That’s what happened here in Southern California on Tuesday. It’s been quite a while since we experienced an earthquake with a magnitude of 5.4. But this was just a friendly reminder from our planet of the universal and planetary shifts that take place on a daily basis.

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Here I am, worried about finding the courage to overcome the Neti Pot while the world continues to move forward around me.

My beautiful son is a constant reminder of the newest, joyful adventures in daily life. Every morning and evening, we go for walks, as this is my way of spending some quality time with my partner and son. It’s a balance that we have learned to start and finish the day with.
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Ahh…how challenging it is to deal with the toll on our bodies that can be caused by changes in weather and seasons.

Recently, for the first time in a long while, I encountered a sinus issue that made its way down into my chest. This was a very unpleasant experience, especially because I have been very conscious about not taking any medication while still nursing my child.

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I learned a little while ago what WAHM stood for – “Work At Home Mom”.

How many of you out there are WAHMs? I have to tell you, sometimes I feel like – WHAM! It’s as if something has just hit me hard and knocked me off my feet, throwing off my balance and my world.
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Babies don’t always enjoy Yoga class. But when it’s your baby who’s acting up, it can cause so much stress on you as a mom.

Oh my goodness. The other day, I felt so bad during our regular Mommy and Baby class.

My son was just having a bad day. Nothing would make him happy. I tried toys, teething rings, water, nursing – anything and everything I could think of. He would quieten for a bit and then just get upset all over again. (more…)

Why did it take me so long to think about post-natal yoga? Since having my baby, all I’ve looked forward to was being able to take him to Mommy and Baby Yoga. Well, this week, mainly because I needed to use up my valuable series of classes, I decided to attend other classes without my little one. (more…)

This was my first experience at Mission Street Studio, which focuses on Anusara Yoga. When I arrived, it was wonderful to be greeted by one of the owners, Mara. I was running a bit late, but she was very welcoming and supportive when I rushed in with my little one. I really dislike being late for a class as I feel like I may have disrupted any flow of energy that has begun. In this case, however, I was thankful to learn that the instructor had also been stuck in traffic. (more…)

As we rush to attempt to make our baby’s first Christmas and New Year one to remember, we need to realize this is more for ourselves as the parents than it is for our baby. As far as our precious little one is concerned, it is just another day and moment in time. (more…)

I never took much time out for myself before my baby. I just worked as much as I could in hopes to create a strong foundation to support myself and those around me.

Now that my son has arrived, not only am I running a business, but raising him at the same time.

Raising a child is a full time gig in itself. I choose not to call it a job as it is a wonderful position to be in. How wonderful to be able to focus and spend this precious time with your baby during the strongest developmental stage of his/her life. (more…)

This is where Zariyan and I started our Yoga Classes together.

This class used to be taught on their lovely back patio during the warmer months but has since moved into the store itself. First thing in the morning, before we arrive, the wonderful Educators move all the merchandise racks to accommodate us Moms and our babies. The space is small but intimate. The mothers and babies who attend are recurring so that adds to the atmosphere.

Today’s class was taught by Cindi Cnop. She is a wonderful, high spirited instructor, filled with a life force of passion to share yoga. Her classes not only focus on the issue that mother’s experience, but she also makes it a point to involve the babies into the practice. I never thought to do a Tree Pose holding my child and sitting him on the top of my head until I experienced a class with Cindi. (more…)