you know that I worked through the planner with my partner and we both found it really useful! Such a brilliant tool and it has really helped me feel like I'm ready for the next period.” - Claire.

FAQs

  • The Motherbody Way is an online monthly Postpartum Core Recovery membership designed specially for mums looking for actual postpartum support rather than 'bounce back' advice or just the basic six week check.

    Drawing on principles from Postpartum Care, Core Recovery, Pilates, and Shiatsu, the Motherbody membership will support you to alleviate pain, feel stronger, connect with other mums, and reconnect with your incredible Mamabody.

    Working with seasonal, monthly, and weekly cycles, you'll be able to develop a rhythm for self care whilst weaving a regular practice of restorative movement into your everyday life as a tired mama. 

  • The Motherbody Way is for Mothers who want movement and bodycare support, particularly with postpartum core recovery.

    It's ideal for tired, overwhelmed, sensitive mums who are struggling to prioritise self care or finding it difficult to leave the house and who know there must be so much more to Mothercare than just 'bouncing back' or 'losing the baby weight.' 

    If you want specific support for postpartum recovery, core rehabilitation, and ongoing Mothercare, the Motherbody Way is for you! 

    It's a kind, reflective, educational, and supportive space filled with reverence for your incredible birthing body.

    If you just want to bust out some 'burpees', or judge other Mums this is probably not for you.

  • 👉🏽 1 x weekly Core Recovery Pilates LIVE class taught each Saturday morning 9 -10 ish am. (Melbourne time)

    👉🏽 1 x monthly Mothercare Circle LIVE on the third Thursday of each month 7.30 - 8.30 pm. (Melbourne time)

    👉🏽 1 x Seasonal self care or movement immersion where you’ll be supported to nurture a daily practice of tending to you Mamabody.

    👉🏽 A lovely, large library of on demand content to do whenever and as often as you like.

    👉🏽 Support, accountability, and encouragement from other mamas who just like you, are navigating postpartum core recovery whilst also mothering.

    👉🏽 Expert teaching and guidance from Sophie Jeffries - Pilates teacher, Postpartum Corrective Exercise Specialist, Postpartum Doula, Shiatsu Therapist, Mother. And also occasional, very special guest teachers.

  • You need to be six weeks postpartum to join the live classes inside the membership. If you want something sooner, you could do Motherbody Core Foundations - my six week on demand course that guides you through the foundations of early Postpartum Core Recovery.

  • Nope. Never too Late! As long as you've given birth at some point in your life whether that was six months or six years or 16 years ago, you're welcome to join us! Most of the current members are actively mothering young children, however all Mothers who want support with Postpartum Core Recovery are welcome.  

  • 👉🏽 You'll receive a welcome email with log in details so you can log in and have a look around. You can do a pre recorded class, workshop, or circle right away!

    👉🏽  LIVE weekly pilates class runs Sat 9 am, and monthly Mothercare Circles run every third Thurs 7.30pm. (Everything runs on Melbourne time.)

    👉🏽 You'll get a reminder email with a zoom link sent to you before every session.

    👉🏽 Recordings are added to the membership platform and a link is sent out to you within 24 hrs. So if you miss a session, you can do the recording. (Plenty of people just do the recordings as they can't make the live time!)

  • Yes! In my experience movement can ALWAYS be adapted to something that is manageable and comfortable for each person. The beauty of the Motherbody membership is that it's about taking care of your body and meeting her where she's at. This means you're welcome to do as much or as little as you feel is right for you. Also, I offer a check in at the start and end of every class where you can tell me if you have any particular injuries so I can help you navigate them, and over time get better and feel stronger! 

  • Sometimes! 

    👉🏽 A spiky ball or massage ball, or a tennis ball.

    👉🏽 A theraband or stretchy band is super useful.

    👉🏽 Two small hand weights for the Summer and Autumn classes - two tins of beans or jars of water will be fine too.

    👉🏽 If you don't have any of these, don't worry, honestly all the classes can be done without equipment. You will need space on the floor to lie down though.

    👉🏽 For the Bodycare circle, you'll need some massage oil. I use sesame oil, but olive, or coconut, or any massage oil that you like will do!

  • You can cancel at any time. There are no refunds, but you do get one week free so you can jump in, have a look around, trial a class, and see if it's the right thing for you!

  • You grow the baby. You birth the baby. You nourish and nurture your babies. Your body works SO hard.

    So who is holding you Mama? Who's feeding you? Who's caring for you? Who is nurturing and nourishing you?

    The Motherbody Wayis a gentle Holding Space for Mothers during those early years when you feel vulnerable, tired and like you're in an entirely new body. 

    The Motherbody Way won't turn you into an athlete and it won't give you a six pack in 6 weeks either.

    It WILL hold you tenderly though when you're feeling sleep deprived, under supported and over stretched.

    It WILL support you through the physical and emotional challenges of motherhood to help you feel replenished and regenerated rather than wiped out and exhausted.