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
This is a centering practice that can be done at any time for just a few breaths, or for longer periods (e.g. lying down for relaxation). It’s a lovely way to connect with the babe within and remember you are pregnant during a busy working day. You can breathe love to your baby at any… Continue reading Pregnancy Yoga 3 – Breathing Love to Your Baby
