Creating a world where mothers are cared for, honored, and celebrated for the holy work they do.

The Beauty Way

The “Beauty Way” is derived from Hózhó, the Navajo word that describes the concept of living in a holistic environment filled with beauty, balance, harmony, and well-being.  

It is a path of awareness, intention, community, spiritual practice, and ceremony to nourish and support us as we walk through life together. Walking the Beauty Way is the action of living in harmony with the present moment and being connected with everything and everyone around us.

The Beauty Way is a mirror of what I set out to do and achieve with every mother and family that I work with. My intention is to cultivate a holistic home environment that fosters health, balance, wisdom and harmony before, during, and after childbirth — a sanctuary where the mother, baby, and family can thrive.

I am beyond grateful to have the opportunity to harness this ancient wisdom in my approach to support growing families as they bring new life into this world.

 

Meet Lei Lei Dawson

Birth & Postpartum Doula. 

Prenatal & Postnatal Yoga Instructor. 

Childbirth Educator. 

Ayurvedic Counselor. 

Mother.

About

Located on the Central Coast of California, I am a dedicated mother, doula, yoga instructor, educator, and Ayurvedic counselor. All areas of my work strengthen a unified mission to support women throughout pregnancy, childbirth, and their postpartum journey.

Being a mother myself, I understand firsthand how beautiful and challenging motherhood can be. With that, I know the importance of having a trusted system of support in every phase of this sacred time.

Over the last decade, the focus of my career has been on yoga and movement arts. After becoming a mother, I quickly realized how empowering these modalities were during pregnancy and in the birth and postpartum journey. At that point in time, I was inspired to venture down the path of becoming a prenatal and postnatal yoga instructor, which then led me to become a doula and childbirth educator. 

To further integrate my passion for birth work and yoga, I became a certified Ayurvedic counselor with an emphasis on women’s health during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum time. I was deeply inspired by the nourishing traditions of Ayurveda that I went on to complete a Medicinal Kitchen Apprenticeship in Ayurvedic cooking for postpartum wellness. 

I am in the process of becoming a certified postpartum care practitioner with INNATE traditions, as well as an educator for the Association for Prenatal and Perinatal Psychology and Health (APPPAH.)

Combining the ancient traditions of Ayurveda with my extensive education in postpartum care and background in yoga, I have designed a suite of offerings to support and guide new mothers and their growing families. My intention is to leave behind the destructive programming of old belief systems that support “bouncing back” after pregnancy.

I am committed to maternal health and working in an intentional way that truly honors the mother as she walks the path of motherhood. It is the highest honor to be welcomed into this deeply transformative time in your life.

  • • Yoga Teacher Training, Yoga Tree San Francisco

    • Restorative Yoga Teacher Training, Yoga Tree San Francisco

    • Prenatal and Postnatal Yoga Teacher Training, Mama Tree San Francisco

    • Nourish: Restorative & Slow Flow Training, Janet Stone

    • Hakomi Method - Somatic Psychotherapy, Esalen Institute

    • Ayurvedic Wellness Counselor Certification, Shakti School

    • Enlightened Birth Course, Kate Coletti

    • Birth Doula Training DONA, Bini Birth

    • Postpartum Doula Training DONA, Los Angeles Doula

    • Breastfeeding Training DONA, Bini Birth

    • Postpartum Doula Business Training DONA, Los Angeles Doula

    • Childbirth Education Training CAPPA, Well Pregnancy

    • Ayurvedic Postpartum Care Training, Sacred Window Studies

    • Postpartum Food Delivery Business Training, Milk + Seed

    • Medicinal Kitchen Apprenticeship - Ayurvedic cooking for postpartum, Milk + Seed

    • Postnatal Rebozo Massage Certification, Sophie Messager

    • Postpartum Closing Ceremony Facilitator Certification, Sophie Messager

    • INNATE Postpartum Care Certification Training, Rachelle Garcia Seliga

  • • Certified Ayurvedic Wellness Counselor

    • Certified Postpartum Doula, Doulas of North America, PCD(DONA)

    • Birth Doula, DONA

    • Childbirth Educator, CAPPA

    • Certified Prenatal & Postnatal Yoga Instructor

    • Certified Postnatal Rebozo Massage Practitioner

    • Certified Postpartum Closing Ritual Facilitator

    • Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher, ERYT Yoga Alliance

    • Continuing Education Provider, YACUP Yoga Alliance

    • 15 years teaching yoga and facilitating national and international teacher trainings

    • Levity, Studio Owner

  • • Bachelors of Art in Dance, San Francisco State University

    • Ayurveda, Shakti School

I understand firsthand how beautiful and challenging motherhood can be.

Values

To ensure the most nourishing experience, I lead with a value-driven, mother-centered approach based on these four pillars.

 

Connection

I help women deeply connect to their body, baby and their family at all stages of this immense journey.

Empathy

I listen to the unique needs of every mother and hold space for them so they always feel supported.

Integrity

I am led by my deepest values and intuition to guide and support growing families as they welcome new life.

Well-Being

Everything I do is designed to nourish and prioritize the well-being of the mother, the baby and the family.