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If labour seems a bit baffling then check out our guide on what happens and when (well most of time time!). If you’ve not given birth before then the prospect of labour can seem daunting – but our bodies are designed to give birth. The best way to manage labour is to relax, stop thinking…
Kamboucha Tea may not look much like your average brew, but this ancient super drink is packed with probiotics, Vitamin B and antioxidants… It’s the Asian fermented drink known as a health elixir due to the belief that it boosts healthy gut bacteria and aids the immune system. Kambouchas is also referred to as Mushroom…
Last night I was chatting to one of the dad’s at my son’s soccer training. He and his partner run their own business and he was telling us that in the past year they’d had to work until around 1am most nights and even pulled a couple of all-nighters in a bid to meet all…
If you find yourself reaching for a glass of wine at night or a mug of caffeine-laden hot chocolate, then make the switch and sip Golden (or Turmeric) Tea instead. Golden Tea is a traditional Indian medicinal drink, which can help promote a feeling of balance and a great night’s sleep. Of course the main…
It’s Valentine’s Day but that doesn’t mean you get to miss out if your bub is still on the inside! Here are five ways you can send warm, fuzzy vibes to your unborn baby… Heart to heart breath Sit in a comfortable pose with your spine lengthened and shoulders relaxed. Take three slow, deep breaths…
Did you know that good positioning will make your birth faster and less painful? And that the number of posterior babies has increased as women have become more sedentary. But help is on hand – certain yoga poses will assist your baby into the best position – so read on and rock that pelvis!…
Most of us start the New Year with a fuzzy head and a clear set of goals. After all, we’ve spent the past few weeks partying hard, working late and spending big. We promise ourselves that in January we’ll drop a dress size, pay off our credit card and nibble on a diet of raw…
If I’d been aware of PE when I had my three children, I’d have signed up without any hesitation! But in case you’re a bit unsure check out Vickie’s story… I had two active toddlers – Ben, three and Josh, two – and I was expecting another boy. As I watched Ben jumping on the…
I love this story doing the rounds on Facebook about Canadian high school student, Caitlin Prater-Haacke who has begun a wonderful trend of posting positive Post-It messages. Caitlin was inspired to turn a negative into a positive after receiving a shocking message on her Facebook page. Someone broke into her school locker and using her…
This week I ran a private class for one of my regular students who has a five-month-old baby and is due to get married in six weeks. She’s in great shape, but just wants to feel really comfortable in her wedding dress. When I mentioned this to a friend, she was surprised that yoga would…
Breathing through labour Breath is life and at no time is it more important than in pregnancy and childbirth. Your breath is always with you and if you use it correctly then you’ll always be able to relax and give your body oxygen and nourishment. Taking slow, deep breaths will help calm your nervous system,…
The public and private faces of pregnancy can look very different – publicly we feel pressure to smile and happily parade our growing bump, but the private side of pregnancy can find us bombarded with self doubt and worry. Pregnancy, especially for first time mums, is a massive lifestyle change. It can give us a…
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