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Moving Mindfully: Why Prenatal Yoga is Your Power-Up for Pregnancy and Beyond (On Land or In Water!)
Learn more about It's a holistic approach that helps your body and nervous system prepare for conception, pregnancy, labor, and recovery. Prenatal yoga is a modified yoga practice designed to safely accommodate the growing and changing body. It focuses on gentle, joint-safe movements, specific breathing techniques (Pranayama), and deep relaxation.

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Oct 7, 20254 min read


A Motherhood Word You Need To Know: Matrescence
Imagine we are sitting across from each other at a vibrant Whangārei café. The coffee is warm, the background chatter is hummed, and you look across the table at me, exhausted, and whisper: "I love my child so much, but I feel like I am completely losing my mind. What is wrong with me?" I would lean in, take a sip of my flat white, and tell you gently: "There is absolutely nothing wrong with you. You aren’t failing; you are going through Matrescence." Most people have never h

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5 days ago3 min read


Pelvic Floor Health: Yoga for Pelvic Floor Health
Whether your muscles are overly lengthened or holding onto chronic tension, specialised prenatal and postnatal yoga focuses on restoring balanced pelvic functionality. We don't just isolate the pelvic floor; we work with the whole body through two main pillars.

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Jun 292 min read


Can Prenatal Yoga Help With Back Pain During Pregnancy?
Why Healing Your Back Starts with Slowing Down Your Nervous System
If you are currently pregnant and reading this while dealing with a dull ache in your lower back or a sharp pull in your pelvis, the first thing I want you to do right now is take a deep breath.

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Jun 295 min read


Understanding Matrescence: The Birth of a Mother
We spend nine months preparing for a new addition to the family. We paint nurseries, attend classes on birth and infant sleep, host a baby shower/nappy party, and we buy tiny clothes. But as the baby is born, someone else is born, too: The Mother. If you have ever felt overwhelmed, confused, lost, or like a stranger in your own life, there is a word for what you are experiencing. It isn’t a "disorder" or a "failure." It is called Matrescence. What is Matrescence? Matrescenc

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May 284 min read


Navigating Pregnancy Discomfort: 3 "Empowered Actions" for a Safer Practice
Three common discomforts and the empowered actions that can be taken to relieve the discomforts. FREE access to my free 7-page Prenatal Safety Guide.

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Jan 133 min read


Understanding Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction (SPD) and How Pregnancy Yoga Can Help
You might experience symptoms ranging from a mild discomfort in the front of your pelvis or a sensation that your pelvis is loose and wobbly to sudden shooting pain originating from the front or back. In some cases, this may progress to tingling, burning, stabbing, or throbbing sensations in the pelvic region, or a steady pain that radiates through your lower abdomen, back, groin, perineum, and thigh . These sensations often points to Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction (SPD), a spec

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Jan 133 min read


Faith and Focus: Exploring Meditation and its Roots in Religion
Meditation a practice deeply woven into the fabric of many of the world's religions. Let's explore how meditation is rooted in religion.

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Mar 11, 20253 min read


Unlock Your Inner World: Discovering Yourself Through Meditation
Ever felt a deep yearning for something more? A hidden part of yourself waiting to be discovered? Meditation is the key to the answers.

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Mar 11, 20253 min read


Reclaim Your Power: Ditch People-Pleasing, Embrace Your Authentic Self (and Self-Worth)
Welcome, beautiful souls, to a space where we delve into the heart of authentic living. If you've tuned into the " Empowered Authenticity...

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Feb 27, 20253 min read


From Overwhelm to Empowerment: Mastering Your Emotions in a Fast-Paced World
Feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or simply "off" seems almost inevitable in today's world. I know it firsthand - I've been there. I sat in...

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Feb 4, 20254 min read


Yoga is for Every Body: Debunking Myths like "Yoga is for skinny people"
I recently embarked my journey to becoming a qualified Yoga Instructor through the New Zealand Institute of Health and Fitness . To...

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Jan 29, 20253 min read


Unleash Your Authentic Self: A Step-by-Step Guide Daily Affirmations
In a world that often pressures us to conform, cultivating authenticity can feel like an uphill battle. What if you had a powerful tool...

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Jan 21, 20254 min read


Finding Your Joy: The Power of Authenticity and Affirmations
In today's whirlwind world, inner happiness can feel like a distant dream. We're constantly bombarded with messages about who we should...

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Jan 16, 20252 min read


The Power of Connection: Building a Supportive Community
In today's fast-paced and competitive world, feeling overwhelmed and disconnected is a common experience. But there's a powerful...

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Jan 16, 20252 min read


Design Your Destiny: Goal Setting, Affirmations, and Manifestation for a Fulfilling Life
Feeling a pull to create something more in your life? Whether you're navigating a career change, exploring new passions, or simply...

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Jan 16, 20252 min read
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