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WOMEN

In this life we women are many things,
mothers, sisters, wives, friends, carers.

We are creators,
we are nurture,
we are home.

But above all,
we women are the magic.
We are the intuition.
We are the product of generations,
who fought to be heard,
to be believed,
to be empowered.

And that runs very deep.

When women come together, magic happens my friend.

And those who tell you otherwise are afraid.

We are not.

So come together in all your glory today and every day.
Because you can,
because you must,
because you are called by deep-seated ancestry to do so.

And because, most of all, we hold up half the sky,

and our half must show the other

how to be.

Donna Ashworth

Artist: Celeste Yarnall

New blog post! A recipe that will convert all to go meat-free...even the kids! :)

Cauliflower Parmigiana ( Image courtesy of Greatist) An amazing recipe loved by the kids, hubby and I and a great one if you want to go meat-free! Roasted Cauliflower: 7 cups cauliflower florets(2 kg) 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 cup italian breadcrumb(115 g) ½ teaspoon garlic powder ½ teaspoon salt ½ cup grated parmesan c...

Join us this week in Central Reading for some summer yoga fun
Call 07841287195 now to guarantee your spot!

Recipe for the weekend :)
Tested and tried on whole family and got the thumb up!

Tofu Skewers with Satay Sauce Ingredients Tofu skewers: 1 (250g) pack tofu 2 tbsp sesame oil 2 tbsp soy sauce 1 large garlic clove, finely chopped or crushed small piece of fresh ginger Satay Sauce: 100g crunchy peanut butter 1/4 cup of vegetable stock 75 ml coconut milk 1 tsp soy sauce 1 tbsp sweet chilli sauce or honey 1 tsp f...

One of the most important contributions to a healthy pregnancy is good posture.

If someone told me when I was pregnant, that the way I sit or stand can affect the length of my labour...I'd be listening to them with each cell of my body! And that is what I'm here to share with you today.

As well as the type of labour you could have, your posture alone can also have an unbelievable influence on the levels of comfort / pain in your pregnant (and postnatal) body.

Proper alignment can decrease low back and neck pain and fatigue.

🤰To counteract the increased low back curve, straighten your upper back so that your ear, shoulder and hip are aligned.

🤰Maintain the correct pelvic tilt at all times, so that your lower back does not sway forward.

🤰Contract your abdominal muscles and buttocks to act as a natural "corset" for your lower back.

🤰Keep your chin tucked in. Your ears should be in a straight line with your shoulders.

🤰Avoid standing in one position for long periods of time.

🤰Avoid high heels, as they cause your body weight to shift forward even more. Wear low heeled, comfortable shoes.

🤰When doing any task where you are standing for a long period of time, such as ironing or doing dishes, put one foot up on a step stool or sit on a high stool. This will decrease the sway in your lower back.

🤰Consider wearing a maternity support belt.

Please follow these tips to get baby in optimal birthing position:

👶In the last few weeks of pregnancy, sit mindfully, with your hips ABOVE your knees. Don't slouch (see 2nd pic) as this encourages baby to go back to back

👶Do plenty of exercise. Late in pregnancy is not the time to stop exercising, unless you have been medically advised otherwise. Strong walking (a couple of miles a day) and Yoga are a brilliant combination. During your Yoga, try to incorporate lots of Hands & Knees positions, and hip opening poses...this will all help with baby's position.

👶Watch your posture throughout the day.

When it comes to the labour itself, I want you to think about R.U.M.! Not to drink, but R = Relaxed, U = Upright, M = Mobile. Keep to this and your labour will be easier and shorter. 🙏

Back to regular schedule next week!

Monday

Postnatal mum and baby returns 10:30am-12pm
Privates
Slow Flow Wellington Wellbeing]
6-7pm

Tuesday
Dynamic Yoga Wellington Wellbeing] 8:15-9:15 am
Privates
Fitness Yoga Bradfield Sports Complex]
7:30-8:15pm

Wednesday
All levels Flow Bradfield Sports Complex]
(Cover class for Kathi)
9-10am
Privates PM

Thursday
Postnatal yoga 10-11am
Prenatal yoga 7-8pm
All levels flow 8-9 pm
All at Tidmarsh Village Hall

Hopefully see you on the mat! 🧘🏼‍♀️

Photo from our epic paddle on Saturday, thanks

(Shoulders feeling it today, thought that may be circuits!!)

This week you'll find me...

Mondays
Postnatal Wasing Wellbeing 10:30-12am
Stretch & Relax Wellington Wellbeing 6-7pm

Tuesdays
Dynamic Yoga Wellington Wellbeing 8:30-9:30am
Privates
Fitness Yoga Bradfield Sports Complex 7:30-8:15pm

Wednesdays
Privates

Thursdays
Postnatal Yoga Tidmarsh Village Hall 10-11am
Privates
Prenatal Yoga 7-8pm
Creative Flow -all level class 8-9pm

Think this weather calls for outdoor classes, DM if interested 🙏🤸‍♂️

Mental Health Awareness Week is happening between 9 to 15 May 2022. The official theme is ‘loneliness’. And THAT is something we don’t talk about often as mums, but it needs to be said... Being a mum can be really Lonely. As a mum, you willingly give up all personal space, three-quarters of your bed and two hundred percent of your heart. You’re never alone... not even on loo breaks! But, let’s be honest about one thing. Despite embracing your new role, despite the joy-filled rearrangement of your life and even despite our deep, truthful desire to be all things for our children (and perhaps because of these things), taking on this mantle of motherhood also means facing an exhausting, lonely season in our lives. Because even though we have good intentions to get together with friends, to get out of the house and practice that “self-care” thing everyone talks about, it doesn’t really happen very often when you have small children at home. This week do something for you, call that friend, arrange that walk or coffee, talk to someone who can help. Find your people who'll hold the baby for you or simply sit in that same boat as you feeling frazzled and overwhelmed until the storms passes... Every little helps. In case nobody told you, you're doing amazing mumma x #mentalhealthawareness #loneliness #motherhood #motherlessmother #mummyselfcare #postnataldepression

So cute she needs her own post!

Check out that onesie and the 🦋 too ❤️
My mums got together and block printed their own. You can make one just like this by joining the very talented and lovely

Got a baby shower or birthday party coming up? Get printing t-shirts, babygros and bibs...