Our Family M y B i r t h S t o ry ... On Monday 6th September (the day before my due date) we had a routine appointment to make a plan for the birth. We had been advised that an induction would be offered due to issues with my blood pressure. At the … Continue reading Birth Story πΏπΆπ½
Tag: pregnancy yoga
Maternity Leave
T a k e A B r e a k π§‘ I only have 2 more live classes to teach before starting maternity leave! During lockdown last year I started teaching on Zoom and 18 months later teaching online is still allowing me to connect with students who can't be in the space together. I … Continue reading Maternity Leave
W e l l b e i n g πΈ
We all know that yoga is good for us physically, but taking care of our mental health is just as important. Regular yoga practice is a wonderful tool proven to support wellbeing. Did you know that it is common for people to experience their first instance of poor mental health during pregnancy? And for those … Continue reading W e l l b e i n g πΈ
Yoga Pose Spotlight: Gate Pose
(par-ee-GOSS-anna)parigha = an iron bar or beam used for locking or shutting a gate Not the flashiest of yoga asana but an amazing one for stretching the side body and increasing breath capacity to access deeper breathing. I've found practicing Gate Pose (also known as Parighasana) in pregnancy so beneficial and it's also ideal for … Continue reading Yoga Pose Spotlight: Gate Pose
Prenatal Yoga
NEW CLASS! My live prenatal yoga classes begin on Friday 4th June at 6.30pm on Zoom! Mamas-to-be can drop-in weekly at the PAYG price of Β£6 or save some money by paying Β£20 monthly (just a fiver per class!) The PayPal link is easily accessed through the LinkTree in my bio and once you're booked … Continue reading Prenatal Yoga