Here is the article that I wrote for the valley voice for the march publication...
the magazine is growing more and more every month and I am so proud of my good friend for single handedly developing this great mag! She is expecting twins in a month so it is a great feat indeed! She inspired me to write this one...
A new beginning
As the day grow longer and the weather gets warmer, spring brings signs of new life and a chance to start anew.
When we practise yoga, every pose can represent a new beginning. Every time we move into a pose, the body and mind responds and remembers the pose. As well, we have a chance to move further into the physical and mental aspects of the pose.
New beginnings include bringing new life into the world. Specialized prenatal yoga is a wonderful way to increase flexibility, help to control stress and strengthen focus during pregnancy. Certain poses are best during certain trimesters. Overall, a pregnant student should only do poses that feel good because intuition is the best indicator for any student. Not only physically beneficial, yoga can be a good way for an expecting mother to connect with her child while in the womb.
A basic prenatal yoga exercise is as simple as sitting in a quiet and comfortable place while breathing deeply. Make sure that the breath is long and steady. As you begin to relax, turn your mind inwards towards the baby. With each inhale, visualize strong love and warm light filling your body. As you exhale, move the warm love down to the baby. Feel connected to your breath and the baby. Imagine the baby feeling the love and becoming enclosed in the warmth and light. Continue as long as you feel comfortable. This exercise can be beneficial to all yoga practitioners and can be used to create a connection with your inner self instead.
Here’s to a new beginning this spring!
As the day grow longer and the weather gets warmer, spring brings signs of new life and a chance to start anew.
When we practise yoga, every pose can represent a new beginning. Every time we move into a pose, the body and mind responds and remembers the pose. As well, we have a chance to move further into the physical and mental aspects of the pose.
New beginnings include bringing new life into the world. Specialized prenatal yoga is a wonderful way to increase flexibility, help to control stress and strengthen focus during pregnancy. Certain poses are best during certain trimesters. Overall, a pregnant student should only do poses that feel good because intuition is the best indicator for any student. Not only physically beneficial, yoga can be a good way for an expecting mother to connect with her child while in the womb.
A basic prenatal yoga exercise is as simple as sitting in a quiet and comfortable place while breathing deeply. Make sure that the breath is long and steady. As you begin to relax, turn your mind inwards towards the baby. With each inhale, visualize strong love and warm light filling your body. As you exhale, move the warm love down to the baby. Feel connected to your breath and the baby. Imagine the baby feeling the love and becoming enclosed in the warmth and light. Continue as long as you feel comfortable. This exercise can be beneficial to all yoga practitioners and can be used to create a connection with your inner self instead.
Here’s to a new beginning this spring!
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