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Pregnancy and Birth Story of Baby Olivia
From start to finish, the pregnancy and birth was so different from my previous children. Pregnancy and birth are so different, no matter if the parents are circumstances are similar. This is a new person. I am also a different person.
Prenatal Yoga Poses for Your Bedtime Routine
Pregnancy can be rough when trying to fall or stay asleep. Here are some yoga postures to practice before bed to help you get to sleep.
My Top 3 Postnatal Yoga Poses
What yoga poses are safe to do after baby? This question comes up a lot for new parents. The biggest rule of thumb for all poses and movement - can your breath continuously? If the breath is shallow or labored, it is an indication that your body might not be ready for pose or movement.
Rib Cage Breathing
Rib cage breathing is the main breath taught at Prenatal Yoga Las Vegas because it is optimal for pregnancy and beyond. Chest breathing tends to be short and shallow and belly breathing heavy focus on breathing downward can compromise a weak pelvic floor. Rib cage breathing focuses on expansion throughout the sides, front and back of the lungs.
What is Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy and Who Needs it?
Pelvic health, or pelvic floor, physical therapy is a niche of physical therapy for both women and men that focuses on the pelvis and pelvic floor, hips, low back, and abdominals. The pelvic floor is the layer of muscles that covers the bottom of the pelvic cavity (think of the area that touches the seat when you ride a bike) that supports the organs within the pelvis, aids in functions related to urinating and defecating, and assists in sexual function.
The Story of My Pelvis
The story of our pelvis is a combination of what we learn from our families, friends and media, the actions of others, and our physical health. Messages about our menstural cycle and sexuality are especially important. Sexual assult is so common in American society, I can't help but wonder the cumulative effects. Naturally if part of the body has been injured or hurt, there is a natural guarding. After years of guarding, the muscles shorten and become tense. Our pelvic floor muscles work in tandem with other muscles groups. Tightness in one area can affect the entire system.
Why is pelvic health important?
When I start to talk about pelvic health, most people think that pelvic health is exclusively related to leaking and/or women problems. If you're not someone who is currently leaking, you may write yourself off from pelvic health altogether. However, pelvic health is so much more than that!
How to stay sane with a high needs baby
Guest post written by Tiphanie Sparks, Doula & CLC
Each postpartum journey is different. Every baby is its own unique soul. The (m)other is also in a different spot mentally, physically, and emotionally after each birth. I thought I understood this as I prepared myself and my family for our second child. But I was not prepared. I was not prepared for the heavy emotional labor of my second child. I was not prepared to be needed so much.
Getting the Most Out of Online Yoga Classes
I know what you’re thinking, online classes? But it won’t be the same! I won’t get the same connection or interaction as in person classes. I am going to share with you the many benefits of online yoga classes, what makes our studio unique and tips for joining.
Balancing Table Pose
Balancing table pose has a few different names, depending on who you have taken the class with and their trainings. Also known as Sunbird pose, Bird Dog pose or Sanskrit name, Dandayamana Bharmanasana. This is one of my must practice poses for both my prenatal and postnatal students.