Rise Yoga & Yoga Therapy

We underestimate the power of eating and drinking in childbirth: keep in mind your uterus is a muscle that is working HARD - give it the energy it needs to do it’s job effectively. BUT - here’s the catch (and this was mine and many other women’s experiences) - you won’t necessarily want to eat or drink in labour 🙈 It’s not exactly your top priority or focus! This is why it’s good to eat when you can / want to in EARLY LABOUR but if labour is long you’ll need extra sustenance later down the road …

Check out this boss birthing mamma letting her support team feed her in between contractions . It might be the smallest of sips or bites, but it will make a difference: especially for longer labours 👍

Get your support team to add nutrients and minerals to your water and pick easy to eat foods that will convert well to energy for your body

Photo capture by the talented .iacullo

 

Are you following the right page for you since I split my business offerings?

If you are in the world of motherhood or pregnancy then The Rise is now my page for all things pregnancy, childbirth and motherhood related support 👌

If you are after general yoga info and classes then this is the right page for you 👍

Excited to be attending this event - so great it’s a free resource to support those managing conditions like Endometriosis - if you suffer from pelvic pain conditions then there are som incredible speakers to provide tools and information to support your journey 〰️

🌟 Exciting Market Stalls Announcement! 🌟

We are thrilled to share the incredible lineup of market stalls that will be joining us at our upcoming Pelvic Pain Conference! 🎉

💜 - Period/Endometriosis and Hysterectomy recovery
💜 Book & Intimacy Products
💜 - Doterra Essential Oils

PLUS, we'll also have some beautiful Twigg Puzzles, Endometriosis Blend Tea & Heat Packs available for purchase.

These market stalls are a fantastic addition to our conference, providing a wealth of knowledge, services, and products that will benefit our attendees. Whether you're seeking support, looking for innovative products, or simply want to connect with like-minded individuals, you won't want to miss visiting these stalls!

Reserve your seat now for the Pelvic Pain Conference on Saturday 9th September and come prepared to experience a day filled with learning, empowerment, and a supportive community. We can't wait to see you there! 🤗

https://events.humanitix.com/magnolia-health-pelvic-pain-conference

Just a reminder folks on the split of my business :

Please now follow on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/riseyogatherapy_ for all things Yoga Therapy and Yin , Vinyasa and Hatha Yoga and philosophy and .me https://www.instagram.com/therise.me/ for all things pregnancy, childbirth and motherhood 👌

A big hurdle I personally struggled with on my BF journey was this paradox of the ideal versus the reality. This picture is a great summary of that - it just captures the ideal - it doesn’t show the many, many, many nights of hardship that went into mine and Indie’s breastfeeding journey …

One of the biggest dis-services modern culture and societal messaging does to new mothers is to state that this is a natural process and should therefore come easily. In fact this tends to be the lens that motherhood in general has been portrayed through for many years. But when has anything ‘natural’ been easy?! I grew up on David Attenborough wildlife documentaries and I can confidently state that world of nature is rarely easy (remember the baby lizard and the pit of hungry snakes anyone?!)

BF for many is not easy. It can be physically painful . It can have connotations we are really uncomfortable with (yes I’m talking about the ni**le and its role in s*x). It can be extremely frustrating and anxiety inducing when we are struggling with supply / demand and issues with reflux, colic and latching, to name a few. To go into this experience thinking it ‘should’ feel easy, natural and ‘second nature’ can therefore lead us to a pretty painful experience both mentally and physically. The amount of mother’s that have feelings of failure that I have spoken to in my line of work just saddens me in my heart - they are not failing - they are being failed.

And this is why it is so important that information on BF is out there: women deserve to know all the wonderful benefits: but we also deserve to know the realities of the struggles we might face: and how we might therefore best support ourselves to face these. And ultimately we deserve to feel empowered to make our own choices about what is right for us and our babies based on our own personal circumstances and the support we have. Each breastfeeding journey is unique: even between children. Let’s respect the journey and not hold it up to an ideal.

