These long, dark days, with their limited sun and missing warmth, make us ever more mindful that the warmth and glow of the festive holiday season is behind us. We’ve got too much cheese, chocolate, wine (pick your poison) in our guts, and we’re not sure what day it is…it’s somewhere between Christmas and New […]
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Newborn Essentials
Dear New Moms and Dads. I’m prepping for my quarterly Newborn Essentials “How to Thrive Not Just Survive with Your Newborn” class. It’s my favorite class and here’s why. In this class, we play. It’s less heady, and more hands on. We laugh (a lot). Dads and moms practice tying Bobas and Moby wraps. We […]
Why Malas?
Mala is the sanskrit word for garland. It is typically 108 beads, in addition to the guru bead and is used as a meditation tool while chanting, reciting or silently repeating a mantra. They help the wearer focus their minds. When not used for meditation, they can help wearers carry a sense of peace, calm, […]
Postpartum Rest – The 40 Days of Lying-In
The natural rhythm of the Earth and Life—is that there is a period of growth and a period of rest. This is how balance is created. Pregnancy represents the time of growth, and therefore the postpartum period represents the time of rest. In the modern world, there is no value given for rest—modern culture is […]
What to look for in your Childbirth Education Class
Amy Meilen, PT, CD(DONA) A good childbirth education class (CBE) can make the difference between parents feeling out of control and overwhelmed and being able to handle the expected and often unexpected of your baby’s birthday and the days and weeks that follow. When you’re thinking about signing up for CBE, consider your ideal birth […]
