How can a doula help me during labor?
As your doula, my number one priority is you. I work with your healthcare provider to help you achieve the best possible birth experience.
Read MoreFive Tips for Using Affirmations
Affirmations are powerful tools. Research says that affirmations can actually change our brain chemistry. Regular use of affirmations may help protect our brains from stress. When we experience stress, our body responds by producing the hormone cortisol.
Read MoreSelf-Care v. Self-Love
It wasn't until I was an adult that I learned what is self-care. The more I learned and started adopting self-care habits, things in my life started to change. When I started evaluating my personal values, recognizing healthier boundarie and making time for myself, the people around me started to change.
Read MoreThe Importance of Self-Care
Self care has the power to heal. Regular self care acitivies can help you achieve your goals, assist through a weight loss journey, empower you in decision making and help you cope and navigate through life's challenges.
Read MoreWhat is a Doula?
Most often, we hear about labor doulas, women who assist other women during childbirth. However, there are actually several different types of doulas whom support woman and families during different life transitions.
Read MoreNew Class Offerings - Starting March 2017
I am excited to announce I will be offering Prenatal Yoga classes starting March 6, 2017 at Doulas of Las Vegas. Join me as we nurture our mind, body and babies in a small and intimate class setting.
Read MoreIt Takes a Village
You hear the old African proverb thrown around in the mommy world, “it takes a village to raise a child”. But what does that really mean? Without real meaningful action, our words are useless.
Read MoreWhen to Start Prenatal Yoga?
One of the most frequent questions I get asked is, when a good time to start prenatal yoga? The thoughts and opinions about this vary among the yoga community. Ranging from no physical activity in the first trimester, to continue all pre-pregnancy activity.
Read MoreLegend of the Warrior - Virabhadrasana
“By meditating on these characters, we hope that we might come to embody some of their attributes.” - Kausthub Desikachar
Read MoreBaby Max's Birth Story
The arrival of baby Max came with many mixed emotions. It was a very different experience than with my older son, Alex. From pregnancy, birth, to postpartum. His pregnancy and birth were both physically and emotionally difficult for me.
Read MoreWhat Guides Me?
Since getting clear with myself, I dug deep identified what are my values. What is important to me? What do I stand for? Each year since then, I go back and reflect. Are these values still important to me? Am I living my values?
Read MoreWhat to Expect in a Prenatal Yoga Class
Prenatal yoga classes are designed with the momma-to-be in mind. Great for both beginners and advance students. Once you have decided when to start prenatal yoga class, here is what you can expect from your first class:
Read MoreBenefits of Prenatal Yoga
You have probably heard or read about the benefits of yoga. Yoga is a great practice to start any time, especially when embarking on the new journey of motherhood. The benefits of yoga go beyond the physical aspect. Yoga is a mind, body, spirit practice.
Read MoreBirth Story of Baby Alex
If you had told me five years ago that I would have a home birth I would have looked at you like a crazy person. My life journey it has led me down this path, from watching The Business of Being Born, being a yogi, and someone who strives to live a more natural lifestyle.
Read MoreLiving in the Present Moment
Acclaimed yoga teacher Jason Crandall recently posted this question on his Facebook Page:
Read MoreIf you could teach your students one thing, what would it be? If you don’t teach, what is the deepest, most valuable lesson or value that your practice has given you?
Standing Foundation
It is easy to understand the importance of a solid foundation when building a house. In yoga we must also build a strong solid foundation from the root up.
Read MoreBreathing Techniques for Beginners
Read about different types of breathig exercises and their benefits.
Read MoreTips for New Students
Read about tips for new students.
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