Breath Practices for Motherhood
Using your breath as a focal point is an effective way to steady the mind and create space in the body. Breath techniques helps a new mom stay grounded and centered during pregnancy and beyond. Techniques also help with postpartum recovery.
Pregnancy: How Yoga Relieves Anxiety
During pregnancy when there’s so much to think about and planning to do, it’s challenging to stay present. Yoga is an ideal way for a new mom to take control of her body and her mind, helping her to relieve anxiety as she confidently prepares for labor and birth.
Establishing a Home Practice
A home yoga practice is a powerful tool for self-care for a new mom. Clear space in your home, in your day and in your mind. Like a newborn, a home practice needs attention and care. With steady dedication, it grows. Nurture it, and it will nurture you.
Oxytocin v. Pitocin
When you understand the distinction between oxytocin and pitocin, and discuss it with your doctor, you can make informed choices during during labor.
How the Path of Pregnancy Echoes the 8 Limbs of Yoga-Part 4
Yoga cultivates deep trust. This inward journey helps a pregnant mom cultivate equanimity and learn to trust nature, her baby and herself.
How the Path of Pregnancy Echoes the 8 Limbs of Yoga-Part 3
Deep, conscious breathing helps a new mom create pace internally, in the body as well as the mind. It supports the physiological and brain development of her baby.
How the Path of Pregnancy Echoes the 8 Limbs of Yoga-Part 2
Yoga poses, known as asana, benefits a woman physically, mentally and emotionally as she prepares her body, mind and soul for the challenges of labor, birth and motherhood. With a regular and consistent practice, a new mom can feel well during pregnancy while making a positive impact on her baby.
How the Path of Pregnancy Echoes the 8 Limbs of Yoga - Part 1
Pregnancy, a sacred time of change, is an opportunity to prepare physically, mentally, emotionally and energetically for birth and motherhood. It’s a time to honor the sacred power of individual and collective feminine energy. By harnessing this power, discover how you can be the confident, calm and grounded mom you want to be.