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Freeing Up Space for Joy and Wonder

There are zillions of distractions out there and I questioned whether creating content was a valuable use of my time. Ultimately, I discovered a sense of relief and freedom that came from being untethered to social media.

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Language Lab:

If language creates reality, ask yourself, “What language am I using?” Is it empowering or disempowering? A look at the her story of birth in the U.S. reveals how common phrases shape how a woman views her authority, agency and ability to advocate for herself during the sacred period of pregnancy, labor and birth and early motherhood.

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A Dash of Common Sense and a Pinch of Patience Required: Postnatal Nutrition

DSNYC sits down with Blair Silverman of Integrative Wellness Solutions to discuss nutrition during the early postnatal period. We discuss Ayurveda and the foods the best support c-section recovery as well as breastfeeding. A woman needs to be kind and patient with herself while making healthy and mindful choices for her family. Ultimately, when a woman is willing to give herself time to heal, a compassionate and benevolent mental state augments her recovery.

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Breath Practices for Motherhood

Breath practices are an essential aspect of the yoga practice and are particularly helpful to a woman throughout the birth process. Using the breath as a focal point is an effective way to steady the mind.  Breath techniques literally create space on a physical level.  Ultimately, creating space in the body creates space in the mind. Learn about the best practices for pregnancy, postnatal healing and motherhood.

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Establishing a Home Practice

Quiet, sacred alone time is necessary for every mother. A home yoga practice affords a mamma time for herself. At first, no props are needed. You have only to clear space in your home, in your day and in your mind. Come to class to explore various movements and poses. Then, when practicing at home, as in labor, trust your body to tell you what you need, when you need. In time, add props to expand your practice and breath practices to quiet the busy mind. Like a newborn, a home practice needs attention and care. With steady dedication, it grows. Nurture it, and it will nurture you.

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Oxytocin v. Pitocin

Oxytocin is the hormone mainly responsible for contractions during labor and bonding. Oxytocin is even found in breast milk. Studies show that a nursing mother is often calm and relaxed. Pitocin, on the other hand, is a synthetic form of oxytocin that doesn’t offer all of the benefits of its natural counterpart. It’s important to understand the distinction between oxytocin and pitocin, and to discuss it with your doctor, during your pregnancy, before labor even begins.

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How the Path of Pregnancy Echoes the 8 Limbs of Yoga-Part 4

Yoga cultivates deep trust. This inward journey helps a pregnant woman manage external factors and changing conditions with grace and ease. By cultivating equanimity, she learns to trust nature and herself.  Yoga helps a woman train her mind and calm her brain.  By cultivating equanimity, she learns to trust nature and herself.

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