Heartfelt Moves

And, just like that, she’s 1 💫
A surprise that burst into our lives at a time I now understand more darkly; she continues to be the light and joy amongst all the loss, grief, renewal, reclaiming… reverence at my own strength to grow and birth this genuine miracle.
At this time more than ever, though, I am challenged to bear in mind - I don’t own her. She is her own being, whose best interests may well already at times clash with my own. What a privilege to get to care for and influence her, what a stark simple truth to realise she doesn’t owe me anything. May we then enjoy each other, respect each other, move together and apart across the times - this one wild ride on which we have crossed paths.

I wrote again! Link in bio.
(Apologies to current subscribers who may receive it twice - I’m a little rusty on the tech side.)

When I led HF classes in person I came to appreciate how important it is to practice ‘equanimity’; a lightly held, loving acceptance of ‘whatever is’, *especially* when practicing with little people around. Their sounds; their needs; their ‘disruptions’ to our Agenda... It was the real deal re: releasing any control agenda. Yes, I had a plan, for everyone to leave feeling strong and calm - but it wasn’t always within any of our control!

It’s been so lovely to return to community classes ‘s Move with Mini with Fran in third tri with this latest bub and Jonas with his squeals, yoga block towers and muesli bar confetti all over my mat. Even just a few deep breaths in balasana, a sun salute or two, and being in the presence of other mums with kids crawling on them who manage to practice Non-Resistance feels more spiritually significant than the most elite & expensive adults-only yoga trainings and retreats I’ve been on.

So, I say, if you manage to stay unruffled, and not triggered, anxious or harried when you have a Plan and small humans give it the🖕🏻, to me you are much more enlightened than some yogi dude with a crazy handstand practice who never has to care, concede or compromise.

A new ep of the pod is out and this ep is one of a series of three interviews I did with experts who have insight, wisdom and specialist expertise that really complements HF. I'd love to know how you find it. Thanks again to Dr. Emily Amos, our first guest in this series of 3 eps, out over the next few weeks.

Q&A with Dr. Emily Amos: Mindfulness and motherhood Listen now (53 min) | In this episode of the pod I’m sharing the audio of a video Q&A I recorded with Dr Emily Amos as part of the Take Up Space anti-challenge I offered Heartfelt members a few weeks back. Emily is a GP, board certified lactation consultant, meditation and yoga teacher and mum. Sh...

If you're wondering whether next week's anti-challenge is worth giving a crack, here are some solid reasons it might be a good fit.

Remember, the facts are:

1. It's free on a 7 day trial (HF is $29 a month after that if you like it and stick around)

2. You get an email a day for a week with a suggested practice, plus some fun bonus surprises

3. You're moving from home, on-demand for 15 mins a day, incorporating mindfulness, body acceptance and self compassion - as well as strength, mobility and energising flows

4. Tis safe for prenatal and early postnatal (provided you've been cleared to exercise by a doc and feel good in yourself). Also v helpful for hustling mamas of busy demanding toddlers and preschoolers though!

5. Share it with some mates on social media and go in the running to win a gorgeous framed 'Take Up Space' print by (see the original Take Up Space announcement post on my grid)
Wrist weights by and a 3 mth HF membership.

As Eden (and Lightning McQueen) would say, 'Kachow!' 👊

If you're a current HF member, you'll be included unless you let me know you'd like to opt out. Otherwise, head to https://membership.heartfeltmoves.com before next Monday and sign up to be in on it!

The first Heartfelt 'Anti-Challenge' Challenge is here, from 10-17th Jan. Check out all the details here. I would love it if you shared this with mates so we can have a big crew of mums starting the new year by normalising self-care that isn't about consumerism but is about less pain, stiffness and self-criticism. Woop!!

Take Up Space The Heartfelt 'Anti-Challenge' challenge that's here to remind you to make time and space for yourself each day