Our bodies are in the midst of incredible transformation. Muscles stretch, organs shift, hormones surge. And yet, while all of this is unfolding inside us, the outside world always demands more: keep working, keep doing, keep up. It’s a cultural script we know too well, especially as women and mothers—the idea that rest is lazy, indulgent, or even unproductive. But here’s the paradox: the more we push ourselves to do, the less we actually gain.
Rest is one of the most essential tools we have for birth preparation.
Read moreThe psoas muscle plays a crucial role in posture, breathing, and even emotional regulation—making it essential for pregnancy, labor, and postpartum recovery. In this blog post, we explore why releasing and lengthening the psoas can ease back pain, improve breathing, and create more space in the pelvis for a smoother birth experience. Learn how this deep core muscle influences your nervous system, movement, and overall well-being—plus, discover a simple exercise to release tension and restore balance. Read more to unlock the power of your psoas!
Read moreOver the last few years, I’ve had the pleasure of working with a lot of incredible women who were struggling with preparing for birth. I’ve also worked with some amazing yoga teachers on guiding their students through this transformative time. They’re smart, driven, compassionate women who do so much to set themselves and their students up for success.
But here’s the thing—no matter how dedicated they are, I’ve noticed they’re often making the same mistakes that are jeopardizing their yoga birth preparation
Read more Pregnancy is an incredible time of transformation and your yoga practice can be a powerful tool to support your journey -you just need some structure. That’s where I come in! I’m going to give you the keys to crafting and adapting those New Year’s resolutions into an effective practice for a pregnant body!
Read more Pregnancy is an incredible time of transformation and your yoga practice can be a powerful tool to support your journey -you just need some structure. That’s where I come in! I’m going to give you the keys to crafting and adapting those New Year’s resolutions into an effective practice for a pregnant body!
Read moreWhen we focus excessively on outward rotating movements, two things happen. We begin to develop an imbalance in the possible movements within the pelvis, and maybe just as troubling- especially for birth preparation- we miss connecting with the posterior half of the pelvic floor!
Let’s dive a bit deeper…
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