New Direction ↖️↗️
I am excited to announce the split of my business into seperate Instagram accounts and seperate websites to allow me to better service the demographics I work across.

This Instagram page has now become “The Rise” under the handle .me: in line with the website www.therise.me that will shortly follow : it is your resource for all things pregnancy, birth and early motherhood.

Rise Yoga will continue to operate for all things Yoga & Yoga Therapy based: including my stress release classes and workshops and one-on-one Yoga Therapy sessions. You can follow things related to this space under the handle
and the website will stay the same www.riseyoga.com.au

Looking forward to sharing more on “The Rise” and what I will be offering shortly … exciting times ahead ✨

What a privilege to organise this most special of mothers blessings for the effervescent Ceyda and her babe 💗
The act of ritual lights me up in so many ways - it brings magic and connection back into life - so blessed to spend a whole day wrapped in it and celebrating what it is to be a modern mother 💛 # # #

Hi folks 👋 My new Stress Release Yoga Class starts next Saturday 17th June at Buderim Cricket Club (Ballinger Road) at 8am

This will be a weekly 75 minute stress-release class to restore, revitalise and rejuvenate the body and mind for the weekend ahead. All are welcome : beginner and everyBODY friendly.

Movement is medicine so we will start with various yoga poses and once we are starting to relax the Nervous System, we’ll go deeper with some breath work / visualisation /meditation techniques before finishing with a short 15 minute Yoga Nidra - yum!

More info below but feel free to reach out with any questions 👌🙏

CLASS INFO

* Saturday mornings: 8am-9.15am with option to stay for a cup of coffee / chai / tea
* Location: Buderim Cricket Club: Ballinger Road, Buderim
* Facilities: ample free parking: toilets: kitchenette with refreshments/ disabled access ramp
* Mat & props provided . Feel free to bring your own if you prefer
* Exchange : $20 a class - every 5th class is on me 👍

Class Benefits

The stress hormone Cortisol is reduced in the body by:

- Physical movement (e.g: yoga postures called “Asanas”)
- Effective breathing to reset the Nervous System (e.g: Yogic breathing techniques called “Pranayama”)
- Building new neural pathways that change our Nervous System responses to situations (e.g: Yogic meditation and visualisation techniques, including Yoga Nidra)

When we reduce stored stress in the body we are more likely to see:

- Improved sleep quality
- A higher ‘Window of Tolerance” in our more challenging interactions and experiences
- A more positive and joyful outlook on life
- An ability to get more creative/ take on new projects / challenges

Hi Mums-to-be 👋

I’m slowing returning from my own maternity leave and restarting my Pregnancy Yoga offering on Sunday afternoons at the Morning Light Studio - info below if you’d like to join and feel free to reach out with any questions - beginner and everyBody friendly 💛

ABOUT THE CLASS 🌱

Would you like to feel more comfortable in your ever changing pregnant body; and feel more connected with your baby as well as learn key tools to better prepare you for childbirth and childbirth recovery?

Come and connect with other pregnant women for a weekly 75 minute class where we will:

• Build STRENGTH for childbirth & recovery 
• Create SPACE and RELIEF in your pregnant body 
• Encourage OPTIMAL BIRTH POSITION for your baby
• MANAGE PAIN & CHALLENGES in and after Child Birth (Vaginal & C-Section) by learning yoga poses, breathing techniques, mudras, visualisation & meditation techniques
• RELEASE STEESS & RELEIVE PREGNANCY INSOMNIA via breathing techniques
• Learn PELVIC FLOOR AWARENESS and optimal function for Pregnancy 
• Adjust your POSTURE to better support your changing anatomy 
• Set active INTENTIONS for pregnancy, birth and early motherhood -  creating a working Mantra and Sankalpa 
• Develop INTUITION and trust with your body and your Nervous System

Run in 6 week rotations; we will cover a different key anatomical area of the pregnant body each week to make sure we are relieving and supporting you from head to toe. 

Want to also get to know some other pregnant women? Then feel free to hang around after class for herbal tea in our community area . 

