A key to getting back your body after having a baby is to think positive. Continually encourage yourself with positive self talk. Instead on focusing on what you need to change, focus on what you are accomplishing. For example, if you started exercising tell yourself, “I’m becoming more fit each day.” Take compliments! When someone …
Good posture keeps your body in proper allignment, which reduces the chances for muscle and joint discomfort. An added bonus is good posture makes you look more confident and more attractive. Yoga is an excellent way to improve your posture. In yoga, I continuously remind my students to become aware of how they are standing. …
How times have you gone to bed with your mind racing? Here is a quick and simple prenatal yoga exercise to relax your entire body, and give you a good night’s sleep. Lay comfortably on your left side. Bring your knees up to a 90 degree angle. Starting at your feet, take a deep breath …
A common question my pregnant clients ask is what they can do to be more comfortable. As your belly grows there will be more pressure on your low back. A great way to allevate pressure on your spine when you sleep is to place a pillow between your legs, and underneath your belly. Better yet, …
After having a baby it can feel like your body will never be the same. Lots of my clients have asked me if their bodies will ever go back to the way it was. I believe your body does change after having a baby, but it can be even better. Personally, my body is different …
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Being pregnant causes changes in your hormones which results in changes in your emotions. I remember each trimester of my pregnancy I felt different. The first trimester I was more tired, worried, and excited. The second trimester I was more energetic. The third trimester I felt “big”, irritable, and excited that my baby would soon …
The most common comment I hear when I talk about yoga is, “I’m not flexible”. Don’t worry, you don’t have to be flexible to do yoga. Doing pregnancy yoga is so beneficial for you and your growing baby. It will help to improve muscle tone, increases agility, eases stress, reduces muscle pain, and connects you …
Here’s a simple postpartum exercise to tone up your thighs, and you can even do it while you cook! While standing with your back straight bring one leg out to the side lifting as high as you can (you may hold onto a chair for support). After 10 reps, hold your leg at the highest …
Here’s a helpful postpartum exercise tip: If you want to get back your body fast, use your baby! Once your baby reaches the 8lb. mark you can use the babybjorn (which may be right away for some of you!). Once you get the a.o.k from your doctor, get moving! If your baby likes the stroller, push your …
The muscle toning exercise to give defined shapely calves is quite simple. Stand with your legs together and raise up onto the ball of your foot using a stroller or a wall for balance. As you lift squeeze your inner thighs and butt. After 15 slow reps, do 15 pulses, then back to 15 slow reps. …
