Getting Your Baby into the best position for an easier birth - Optimal Foetal Positioning
Ideally, we want baby to be in the best possible position for birth by the time we reach labour. This is called Optimal Foetal Positioning or OFP - when baby is head down with their spine to your left hand side. This positioning is most common for babies to naturally find their way into, but babies can sometimes need a little extra help to get there.
OFP allows baby’s head to engage in the best way through the pelvis and for them to make an easier turn through the pelvis and out.
OFP usually means an easier, sometimes quicker birth and with less need for interventions such as ventouse, forceps or episiotomy and even caesarean section.
To find out some of my techniques to help get your baby into the best position for an easier birth read on…
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How Yoga Nidra can help your teenager through exam stress
Yoga Nidra is a wonderful yoga practice that not only supports a deep relaxation and rejuvenation, but yoga nidra can also help with improving memory - great for revision or learning of any kind.
At this time of year many of you will be supporting teenagers through their exams. Not an easy task for them or for you. Yoga nidra may be a great practice to introduce to your teen.
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A Summary of the Ramayana
The Ramayana is an epic poem attributed to the sage Valmiki (500 BCE to 100 BCE) it has over 24,000 verses. It is the story of how Rama rescues Sita from the Demon Ravana. It is a classic good over evil story, but within it are teachings and lessons aplenty that connect to the history and teachings of yoga. The Ramayana is not just a story; it encapsulates the moral and ethical values that are central to Hindu philosophy. It is a guide for ethical living and spiritual devotion.
Read on for a summary of the story and some of it’s main characters, and a few links to further your learning.
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How to help Pelvic Pain in Pregnancy
It's really important to have an understanding of your pelvis in pregnancy, how to keep it healthy and stable and how best to use it during labour and birth.
The female pelvis is designed with childbirth in mind, it is an amazing structure. The down side to the amazing ability of the female pelvis to not only be flexible, but also to house a growing baby, placenta, and all its usual organs and systems is that a lot of pressure is put on both the bony pelvis and the muscles and ligaments such as the sacroiliac, symphysis pubis and pelvic floor.
Read on to find out more about how to keep your pelvis stable and healthy and manage pelvic pain during your pregnancy…
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Rituals for Self-Love
Do you have rituals?
Little rituals can promote a feeling of self-care, connection to yourself and wellbeing. Perfect perhaps for the month of February - Self-Love for Valentines Day.
“Rituals are woven into the fabric of human life, shaping our experiences, relationships, and cultures. Whether they are small personal routines or grand cultural ceremonies, rituals have profound significance. They provide structure, meaning, and a sense of connection, helping us navigate life’s complexities with intention and purpose.” — Elizabeth, The Living Lore
In this blog post I share 3 of my favourite rituals – a daily ritual for self-love, an annual ritual for connection and an evening ritual for gratitude…
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Reflections for your Yoga Practice at New Year
As we begin another calendar year we often feel the call for ‘new beginnings’. This can be refreshing – letting go of the year behind us and looking forward to the one ahead.
But remember that you are perfect, and you are enough - this may be a new year, but nothing needs to change unless you want it to.
I’d like to invite you to reflect at this point of a new year on your yoga practice.
Take a comfortable seat and maybe a journal or a paper and pen and see where these reflections take you…
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Journal Practice - Prompts for Winter Solstice Reflection
Winter Solstice marks the shortest day and the longest night of the year and usually falls on 21st or 22nd of December and is the exact moment when half of earth is tilted the farthest away from the sun.
Solstice comes from the Latin Sol meaning sun, and Sistere meaning to stand still. It marks the moment the sun ‘stands still’, pauses for a moment at its lowest, before turning back to lengthening the days again. The moment between what is ending and what is beginning.
In this blog post I explore some of the history of Winter Solstice celebrations. I reflect on the qualities of Winter and how we can embrace the darker and quieter energies of Winter and set some intentions for the coming months.
There’s a beautiful poem by James A Pearson and some Winter Solstice journal prompts for you including a pdf download so that you can take a pause and mark this point in the year..
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Moon Salutation - 3 ways
I'm sure you've heard of the yoga Sun salutation. If you are a yoga student you've probably done a few of them in your yoga practice. But have you heard of the moon salutation?
Find out more about the moon salutation in this blog post and there’s a free 40 minute class where you can try out 3 variations!
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How to write a Pregnancy and Birth Affirmation
An affirmation is a positive statement that helps you to visualise something that you want to happen.
To overcome any fear or anxiety of birthing your baby, having positive affirmations around you, reading them regularly, and making them your belief, can help you to have a positive birthing experience, because you are letting go of fearful beliefs and replacing them with positive ones.
In this blog post I explore why positive affirmations work for labour and birth, how they work and how you can write your own. I also give you examples of some of my favourite affirmations with a pdf handout you can print out.
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Journal Practice - Prompts for Autumn Equinox
Autumn Equinox marks the the start of Autumn and is celebrated in the Northern Hemisphere between 22nd and 24th September. It is when there is equal day and night and signals the start of the decrease of light as days become shorter towards winter.
In this blog post I explore some of the history, stories and images of Autumn Equinox celebrations. I reflect on the qualities of Autumn and how we can use the transition point from Summer to Autumn to help us to reflect on our lives, take time enjoy the slower energies of Autumn, and to set some intentions for the coming months.
There’s a beautiful affirmation and poem and some journal prompts for you including a pdf download.
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