Suitable for women at 12+ weeks pregnant; no previous yoga experience required. The class will be adapted to include any modifications for your specific pregnancy needs.

It’s been us for a while now - cocooned in our mother daughter bond 💗 Next month I venture back out into the world a little more as my other love aside from my family starts to integrate back into my life 🙏
I’m starting with my signature Vinyasa and Yin classes on a Tuesday evening at but I’m still pulled towards the perinatal space and what I can offer here : especially through a Yoga Therapy lens 🤔 DM me if you feel there’s something needed to support the mothers and parents of the Sunshine Coast 🙏✨

Indigo working hard at her first Mums & Bubs Reformer Pilates class 😹 thanks .womenshealth for a wonderful first class - we loved it and it is so nice to know we are in the safe, knowledgeable and loving hands of a women’s health physio when doing this important postpartum exercise 💗💪🙏

Indigo Maive made it earthside at 11.36pm on Friday 6th May AEDST weighing 3.73kg 💗

With the incredible love and support of Anne, Lisa and Caz at clmidwifery we got to have our home birth experience and it was everything I had hoped for. Being able to bring life into this world whilst feeling strong, safe and empowered is an experience I will never forget and am one I am truly grateful for 🙏

We used yogic breathing and sounds for the first half of things, as well as JuJu Sundin’s movement and juggling balls techniques; and then as things intensified the wonderful primal sounds emerged to meet the pain.

I just loved the primal magic in those moments that feel like I was stepping into another reality but at the same time I was the most present I’ve ever been for anything in my life. The ultimate in meditative states ! ✨

Lots to reflect upon over the coming weeks and months but once again I find myself in awe of the whole birth experience and a deep curiosity to explore this further…

For now though it’s time to rest, nourish and enjoy the latest addition to our family 🥰

Thank you to the incredibly talented for my amazing pregnancy photos 💝 I can’t more highly recommend working with Tazzie to create memories of your pregnancy that you will cherish - clothes off is optional - she also did some amazing photos of me with clothes on but either way she will make you feel super relaxed and joyful 👍
This was such an empowering experience that made me really appreciate and love my changing body so much more! 💗
And with that in mind, it is time to officially hang up my yoga teaching / therapy hat for a little while as I continue to honour my body and create the space and nourishment it needs as I move into these final weeks of providing this darling girl with a home in my belly.
Thank you to all the clients that have worked with me over the past few years and special thanks to the studios that have provided me space and support to make this possible
I look forward to seeing some of you again in the future and for now and very excited to just be a student for a little while and practice on the mat alongside you - see you in class 😊✨🙏

NEW DATE (after flood postponement)
Yoga for Pregnancy & Childbirth Workshop 🙏🌱
Sunday 13th March : 1pm-4pm:
Investment: $49
Book direct website : https://morninglightyogapilates.com.au/.../yoga-for.../
An opportunity to connect with other pregnant women in this 3 hour workshop that will cover:
🌱how to build a yoga practice for your pregnancy; including how to modify and swap most key poses that you will come across in a regular yoga class to suit your unique pregnant body (at any stage of pregnancy - no previous yoga experience needed)
🌱provide key yoga tools to use in preparation for, as well as during childbirth (breathing techniques, mudras, sound practises, yoga positions and active birth positions that encourage baby down and out more easily)
🌱the science of birth hormones and how to keep these flowing with the use of yoga techniques that influence your nervous system - this can make a phenomenal difference to your birth experience - whether it is a vaginal or c-section birth.
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Feel free to stay on afterwards and indulge in the Yin class at 4.30pm 🙏
13th March Sunday 13th March

Yoga for Pregnancy & Childbirth Workshop 🙏🌱
1pm-4pm: Sunday 27th February Investment: $49
Book direct website : https://morninglightyogapilates.com.au/events/yoga-for-pregnancy-childbirth/

An opportunity to connect with other pregnant women in this 3 hour workshop that will cover:

