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November Carnival of Natural Mothering

November Carnival of Natural Mothering

We had a great time reading all about your Natural Birth Choices in the October carnival! We hope you will write again for the November Carnival of Natural Mothering. Keep reading to find out how to sign up! November 2013 Carnival Carnival Theme: Incorporating Natural Into the Holidays As we approach the holiday season, it is easy to get swept up in preparations and anticipation. How do you bring your natural lifestyle into the holidays with you? Whether it's eco-friendly party prep, special treats that are also healthy, traditions that involve aspects of…Read more
A Prequel to the Birth Story

A Prequel to the Birth Story

  Welcome to the October 2013 Carnival of Natural Mothering! This article is a part of the Carnival of Natural Mothering hosted by GrowingSlower, Every Breath I Take, I Thought I Knew Mama, African Babies Don't Cry, and Adventures of Captain Destructo. This month's topic is Natural Birth Choices. Be sure to check out all of the participants' posts through the links at the bottom of this page.   I love birth stories. They make me cry those big, fat, happy life-affirming tears. I think it is absolutely wonderful that more women are…Read more
No More Tuesday Baby Link Up

No More Tuesday Baby Link Up

Well, all that fresh start energy I talked about last week has really inspired, Shannon, Charise, Christine, Melissa and I. We have so loved connecting with our Tuesday Baby Link Up Community, but we are ready for a bit of a change. So, last week was the last link up. But, something new is on the horizon. Announcing... October 2013 Carnival Carnival Theme: Natural Birth Choices After the recent rumored natural birth of the future King of England, lots of people have been talking about the reasons a mother may pursue this type…Read more
Do I Really Need Yoga Props? (A Bolster Giveaway)

Do I Really Need Yoga Props? (A Bolster Giveaway)

For someone on a mission to make yoga accessible, I sure do use a lot of props! I know this can feel like a barrier, but I promise I have really good reasons for using them. Sometimes I reach for props to make a challenging pose more accessible. Other times, I use a prop to more deeply explore a yoga pose. And, I regularly use them to facilitate the process of relaxation. Yoga props play a huge role in making this practice  accessible and therapeutic. People ready to begin a home practice often…Read more
Six Weeks of Intentional Self-Care

Six Weeks of Intentional Self-Care

As a yoga teacher, I have had the pleasure of working with people on their health and well-being for over a decade. One of the things I love the most about this work is something I call "The Snowball Effect of Wellness." One small step can have a kind of gravity, allowing it to easily attract other positive changes. Before long, we find ourselves living healthier, happier lives. There is a bit of a finesse required for choosing those initial steps. You can't build a snowball out of just any snow, and you…Read more