As if pregnancy isn’t difficult enough, the COVID-19 crisis is adding a whole host of additional concerns, stressors, and discomfort to women who are expecting. Restrictions being lifted can be confusing and anxiety-provoking as pregnant women attempt to navigate what is safe and not safe, while also facing the unknown and uncertainty of what life […]
Mother’s Day in Quarantine
Mother’s Day can be a triggering time for many people every year, and this year adds its own unique and unprecedented triggers. Another holiday spent during quarantine and isolation is making a would-be happy day for some feel sad and lonely, and a difficult day for others even more challenging. Thoughts for those who may […]
Private Postnatal Yoga — Time For Self-Care
Once you are postpartum, you are postpartum for life. This practice is perfect for all postpartum moms (who are cleared to exercise)…whether you are weeks, months or years postpartum, this is for you! Take time for self-care with private in-home or in-studio yoga sessions. Self-care is a buzzword for a good reason — it is […]
The Not-So-Happy Holidays
The most wonderful time of the year is not so wonderful for many of us. What about the woman struggling to conceive? Who is surrounded by reminders of what she is missing. Too few stockings on the mantle, too few presents under the tree. Perfect family Christmas photos and holiday-themed pregnancy announcements. People “discreetly” checking […]
What is Mindful Walking, and Why Should We Do It?
We all know physical exercise is good for us, but sometimes there’s too much pressure to exercise the way we think we “should”. To some, exercise means enough intense cardio and weight training for your body to resemble that of a Victoria’s Secret model. Just the thought of exercise can be anxiety-inducing (When will I […]