Today we’re talking about how to overcome, and avoid, traumatic childbirth experiences. My guest for this conversation, Rebecca, shared with me a statistic that blew my mind: 35-45% of people report having a traumatic birth… An absolutely enormous number! Throughout our conversation, Rebecca shares some key factors that play a role resulting in traumatic birth […]
Placenta previa is a condition that occurs during pregnancy where the placenta is either fully, partially, or marginally covering the cervix. According to statistics, placenta previa affects 1 out of 200 pregnancies. However, in the majority of those diagnosed with placenta previa, by the third trimester of pregnancy, placenta previa corrects by itself as the […]
What are Easter Yoga Poses for Kids? Easter Yoga Poses are any poses you can use imagination and story telling to weave themes of Easter and Spring into a children’s yoga class. Let’s explore some Eastern yoga poses for children and tie in these themes. Read on to play along! Easter Yoga Poses for Kids […]
Introduction: Welcome to our world of enchanting yoga stories tailored specifically for preschoolers! As a parent, educator, or yoga enthusiast, you understand the importance of engaging young minds in activities that are both fun and educational. Through the magic of storytelling and the power of yoga, we embark on a journey where children explore […]
On Saturday I went to the asana coaching workshop. We were four women. One of them wanted to learn the crow. The crow is called kakasana in Sanskrit. In Ashtanga yoga, the crow is the pose you practise in the second series. These two postures are usually mixed up. Kakasana: 1. the elbows are slightly […]
Choosing a signature asana after 30 years of practice depends greatly on your personal preferences, body type, strengths, and areas of focus within your practice. However, here are a few iconic asanas that practitioners often gravitate towards after years of dedicated practice: 1. **Sirsasana (Headstand)**: This inversion requires strength, balance, and concentration. It’s often considered […]
What Does Self Love Look Like? I know. The idea of self-love doesn’t sit so well with our Western sensibilities. But it hits on a topic that I’m eager to explore with you. Recently, I had an experience around self-compassion and self-love that was kind of a revelation for me. As a Mindfulness Meditation teacher, […]
I don’t like it when the clocks change. It doesn’t feel natural to me. I do love thinking about that liminal line that spans the turning earth at all times, rolling everything up in the tide of darkness on one end and spilling it back into light on the other. The progression of that line […]
What is Core Strength? Core strength plays an integral role in determining stamina, control, balance and energy in everyday life, yoga practice and pretty much any other workout. A strong core also supports the back, ensuring safety in activities from walking to sports, to sitting postures. The core doesn’t mean abs or 6-packs but includes […]
A lifestyle condition, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome or PCOS is a common hormonal disorder of the female reproductive system. Statistics show that almost 1 in 10 women suffer from this condition today. It is also one of the main causes of infertility among women. Even in teenagers, PCOS is becoming a far more common condition today […]
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