The Ice Class: coping with Labour and Birth
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
My Vision Board for 2020
Yesterday I made my third Vision Board. The first one was instrumental in my decision to change my life and become a Yoga teacher. Last year I focused on lots…
Om and Hof – Wim Hof, Yoga, Birth and Ice Baths
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 –…
Reflexology for Menopause Symptoms: Can it help?
Hot flushes, night sweats, sleep problems, mood swings, weight gain, reduced sex drive …. The symptoms of menopause and perimenopause go on and on! Millions of women struggle with troublesome…
Two Days in the Desert – My Silent Retreat
I had often thought about doing a silent retreat, but the opportunity had never quite been there. Then an organised retreat came up at a convenient location, and I had…
Asthma and Reflexology – a holistic approach
Asthma and Reflexology – a holistic approach Asthma is a common condition affecting over five million people in the UK – that includes one in twelve adults (Asthma UK, 2019). Asthma…
How Baby Massage helped me
I have such happy memories of sharing baby massage with my youngest daughter, Martha. It was a time of calm in the middle of a storm. An oasis of love…
Postpartum Recovery – why it’s more than just boobs and stitches!
Postpartum recovery is hugely important - and normally overlooked in our western culture! We seem to have forgotten so much of what mothers really need. Postpartum recovery after intense events…
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…