Pelvic Floor

Your pelvic floor is made up of layers of muscles, ligaments, and connective tissue that stretch from your pubic bone to your tailbone. It supports the organs in your pelvis, including your bladder, uterus, and bowel, and as you might imagine, takes a beating during pregnancy and delivery.   What is your pelvic floor? The pelvic…

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diastasis recti

If your tummy still looks pregnant months after delivery, a postpartum abdominal condition called diastasis recti might be to blame. Approximately two-thirds of pregnant women get diastasis recti after childbirth, yet it is not widely talked about. If you are bothered by a lingering “pooch” after birth, you may want to talk to your doctor…

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Downward-facing Dog

Downward-facing Dog is one of the most widely known yoga poses. Even if you aren’t a regular yoga practitioner, you are probably familiar with this pose which looks like an upside-down letter “V”. As common as Downward-facing Dog is, it is often assumed and therefore untaught in many yoga studios. However, it is a foundational…

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Childbirth Recovery Yoga

Once your bundle of joy is born, the hardest part of your pregnancy may be over, but your postnatal journey is just beginning. Your body is changing, yet again, and it’s important to greet this time with patience and continued grace for yourself. Childbirth recovery takes time and rushing that timeline will likely lead to…

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What to expect during pregnancy

Pregnancy is a wonderful time, but it can also be tinged with worry and anxiety over the new life you are creating. It’s easy to second guess your choices and wonder if you are making the right decisions around movement and exercise, among other things, as you navigate life with a baby on board. Whether…

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