🌱how to build a yoga practice for your pregnancy; including how to modify and swap most key poses that you will come across in a regular yoga class to suit your unique pregnant body (at any stage of pregnancy - no previous yoga experience needed)
🌱provide key yoga tools to use in preparation for, as well as during childbirth (breathing techniques, mudras, sound practises, yoga positions and active birth positions that encourage baby down and out more easily)
🌱the science of birth hormones and how to keep these flowing with the use of yoga techniques that influence your nervous system - this can make a phenomenal difference to your birth experience - whether it is a vaginal or c-section birth.
🙏
Feel free to stay on afterwards and indulge in the Yin class at 4.30pm 🙏

Words that every Mother should tell herself every single day 💗✨

Recently my regular and perinatal yoga classes and philosophy have been deeply focussed on the reconnection within - we have nothing to achieve, prove or attain. Instead our sense of self worth will come from within 💗

As we peel back those external layers of being we can get lost in operating through, we reveal that a deep sense of joy, peace and love was already there at our very core.

Yoga and it’s practices allow for the space and quietness needed to get back to that inner layer. It’s a practice, a daily, practice but the reward is great - we finally start to believe we are enough just as we are ✨

“The quieter you become the more you are able to hear” Rumi/Ram Das

📷Charlie Makesy “The Boy The Mole The Fox and Thw Horse” 💗

What a lovely end to 2021 with the birth of two more gorgeous bubs from our pregnancy yoga classes 💙💙
💙 Gorgeous Ruben (pictured) was born on 16th December with mum saying that the birth preparation work she’d done through the classes and course came in helpful and she was able to use some of the tools she had learnt to help support her in a positive childbirth experience .
If you want to develop your own additional skills to support you through pregnancy and into childbirth and motherhood feel free to check out the resources on my website or join us at a class every Saturday in the beautiful studio, Buderim 🙏

Hey new Mammas & Mammas To Be 👋 Our Pre/Post natal yoga classes start again on Monday 10th January (10.45am) at the beautiful Morning Light Studio in the Sports Hub Bokarina (ample parking, coffee shop available, creche for any older siblings).

Bring either bub or bump and enjoy some specially tailored yoga to the perinatal body.

Class runs for a hour, special 4 week pass for $99 or you can use any of the Morning Light passes and memberships to attend if you also want to try other classes at the studio 😊

✨PRE BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL✨ - book in directly via
https://morninglightyogapilates.com.au/classes/pregnancy-yoga/

Feel free to PM me with any ?s

J xx

🌱 Pregnancy Yoga 🌱 is back for 2022 starting Saturday 8th January! At 23 weeks pregnant myself, I am definitely in need of this once again! Can't wait to get back on the mat! 😹 💗

See a quick summary below and for bookings and more info click on the link to my website : https://www.riseyoga.com.au/prenatal

✨ PRE -BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL ✨
WHEN: Saturday's at 10.30am
WHERE: Haven Yoga Studio on Main Street Buderim

🌱 Beginners and any stage of pregnancy welcome
​🌱 Build both strength and ​release in key areas of your body that support your pregnancy and early motherhood journey
🌱 Learn how to safely work with your pelvic floor and natural breathing patterns to better support your body and recovery from childbirth
🌱 Learn some key techniques ​​you can take into your childbirth experience (either c-section or vaginal) to help keep you calm and focussed
🌱 Learn how to support your posture as it changes in pregnancy to reduce and prevent back and hip issues
🌱 Learn how to modify and adapt poses to suit your own unique body’s needs
🌱 Feel more relaxed and connected to your body as each week passes

I love answering questions so please feel free to PM if you have any and I look forward to seeing you soon 😊

J xx

Hey mammas 💕

If you would like to join us for the last 4 week term of Mums & Bubs Yoga ($99) before Xmas then the term runs from next Monday 22nd Nov until Monday 13th December

Here is the link to book if you'd like to join 👍

Beginners welcome 😊

https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/classic/ws?studioid=853551&stype=41&sTG=30&prodId=100219

