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Yogaaaaaahhhh
Monday, January 24, 2011 by Jeannie Fleming-Gifford
Yoga. I've been talking about this for a long time. Finally, I'm doing something about it.
Have you considered yoga?
When it comes to optimizing YOUR development, there are a lot of positives to practicing yoga.
Check this out:
Pre-conception: Yoga for fertility has recently been accepted by the Mayo Clinic because of the natural detoxification that takes place on a cellular level when doing yogic poses and breathing. This is important for unlocking the gynecological organs and helping to restore the blood flow to these organs which is essential for fertility. Most of the fertility yoga classes will center on the sacral organs – otherwise known as the ones located in the middle of the body, below the heart and above the hips. The poses and movements are all designed to strengthen core muscles, untangle nerves, release stress to these organs, and restore natural movement and flow. My husband and I "worked" 
for over a year to "get in the game." Perhaps if I would have only taken a class or two back then. Sigh.
As a new mama are you struggling to get back into shape? Check out these options. Your best chance at maintaining a fitness routine is building one that includes your kiddo too.
And, what does YOUR development (and this blog) have to do with the development of your child?
Let's face it, our children have a lot better chance of becoming happy and healthy individuals if they are raised by healthy, happy parents. Parenthood is a challenge, but when we make a little time for ourselves, we often feel like giving more time to others.
As for me, I finally did sign up for that yoga class. It's one of those New Year's goals that is taped to the fridge: "Yoga once a week."
It's good for me, and I am finding it is also good for my kid.
What are you practicing these days?
