July 2024 Student of the Month

Cassie

Tell us about yourself?

My name is Cassie and I am a first time mom to my baby boy Wesley (Wes for short) although we didn’t intend to, we picked that name after Wes Craven, horror film director. Me and my husband are big horror fans and Scream was both our first movie that got us into horror. I am an artist that loves to paint with acrylics and oils in my free time. I can’t wait to show Wesley how to paint and create with me.

When did you start taking classes with PYLV?

I started my practice with PYLV at 14 weeks pregnant. I knew I wanted to practice during my pregnancy and meet other moms to be.

What is your favorite yoga pose?

My favorite pose is the half moon. I feel so strong in that pose and feel like it opens me up, feel energized and balanced.

How has your practice impact your parenting?

Definitely the biggest thing that I take from my practice to parenting is the breath work. While I would love to say Wes is an angel, I find I need to breath through the harder times and find some peace. And I hope as Wes continues to grow he can watch and mimic the way I find calm from this work.

What would you tell a new parent considering taking prenatal or baby & me yoga classes?

Absolutely do it! Physically it helped me through my final weeks and labor. Mentally, It has given me a reason to go out during postpartum blues and the early weeks of postpartum which can be so hard. I feel like I found a place that I can feel comfortable in and every mom I have met has been so friendly and welcoming.