Back pain is one of the most common pregnancy discomforts, especially if you spend hours sitting at a desk. As your baby grows, changes in posture, weight distribution, and pregnancy […]
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How to INSTANTLY relieve pregnancy first trimester cramping? Chances are, you’ve been dealing with some cramping in early pregnancy. The good news? It’s completely normal! Your uterus—a muscle—is stretching to […]
Pregnancy is a wonderful time filled with anticipation, but it can also bring a mix of emotions and stress. That’s where pregnancy meditation comes in. Taking a few quiet moments […]
Hypnobirthing meditation is a calming approach to childbirth that combines relaxation techniques, visualization, and breathing exercises. It helps expecting moms feel in control and reduces anxiety during labor. This practice […]
As a yoga teacher, I absolutely love stretching—it’s fantastic! But here’s the thing: stretching is only one piece of the puzzle. What many pregnant women overlook is the importance of […]
With the temperatures rising, swelling can be problematic for lots of pregnant women. Knuckles and ankles bones seem to disappear as the body holds on to more and more fluid. […]
We hear about yoga seemingly everywhere these days. The same can be said for essential oils. Both are becoming SO popular. This is because they are BOTH awesome, and when […]
Pubic Symphysis Dysfuction (PSD), sometimes referred to as Pelvic Girdle Pain (PGP) occurs when the two halves of the pelvis become misaligned. This happens because the hormones of pregnancy loosen […]
After creating the post about Prenatal Yoga poses, my students keep asking for a similar post with the yoga moves that we typically do in the mom and baby yoga […]
How old does baby have to be? The class is for babies 6 weeks through to crawling. Honestly the babies could start right away. Moms generally need those first six […]
In my prenatal yoga class, I am often asked if there are specific yoga postures that would be good to do use during labour. The answer is a resounding yes. […]
I wish that no one needed this post. Varicosities or varicose veins are bad enough when they happen on your legs. They suck even more when they happen in your […]
When you are pregnant, it can sometimes feel like there just isn’t enough room inside for both you and your growing baby. A consistent pregnancy yoga routine is a wonderful […]
Adjusting to life after childbirth is a profound physical and emotional shift. Between 50% and 80% of new parents experience “baby blues”, a short-term dip in mood caused by the […]
Ok I know it’s an ad, but it totally made me smile. Perhaps this is what our mom and baby yoga classes could be like if I let Markus teach […]