J xx

3 weeks left of Pregnancy Yoga before the Xmas break 🎄 Join casually for any of the classes via my website below ⬇️

Classes held at studio in Buderim : beginners and any stage of pregnancy very welcome 👍

Sat 20th Nov
Sat 27th Nov
Sat 4th Dec
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We will cover:
• how to safely engage and release your pelvic floor and supporting muscles, working with your natural breathing pattern
• how to strengthen key muscles that support you in pregnancy, childbirth and earth motherhood
• releasing and relieving tense muscles that often cause problems in the pregnant body
• various breathing techniques, mudras and meditations you can use in pregnancy, childbirth and early motherhood to reduce stress and better manage some of the more challenging moments this journey has to offer
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Come and meet some other Mums-to-be and enjoy in an hour or so of time specifically for you
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Feel free to reach out with any questions and bookings can be made directly via my website : https://www.riseyoga.com.au/prenatal
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The next 4 week term of pregnancy yoga starts on Saturday 6th November at the gorgeous studio in Buderim : beginners and any stage of pregnancy very welcome 👍
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We will cover:
• how to safely engage and release your pelvic floor and supporting muscles, working with your natural breathing pattern
• how to strengthen key muscles that support you in pregnancy, childbirth and earth motherhood
• releasing and relieving tense muscles that often cause problems in the pregnant body
• various breathing techniques, mudras and meditations you can use in pregnancy, childbirth and early motherhood to reduce stress and better manage some of the more challenging moments this journey has to offer
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Come and meet some other Mums-to-be and enjoy in an hour or so of time specifically for you
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Feel free to reach out with any questions and bookings can be made directly via my website : https://www.riseyoga.com.au/prenatal
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Rise Yoga & Yoga Therapy updated their info in the about section.

Mums & Bubs Yoga is on every Monday at Morning Light Studio🙌
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Mums & Bubs Yoga gives you a chance to rebuild your strength and mobility after pregnancy and childbirth, as well as benefit from the unique use of breath, which can better support us with managing the new challenges that motherhood can sometimes bring.
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We will use a range of physio-practiced tools to bring awareness back to the pelvic floor and core, as well as other areas of the body that can feel particularly weak or tight after pregnancy and in early motherhood.
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Suitable for beginners and bubs up to walking stage (creche available for any older siblings)
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A social class for mums and bubs alike, with the opportunity to grab a coffee at the cafe downstairs afterwards.
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Grab your 5 class pass directly from Morning Light's website
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Can't commit for the full 5 weeks? No worries - casual passes also available
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Ooops - that poster should read $90 not $99 - take $9 off
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So excited to be running this course again - one of the main reasons I'm so passionate about working in the field of yoga is that I am constantly told of the benefits the practice has on peoples health, sleep and wellbeing. This is why I decided to train specifically in Yoga Therapeutics so I could better support people with the tools and practices of yoga 💗
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This short evening course will give you practical take-away tools to implement into your own life to better support you in the fields of anxiety. stress and sleep management.
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Suitable for beginners and advanced yoga practitioners alike.
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Find out more / book in via my website (www.Rise yoga.com.au) and feel free to PM with any ?s
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Ooops - that poster should read $90 not $99 - take $9 off
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Want to use the tools and practices of yoga to kick your ASS (anxiety, stress and sleep issues)?!

If you find yourself falling down the rabbit hole of getting lost in your thoughts, (or controlled by them completely) and the idea of getting a full and peaceful nights sleep sounds like something you'd really like to re-introduce to your life then this Friday evening course could be just what you're looking for.

Between the hours of 7pm-9pm, we will explore a range of different yoga tools and practices, including breath-work, visualisations, mudra (hand gestures), mantras, yoga poses and mindfulness based techniques that have all been linked to reducing stress, anxiety and improving sleep. We will also explore some yogic philosophy that will be relevant in helping the mind achieve our goals of more peaceful nights (and days as a result!)

These are tools you can then take home with you and put into practice as part of a regular night-time routine (no it doesn't have to be long!), that over time and practice will help you to better manage stress, anxiety and difficulties with falling or staying asleep.

