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Inspiration for your movement and parenting journey.
November 2025 Student of the Month: Jennie
How has your practice impact your parenting?
Practicing yoga has made a positive impact on my parenting because it gives me extra tools to teach my kids. My daughter loves attending the TOT & Me class with Miss Flavia, and one of the big take aways for Belle is the breathing exercise (especially the breathing balls). So when Belle has big feelings, we utilize our breathing exercise from yoga to recenter ourselves.
October 2025 Student of the Month: Virginia
What have you learned since taking classes with PYLV?
I have learned to take mindful moments to breathe and move, which helps me release daily stress and stay more present and balanced.
The Power of Movement in Labor: How Position Changes Support Birth
When it comes to preparing for birth, movement is one of the most powerful tools you have. It’s the only “intervention” in labor that doesn’t come with side effects — and when used intentionally, it can make a huge difference in your comfort, progress, and overall birth experience.
September 2025 Student of the Month: Geneva
What have you learned since taking classes with PYLV?
Since taking classes with PYLV, I’ve learned to be patient and breathe again. Now that Luna is going to be two next month, it’s been so rewarding watching her learn about the yoga practice and getting excited to do butterfly poses and Savasana. It gives us that moment to move with one another and clear our minds together.
Effort and Ease in Yoga: Finding Balance with Sthira Sukham Asanam
Yoga teaches us sthira sukham asanam—a steady, comfortable seat. This phrase reminds us that every posture, every breath, every moment should hold both effort and ease. And this lesson doesn’t stop on the mat. Birth, parenting, work, relationships… all of it requires both.
So how do we practice this balance? Here are some ways to invite both strength and softness into your yoga.
August 2025 Student of the Month: Tiffany
What would you tell a new parent considering taking prenatal or baby & me yoga classes?
Each class type has unique and rewarding experiences awaiting, great instructors, and awesome support from moms like you. Give PYLV a try, you won't regret it.
Open to Receive
There’s something powerful about the moment we decide to open—to possibility, to change, to something new. As we step into August, I invite you to explore what it means to open to receive—not just in a passive way, but in a courageous, intentional, wholehearted way.
July 2025 Student of the Month: Allison
What would you tell a new parent considering taking prenatal or Baby & Me yoga classes?
If you’re thinking about joining Prenatal or Baby & Me yoga—just go for it! Staying active is so important for both you and your baby, and these classes offer a safe, nurturing way to keep moving.
Beyond the physical benefits, you’ll find a wonderful community of people from all different backgrounds, sharing stories, support, and encouragement. Angela and her team are also deeply connected in the local birth and parenting community, making them an incredible resource for first-time moms. It’s one of the best decisions I’ve made during my pregnancy.
Tapas – The Fire That Transforms
This July, we turn our focus inward to explore the concept of Tapas, one of the Niyamas in the yogic path, often translated as "discipline," "austerity," or more poetically, "the inner fire." Tapas is the heat that builds when we commit to a practice—especially when it’s uncomfortable. It’s what keeps us coming back to our mat, to our breath, and to ourselves when things feel overwhelming.
June 2025 Student of the Month: Anjali
What would you tell a new parent considering taking prenatal or baby & me yoga classes?
Do it! I always encourage my friends to reach out and look for baby and me classes in their city! I love it so much I really wish I had gone while pregnant for the prenatal classes. The community benefits are so worth it!