I’m a big fan of labor postures that involve a mother kneeling. Though we can get the same benefit from standing postures that are similar, the kneeling versions avoid the issues of balance, potentially falling, fatigue, sore feet, etc. I’d encourage moms, if they are in the hospital, to kneel on the bed, as opposed […]
Lock in the 2015 class prices! Prices go up Jan 1st
January 2016 marks Shining Light’s fourth anniversary in Lawrenceville. I’ve always considered my business to be my 3rd baby (my other babies are 10 and 6). As all babies grow, the way we parent and tend to them evolves. “I wanted to thank you again for the amazing classes! I cannot stress how impressed both […]
The Space Between, Finding the Stillness in Labor
There is a moment; one small moment that opens into stillness before it closes and brings us back to the work at hand. It is the space between the inhale and the exhale. It is the space between the exhale and the inhale. It is the briefest moment of stillness and quiet before the cycle […]
FAQ – Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training
Frequently Asked Questions: Q: What makes this prenatal yoga teacher training different from other prenatal yoga teacher trainings I might find? A: This training will not only cover the asana, pranayama and dhyana for pregnancy, fertility and postpartum, but it will also delve into the social and emotional components of pregnancy and birth. As prenatal yoga teachers, […]
7 Benefits of Postnatal or Postpartum Yoga
Natalie Roberson, RYT-200 guest posts for us on the benefits of Postnatal/Postpartum Yoga. You can find her teaching our Postnatal Yoga class on Sunday mornings, 10:00-11:30. She also teaches our Meditations for Labor workshop. ~Deena Mother the Mother Women are givers, but giving themselves priority doesn’t always happen. Taking some time for yourself should be […]