Drawing on a lot of the tools and practices I learnt directly in my time training and working as a Yoga Therapist, I am always filled with joy when clients report back that these actually make a significant, positive, and lasting difference to their sleep and stress levels.

Suitable for beginners as well as those that have been practicing yoga a long time. All welcome .

WHEN: Friday 5th November @ 7pm
WHERE: Zen Yoga @ Pilates (Brisbane Markets)
INVESTMENT: $90

Questions? feel free to PM me

Bookings: via my website: https://www.riseyoga.com.au/yoga-courses

So delighted to hear that one of the original mammas from my pregnancy classes has given birth to a healthy and happy little boy called Lukas - isn't he beautiful ?!
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Sabine consistently took pregnancy yoga classes with me for the last 12 weeks of her pregnancy and said she found some of the yoga techniques we practiced in these classes and in the Yoga For Birthing short course really helpful through the labour process . Sabine had a 35 hour labour so this was incredible to hear that these techniques helped her to dig deep.
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A huge congratulations to her and her family and I look forward to meeting little Lukas in person
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Would you like to keep your pregnant body feeling energised and spacious and set up well to manage your childbirth and recovery (both vaginal and c-section)?

Would you also like to practice some tools that will help you to remain calmer in more challenging situations or when circumstances change (as they often do in childbirth and new motherhood!)?

And how about connecting with some other pregnant women and finding a sense of community and support in the weeks and months leading up to the birth of your baby?

Then my weekly pregnancy yoga classes could be just what you are looking for!

Suitable for ladies at any stage of pregnancy; as well as complete beginners; and adapted to include any modifications for your specific pregnancy needs, my advanced training in yoga therapeutics will keep you safe and give you a better understanding of how to support your changing body.

As well as moving through a variety of yoga poses, we'll explore posture, safe awareness of the pelvic floor and breathing and visualisation practices that will be helpful in pregnancy, childbirth and early motherhood.

Pre-bookings are essential via my website:

https://www.riseyoga.com.au/prenatal

Feel free to reach out with any questions 🌷

Are you looking to integrate movement back into your body in a safe way that takes your pregnancy and childbirth experiences into account?

Would you like to find some release of tight, weak or overworked muscles that are sore from pregnancy, childbirth and the repetitive movements and positions we adopt in early motherhood?

Would it be helpful to practice some simple breathing techniques that can support you in better managing your stress response in those more challenging moments of raising a tiny human?

And how about connecting with some other mums and giving baby a fun morning out? 😆

Then my Mums & Bubs Yoga classes on Monday mornings (10.45am at Morning Light studio, Bokarina) could be just what you are looking for!

No yoga experience necessary; just check in with your doctor or health provider first to get the all clear to attend.

Newborns and crawlers welcome (we will have a bolster playpen for those that need a little more entertainment!)

Have a second child that needs entertaining? There is a creche available for $5 on the ground floor of the Sports Hub with Morning Light customers welcome to access.

Pre-bookings are essential - buy your pass directly via the Morning Light studio:
(5 class pass $110)

https://morninglightyogapilates.com.au/classes/pregnancy-yoga/

And find out more about my classes and other services to support expecting and new mothers at:

https://www.riseyoga.com.au/

Feel free to reach out with any questions 🌷

Happy Friday everyone - hopefully the last one in lockdown! 🤞
In the meantime here is a gentle yoga class that is modified for pregnancy to make up for the class we are are missing this Saturday - another to follow in the coming days 👍
This is the same theme and a similar sequence to last Saturday's class, filmed at the beautiful Morning Light studio where Mums & Bubs yoga will start up once lockdown ends - let me know how you get on 😊
https://youtu.be/T-xP65C04rw

Gentle (Pregnancy Modified) Yoga Class - Heart Chakra SD 480p A gentle yoga sequence (also modified for pregnant ladies) that is no higher than knee height. This sequence has a focus on the Heart Chakra and the energeti...