Fertility Yoga: The Difference between Surrender and Letting Go
I did a Fertility Yoga Teacher Training course yesterday. It was halfway through the day before I realised why I needed it. Then the tears came. This is a difficult…
I did a Fertility Yoga Teacher Training course yesterday. It was halfway through the day before I realised why I needed it. Then the tears came. This is a difficult…
Teaching my Yoga Classes online is bittersweet. It makes me feel happy and sad all at the same time. I never planned or expected to teach online Yoga classes I…
Is there such a thing as a positive birth? Birth is a huge experience in a woman’s life, and it’s normal to have some worries beforehand. But with the right…
How much will the birthing process hurt? Is labour really painful, and if so, how much? Will I be able to cope? In my Pregnancy Yoga and Birth Preparation classes, I encourage women to amass a rich collection of coping strategies for birth. I stress that birth – and especially a first birth – can take many hours, and so lots of different tools may prove useful. A warm bath or pool may be great for a few hours, but later chanting, dancing or massage might work better. One of my favourite birth preparation activities is handling ice cubes. This is a safe way playfully to experiment with strong physical sensations
Yoga and mastery over the elements When I first heard about Wim Hof, he reminded me of the ancient Yogis of India. They were famed for their impossible feats –…
Can you have morning sickness in the evening? People talk about “morning sickness” in pregnancy, but in fact evening sickness can be almost as common. And just as miserable. Around…
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…