It was November 2008 and I was sitting anxiously in the waiting area of a basement yoga studio in North London where I was about to experience my first ever pregnancy yoga class. Although I had already been practising yoga for over ten years at that time and was completing my teacher training, this seemed… Continue reading Soft Power – OMG I’m Female
For many of our pregnancy yoga exercises it is helpful to imagine you have a tail! In fact, you kind of do – its called your coccyx and it can be quite sensitive during pregnancy. You will find your coccyx right at the very bottom of your spine – see if you can feel for it… Continue reading Pregnancy Yoga 8 – Pelvic Scoops and How to Sit
Hands-on practical workshop for you and your birth partner to learn postures, breathing and massage techniques for labour and birth.
Calendula is renowned as a medicinal, healing plant and has been used for centuries for healing wounds, burns and rashes. The sunshiney flowers are also a traditional remedy for boosting the immune system and lifting the spirits – you only have to look at them to feel better. I wanted to share here their use… Continue reading Postpartum Sitz Bath with Calendula
‘Baby on the Rollercoaster’ is a delicious, flowing movement that is done on hands and knees. This movement is part of my pregnancy friendly Surya Namaskar, but can also be done as a stand-alone practice or part of your 10 minutes twice a day of Optimal Foetal Positioning. Baby on the Rollercoaster / Scooping Cat Begin in a… Continue reading Pregnancy Yoga 7 – Baby on the Rollercoaster
‘Baby in the Hammock’ is one of series of movements we can do on hands and knees to relieve pressure on the lower back and the pelvic floor and gently mobilise our hip joints for optimal pregnancy comfort. Imagine that your abdominal wall creates a little hammock for your baby to lie in. You can… Continue reading Pregnancy Yoga 6 – Baby in the Hammock
