Mother's Day Mini-Course
Becoming Mama Yoga
Introduction
I'm Emma (pre- and post-natal yoga teacher + Mama of 4), and I'm unbelievably pleased you're here!
Learn what's in store for the mini-course in this short video.
Note: new materials will appear each day below, and also directly to your inbox!
Day 1: Honouring Your Journey
Quick Guide to Yoga for Matrescence
Download the PDF, take 10 minutes (with a cup of tea) to read the sections relevant to your stage.
Option: do your stage's yoga sequence, then journal for 60 seconds (prompts: My stage is: <pre-conception/ pre-natal/post-natal>. Post-sequence I feel ____________.)
Download nowDay 2: Moving With Love
Enjoy a 30-minute 'taster' class with modifications included to accommodate pre-conception, pre-natal, and post-natal needs.
Option:
Before class - tune in to body, mind and breath. Assign each a score on a scale of 1-10 (1 = worst ever, 10 = best ever) - no pressure to pick the perfect number, just anything that comes up.
Then, post-class journalling for 60 seconds:
Prompts - repeat body/mind/breath scores and record any differences. And/or 'the most helpful pose for me today was __________'.
Day 3: Softening Into Stillness
Spend 20 minutes today on a body scan - reducing stress (and cortisol, good for hormone balance as well as nervous system release), building emotional awareness and connection with self (and baby), and restorative rest.
Option:
Post-meditation journalling for 60 seconds (prompts: I have been feeling ___________ <heavy/ painful/tired/great/other> today. After meditating, I feel __________ <better/worse/same/other>.)
Day 4: Pausing For Reflection
Download the mini-course reflection PDF below, and spend 10 minutes using the prompts to help you review how you're feeling about the week - and the practices - to date.
Option:
Bonus pranayama practice below - bhramari (aka 'humming bee') breath. Try out that body/mind/breath check-in before and after for extra awareness.
Download nowDay 5: Celebrating You (and finding the next step)
Watch the video for a sneaky peek at the full-length yoga courses that are available now:
Pre-conception Peace
Pre-natal Presence
Post-natal Poise
Then, please enjoy the 25-minute 'mini-break' yoga class to round out your 5 days of yoga immersion.
If you'd enjoy rounding the class out with a meditation, check out the bonus audio track on 'letting go' afterwards!
Option:
Consider one last 60-second journal entry to anchor your learning. Download another copy of the reflection journal from yesterday, or use these prompts: 'Before the mini-course I felt ________ about yoga for my stage. Now, I feel __________.'
