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Prenatal Yoga teacher training

Why I Believe Every Yoga Teacher Should Receive Prenatal Training

It’s true, not everyone wants to teach prenatal yoga. Still, most of us will know someone we care about who gets pregnant, and most yoga teachers will find themselves teaching with a pregnant woman in the room. Knowing how we can best support them – and not pass along more anxiety and fear – is the greatest gift we can give a mom-to-be.

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My Spiritual Awakening: Channeling

I practice meditation and breathing and I’m grateful to have had many moments of feeling that the universe is supporting me and my intention to serve in inexplicable ways.

But I had an experience the other day that helped me realize I was missing something the whole time.

It came out of the blue and suddenly things became so much clearer, even what I’ve been saying for years suddenly had a deeper meaning.

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exhale before taking a deep breath

Why I Say “No Thank You” to “Take a Deep Breath”

For me, one of the most annoying things someone can say is “Relax! Take a deep breath.”

It’s not just because it’s embarrassing when people point out how stressed I am, and ask if I’ve ever meditated, considering I’ve been teaching yoga for 20 years and practicing for 25.

It’s even more that it’s actually not that helpful for me to take a deep breath – and it can make me MORE stressed.

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business practices can feel like yoga practices

5 Ways Your Business Practices Can Feel More Like Your Yoga Practice

Do business tasks have to feel icky and stressful?

I’ve been going through a lot of changes in how I think about my business.

Since 2009, I’ve had a deep desire to create a community where pregnant women, moms, and the teachers and practitioners who support them could all enjoy yoga, education, and community.

But my path has been a windy one.

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my daughter is driving

Teaching My Daughter to Drive Feels Like My Last Chance to Teach her About Life

My 16 year old is driving me around and it is freaking me out.
As my little baby grew up, new life stages were often accompanied by seating changes in the car. I remember my little girl wanting out of her car seat. Even then, it was a negotiation. I wanted her to stay put – safe and sound, strapped in. Of course, in the game where we try and keep them from growing up, we always lose.

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Pregnancy in the Time of Covid

Pelvic Floor Disorders

Pelvic floor issues don’t get the attention they deserve, but they are super common. Yet there are things you can to do prevent and treat leakage, prolapse, and tightness. Pelvic Floor expert Physical Therapist Whitney Sippl provides tips for pregnant mamas and new moms for keeping pelvic floor happy.

Read More »
Pregnancy in the time of Covid

Postpartum in Covid Times

Being a new mom is not easy. Postpartum comes with many challenges, and Covid has only added to them. Get some tips from pediatrician Dr. Jeon, UCLA to make it a little easier.

Read More »
Prenatal Yoga teacher training

Why I Believe Every Yoga Teacher Should Receive Prenatal Training

It’s true, not everyone wants to teach prenatal yoga. Still, most of us will know someone we care about who gets pregnant, and most yoga teachers will find themselves teaching with a pregnant woman in the room. Knowing how we can best support them – and not pass along more anxiety and fear – is the greatest gift we can give a mom-to-be.

Read More »

My Spiritual Awakening: Channeling

I practice meditation and breathing and I’m grateful to have had many moments of feeling that the universe is supporting me and my intention to serve in inexplicable ways.

But I had an experience the other day that helped me realize I was missing something the whole time.

It came out of the blue and suddenly things became so much clearer, even what I’ve been saying for years suddenly had a deeper meaning.

Read More »
exhale before taking a deep breath

Why I Say “No Thank You” to “Take a Deep Breath”

For me, one of the most annoying things someone can say is “Relax! Take a deep breath.”

It’s not just because it’s embarrassing when people point out how stressed I am, and ask if I’ve ever meditated, considering I’ve been teaching yoga for 20 years and practicing for 25.

It’s even more that it’s actually not that helpful for me to take a deep breath – and it can make me MORE stressed.

Read More »
business practices can feel like yoga practices

5 Ways Your Business Practices Can Feel More Like Your Yoga Practice

Do business tasks have to feel icky and stressful?

I’ve been going through a lot of changes in how I think about my business.

Since 2009, I’ve had a deep desire to create a community where pregnant women, moms, and the teachers and practitioners who support them could all enjoy yoga, education, and community.

But my path has been a windy one.

Read More »
my daughter is driving

Teaching My Daughter to Drive Feels Like My Last Chance to Teach her About Life

My 16 year old is driving me around and it is freaking me out.
As my little baby grew up, new life stages were often accompanied by seating changes in the car. I remember my little girl wanting out of her car seat. Even then, it was a negotiation. I wanted her to stay put – safe and sound, strapped in. Of course, in the game where we try and keep them from growing up, we always lose.

Read More »
Pregnancy in the Time of Covid

Pelvic Floor Disorders

Pelvic floor issues don’t get the attention they deserve, but they are super common. Yet there are things you can to do prevent and treat leakage, prolapse, and tightness. Pelvic Floor expert Physical Therapist Whitney Sippl provides tips for pregnant mamas and new moms for keeping pelvic floor happy.

Read More »
Pregnancy in the time of Covid

Postpartum in Covid Times

Being a new mom is not easy. Postpartum comes with many challenges, and Covid has only added to them. Get some tips from pediatrician Dr. Jeon, UCLA to make it a little easier.

Read More »

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