MaternityShare

a blog about pregnancy, birth and motherhood

 

Surviving the darker days November 3, 2008

Filed under: healh — Tags: , — Christine @ 2:19 pm —
  • I just sent off an email to my group of mom friends in which I shared how I am surviving the darker days. It has been grey and raining here in the bay area.
    Here is the exerpt:
    Hope you all are well. Don’t let the grey days get you down. Try full spectrum light bulbs, yoga, [...]

     
     

    Yoga Teacher Training September 1, 2008

    Filed under: healh — Tags: , , — Christine @ 9:25 pm —
  • I am in the midst of a search of where and who with to take yoga teacher training. I want to begin as soon as possible with a 200 hour intensive to get things started. That way I will get the credentials in the least amount of time. The clock is ticking. I need a [...]

     
     

    Chores and Yoga August 27, 2008

    Filed under: maternityshare — Tags: , , — Christine @ 11:15 pm —
  • I did it again, I spent the evening doing chores as well as making dinner and pumping instead of catching a nap like I wished to do. I want to make sure the house doesn’t get too behind in cleanliness. I keep doing this even though other moms keep telling me that as a new [...]

     
     

    On Mudras and, Yoga in Portland July 13, 2008

    Filed under: healh — Tags: , , , — Christine @ 11:02 pm —
  • I was talking with my dear friend Julia of The Joe Cocker Dancers about dance and movement and life we came to the subject of yoga. I told her of some lovely pictures in the current issue of The Yoga Journal (August 2008 issue) where they explained 5 mudras and how to incorporate them into [...]

     
     

    Getting Ready For Birth and Dealing With Fear May 30, 2008

    Filed under: healh — Tags: , , , , — Christine @ 4:27 pm —
  • Today I continue my doula search. I find my feet dragging every time I mean to research, call, and interview doulas. I am afraid. I don’t know if I will find the right person to be my doula (I really need to feel comfortable with my doula). Will I ask the right questions?
    I am afraid [...]

     
     

    Kid Yogi

    Filed under: healh — Tags: , — Christine @ 1:30 pm —
  • I read a little article on Common Ground Magazine’s website today about kid yogis that had picture of an adorable and serene looking baby sitting in the lotus position with hands at the heart. When I practice this pose I feel relaxed and I “come back into myself”. I am often “go-go-go” if even just [...]