Alternate nostril breathing is a powerful breathing technique that helps you to feel relaxed, energised and emotionally balanced. It can be practiced by anyone and is a safe breathing technique for pregnancy and postpartum. In Yoga, this technique is called Nadi Shodhana or Nadi Shuddhi. Nadi is a Sanskrit word meaning âsubtle energy channelâ and [...]
Iâve spent the last nine years answering phone enquiries on a daily basis for Mother Nurture Yoga. The number one question women ask me is: âWhen should I start Prenatal Yoga?â When I delve a little deeper into this, what they really want to know is either: When is it safe to start Prenatal Yoga? [...]
Sarah Tooke is a clinical nurse specialist, registered midwife and child birth educator. Sheâs passionate about educating expectant families and supporting them through those early wake ups after they have their baby. She currently runs online antenatal classes with a difference at www.childbirtheducationonline.com.au as well as offering private in-home antenatal classes around Sydney. In this [...]
In the era of Dr Google, there's no shortage of labour and childbirth myths out there. Let's face it, these have been around since the dawn of time but in today's world they can spread like wildfire. The guest blog post was written by Sarah Tooke a Midwife and Founder of Childbirth Education Online, offering [...]
They tell you itâs good practice for when you have your baby. But not getting enough sleep is no laughing matter. Hereâs our list of the most common sleep-stealers during pregnancy, and our yoga solutions: A busy mind Pregnancy insomnia strikes again! Sometimes you have a hard time getting to sleep, or you might wake [...]
Yes, itâs just one day of your life. But giving birth is an experience that youâll remember and re-tell for a very long time. It leaves an imprint on the rest of your life. How youâre supported and treated during labour and birth is just as important as how the birth plays out. And thatâs [...]
During our Breastfeeding workshops, women have told us candidly of their concerns about breastfeeding. Hereâs the top 3 worries, and some advice from Lactation Consultant, Midwife and Prenatal Yoga teacher, Keren Sharron. 1. Breastfeeding will hurt Cracked, bleeding or blistered nipples can occur during the first few days of breastfeeding, as baby feeds every 2 [...]
Snacks during Pregnancy Whether youâre trying to curb morning sickness or you just feel hungry ALL the time, nutrient-dense snacks are the ideal way to nourish your body while pregnant. Why are healthy snacks important? Pregnancy can leave our bodies feeling exhausted! It can be tempting to grab a bag of chips or something sweet [...]
Pregnancy is undoubtedly one of the most amazing periods of a womanâs life. Creating a new human, your own beautiful baby, will be something incomparable to anything youâve ever done before. Every pregnancy brings significant physical and emotional changes, and many of these can be as varied and unique as the woman experiencing them. So [...]
Do you spend hours sitting at your desk hunched over your laptop? How long did you spend today scrolling through your phone with your neck out of line with your spine? And if youâve got a newborn, Iâm sure youâve felt the effects of countless hours spent feeding, carrying and settling your baby. This bad [...]
