Riga Forbes is a mother, doula, complementary therapist, artist, and for over a decade has taught Birth Vision courses which support women to prepare for birth mindfully, using meditation, movement, and creativity. Riga has practiced Buddhist Vipassana meditation and worked in the healing arts for over 20 years, offering workshops in both Australia and the UK. She has two children, and is the author of Mindful Pregnancy & Birth (Leaping Hare Press, 2017).