How Yoga Philosophy is Applied to Motherhood In Yoga philosophy according to Patanjali, there are 8 limbs of yoga that will lead to Samadhi, or a state of oneness. The first limb is the Yamas. This is described as how we interact with the world around us. It includes our ethics, personal integrity and how…
Read moreNerve Damage from Giving Birth
“Okay, on your next contraction you are going to pull your legs as far up as you can, while I push down on your cervix to push the sacrum out of the way, and you push as hard as you can.” It had been 20 hours of labor. I had an epidural placed when fully…
Read moreMy Morning Ayurveda Routine: A Busy Mom’s Guide
The way you start your morning sets the tone for the rest of your day. I started waking up at 5 AM about 6 years ago. I used to never be a morning person. I would do everything I could to sleep as long as I could and rush out the door. Since starting a…
Read moreThe Sister Science of Yoga: Ayurveda
Ayurveda is the belief that optimal health is achieved by balancing the spirit, mind and body. It was started over 5,000 years ago in India and was the primary health system. It combines science with psychology, spirituality and philosophy. Ayurveda uses guidelines, recipes, self care practices and remedies to live a healthy and balanced life. …
Read moreQUIZ: What’s Your Dosha?
Learn Your Dosha: This questionnaire is divided into three sections. As you complete each section, add up your total score for that section and proceed to the next one. When you are finished you will have three separate scores, comparing these will determine your dosha. For physical traits, your choice will usually be obvious. For…
Read more5 Tips for Healing After a Difficult Birth and Postpartum
When I was pregnant with my son, I had so many high expectations about how my postpartum period would be if all went as planned. There was the possibility of breastfeeding issues and the lack of sleep that I was aware of, but I felt like my body was ready. Working out every day, listening…
Read moreDealing with Postpartum Nerve Damage and Depression During the Pandemic
Welcome Home We made it home from the hospital a couple days after I gave birth. My leg was still numb, and I walked with a limp. The anesthesiologist called to check in when I got home like he promised. The doctors seemed to think the nerve damage was caused by the prolonged positioning of…
Read moreApril 13, 2020-The Longest Day
4:30 AM (Times are approximate) I had a fear of getting to the hospital and getting turned away. The car ride wasn’t the most comfortable thing, but we made it to the hospital. The midwife checked me, and I was at 4 cm, so I was considered to be in active labor. Thank God. Just…
Read moreI Was Sitting, Wishing, Waiting…
One Week Overdue Friday April 3rd was my due date. It came and went. The hospital was still allowing birth partners, but with each passing week, it was still a concern of mine. The following Tuesday at my midwife appointment, they checked me, and I was not dilated at all and only 50% effaced. A…
Read moreThe Start of a Pandemic
I remember in January of 2020, there was some rumblings about this new virus spreading throughout the world and making its way into the U.S. I was curious about it but didn’t understand how serious it really was. When I did my research about it, it sounded similar to the flu and other coronaviruses. The…
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