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Pranayama for Prenatal Yogis: Breathwork for a Healthy Pregnancy

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Practicing yoga during pregnancy isn’t just about maintaining physical fitness; it’s also about nurturing a deep connection between the mother and baby, and preparing both mentally and physically for the journey of childbirth. Pranayama, or yogic breathwork, is a key element of this practice. It helps manage the emotional shifts common in pregnancy and enhances

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The Role of a Birth Doula: Providing Physical Comfort, Emotional Support, and Information

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Bringing a new life into the world is a miraculous and transformative experience. During this profound journey, the presence of a birth doula can be invaluable. Doulas offer essential physical comfort, emotional support, and valuable information, ensuring that expectant parents navigate the path to parenthood with confidence and reassurance.   Providing Physical Comfort   Doulas

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Postnatal Ayurvedic Practices

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In Ayurveda, the postnatal period is considered a critical time for a mother’s recovery and rejuvenation. A postnatal Ayurvedic diet aims to support the mother’s healing and provide the necessary nutrients for breastfeeding. In the postnatal period, it’s essential to consume warm and nourishing foods that are easy to digest, like soups, stews, and broths.

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You Are Not Out of Shape. You Are In Recovery.

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By Alexa Rittichier, Prenatal Yoga Facilitator & Doula THE PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF PREGNANCY The New York Post reported on a study of pregnant people in 2019. Researchers studying the limits of human endurance have determined that the physical intensity of pregnancy is basically like running a 40-week marathon. “Pregnancy is the most energetically expensive activity the

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The Sādhanā of Pregnancy & The PostPartum Year

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By Dr Sairupa Krishnamurti, N.D and Ayurveda Practitioner The child-bearing year is a sacred season of a woman/ birthing person’s life. How do we awaken into this time with a little more tender awareness, consciousness, and love? Is it possible to consider this time of pregnancy, birth and early parenting a sādhanā (spiritual practice)? In

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