I am now offering private online classes via Skype and/FaceTime! This is a trial run to see how well they work, so for now I have set up only a few time slots, and a very simple pay-as-you-go system. If everything works well, I will be looking at offering additional options in the future, so …
Did you know that somewhere between 1/4 and 1/3 women in North America experience some form of pelvic floor dysfunction? And did you know that there are physiotherapists who train specifically to help heal these dysfunctions? Many pelvic floor issues can be brought on or exacerbated by pregnancy, however it is possible for anyone to …
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There are many benefits to prenatal yoga, some of which are the same as general yoga benefits, and some of which are specific to prenatal yoga. Here are just a few: Take time to move your body in a way that helps relieve common pregnancy aches and pains Practice focusing on the present moment, and …
In honour of World Doula Week, I thought I would write a short post about what doulas do. As you can see from the picture, the main role of a doula is to support someone through pregnancy, birth and/or the postpartum period. We provide emotional and educational support to a birthing person and that person's family.
One of the simplest and most complicated poses. Requiring strength and flexibility, balance, breath control and stamina. And yet, it looks so straightforward, and many teachers call it a resting pose. For most people this pose is safe to practice through most of pregnancy, although it should generally be avoided or modified for high or …
Our feature pose this morning is extended side angle or (utthita parsvakonasana in Sanskrit). This has always been one of my favourite poses because of its versatility... it can be done so many different ways, and it has so many different benefits.
During this time of so much activity - baby showers, setting up the nursery, figuring out how to use a car seat, stockpiling diapers and more, taking some time for yourself and slowing things down can be so beneficial.
Yoga With Nicole Allison 