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Sufi rolls are a great way to target soft tissues and ligaments in and around the pelvis. Spiralling in a clockwise and anticlockwise direction may help your baby to descend down into the pelvic bowel and encourage them to move into an optimal position ready for birth. Coordinating your breath with movement may also help …
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Belly breathing is an excellent way of inducing a sense of calm and groundedness. If you notice you do a lot of chest breathing, this technique is a great way of sending the breath into the belly, helping your nervous system come into a more restful and calm state. PHYSIOLOGICAL FUNCTIONING The principal muscle involved …
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In my previous post, we unpacked the benefits of performing Hip Circles to support the uterine soft tissues to be released and function optimally. Hip Circles are wonderful to incorporate in warm ups to encourage blood flow and gently lengthen the soft tissues in and around the pelvis. This week, we explore ways to initiate …
As our next Pregnancy Yoga workshop series edges closer, I’ve been reflecting on the way this offering came about and what I felt passionate to share and convey with other expecting mamas. Over the coming weeks, I’ll be sharing insight into each workshop by exploring: Common experiences women share Ways yoga can support mamas-to-be Specific …
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Your breath is a simple and immediate way to reconnect with, and centre, yourself. Breath forms the base of any yoga practise and is one way that everybody has within their reach, to alter stress responses. The following offers you insight into: the power of breath and the impact it has on our nervous system; …
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