My wobbly body – how to love your body with yoga
Do you find it difficult to love your body? Me too! Writing this blog post really scares me! I feel like no one is ever going to come to my…
New mum feeling lonely? You’re not alone
Eighty percent of mums surveyed by Mush, the friend-finding app for parents, admitted to feeling lonely and isolated. I felt sad, but not surprised, to hear this. Why do mums…
How to sleep when pregnant? Here are some ideas to help you get the rest you need …
Lots of mums-to-be find themselves asking how to sleep when pregnant. I’ve had seven babies myself, so I know just how tough it can be to get a good night’s…
Is sleep deprivation keeping you awake?
Sleep deprivation can seriously impact your health and wellbeing. Getting insufficient sleep, or poor quality sleep is seriously bad for you. It can lead to fatigue, daytime sleepiness, poor concentration,…
I held his brain in my hands … how handling a human brain helped me learn to meditate
When I was a student midwife I spent a few days observing other aspects of hospital life outside the maternity department. One of my most remarkable experiences was holding in…
What on earth is Closing the Bones, and why do mothers need it?
We have forgotten how to nurture mothers Birth changes women. Physically, the process of growing and birthing a baby will alter your body forever. Emotionally and spiritually, something tremendous has…
Ethnic mother stretching while sitting on yoga mat at home
Birth – releasing control and setting intentions
We all think we want to be in control. Especially in important situations which feel risky. So it is completely understandable that mothers often feel they need to control their…
What’s that tattoo on your arm? Yoga, midwifery and letting go of expectations …
Anyone coming to my yoga classes will hear me talking about letting go of expectations. It's central to why I practice and teach yoga. I believe we all need to find release…
Rosemary, frankincense and more – aromatherapy for busy people
My life’s been hectic recently. Health visitor training is a full time job, and the essay deadlines have been coming thick and fast. In between seeing clients and revising for…
Cracked pots, parenting, and a bit about yoga too
Being a parent can be tough. Often we feel that we should be able to solve all our children’s problems. Sometimes we can’t, and that can leave us feeling hurt…