If the word "hypnobirthing" makes you, or your partner, want to scroll straight past, this episode is for you.

In this episode, Krish (prenatal yoga teacher, hypnobirthing instructor, and mum of four, including twins) shares why she was sceptical about hypnobirthing before her first pregnancy, what finally changed her mind, and what the method actually is, backed by science, not mysticism.

She also shares the story of one student: an engineer, an atheist, and the most sceptical person to ever walk into one of her courses. His feedback at the end? "Why isn't everyone doing this?" and one request: please change the name.

In this episode:

• What hypnobirthing actually is, and what it isn't
• The fear-tension-pain cycle and why it matters for birth
• The science of the mind-body connection (and one study that will surprise you)
• Why the name "hypnobirthing" is both the biggest barrier and the most honest description
• The honest conversation about whether it should be renamed

This episode is for you if:

• You or your partner have dismissed hypnobirthing as "woo woo"
• You want evidence-based birth preparation that actually makes sense
• You're curious but not yet convinced

🎓 Free Masterclass — May 30th 2026 From Birth Anxiety to Birth Confidence: 3 Proven Hypnobirthing Techniques Release your fear of birth and learn what to practise NOW so your body and mind know exactly what to do during labour. 👉 https://www.krishyoga.com/free-yoga-hypnobirthing/