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One Strong Mama Program – My review as a prenatal yoga teacher

Learn why One Strong Mama is the most comprehensive prenatal and postpartum movement program. Continue reading

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33 Quotes on Pregnancy and Childbirth to Inspire and Empower

“In actuality, there is never any such thing as solid ground, but strapped securely inside our heads, where we live most of the time, things seem pretty predictable and safe. We think we are the captain of the ship. We … Continue reading

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Falling is not failure. Life lessons from a 4 year old. 

My 4 year old son has been obsessed with the monkey bars for the past year. He has his favorite ones at “the school park” that are low to the ground and he can easily reach from the platforms. At … Continue reading

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You are whole, my child

A few months ago my three and a half year old had an “incident” at preschool. He reacted to a friend in his class in anger and hurt them. I got an email that no parent ever wants to receive. A rock … Continue reading

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change and uncertainty

Nothing is more certain than the uncertainty of life. And just as the blooms on the trees dare to reach out and expose themselves with the encouragement of the spring’s light, I am also experiencing some ch-ch-change! I’m moving onto … Continue reading

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Re-writing my birth…

As I reflected and retold my birth story, I realized how hard and critical I was on myself. With the help of yoga and mindfulness I learned how to move past those judgments and cultivate a sense of equanimity. Continue reading

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Birthing Day Reflections

This. This is everything. When I look at this picture of myself gazing at my sweet, fresh, 1 day old baby, I can’t help but fight back tears. The joy, adoration and love feel tangible. Its a perfect moment. What followed … Continue reading

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how yoga makes motherhood manageable

Nothing I heard, read and watched could have ever prepared me for how huge the emotions of motherhood would feel. Continue reading

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