The psoas muscle plays a crucial role in posture, breathing, and even emotional regulation—making it essential for pregnancy, labor, and postpartum recovery. In this blog post, we explore why releasing and lengthening the psoas can ease back pain, improve breathing, and create more space in the pelvis for a smoother birth experience. Learn how this deep core muscle influences your nervous system, movement, and overall well-being—plus, discover a simple exercise to release tension and restore balance. Read more to unlock the power of your psoas!
Read moreEssential Prenatal Poses: Adho Mukha Shvanasana (Downward Dog)
Down Dog- Possibly one of the best known yoga poses, and an inherently popular one amongst small children as well. This pose has several benefits for pregnancy and labor preparation and can be done in two orientations depending on arm strength, comfort, and flexibility.
Read moreSawyer's Birth- The most profound surrender I have ever done
I have been a prenatal yoga teacher and a birth doula for the past 15 years, so I was eagerly looking forward to actually experiencing labor myself. I planned a home birth, using my professional connections to select the exact midwife team and the best support I could have. I even had a nominal statement from one of the few OB’s I trusted for hospital birth that if anything happened I could call her if we transferred…Not that I expected to need it, but just to have all the bases covered.
Read more5 Benefits of Prenatal Yoga (And Why It’s Not Just for Beginners)
If you have recently become pregnant or have friends who are expecting, you’ve probably heard a lot of talk about prenatal yoga. Recent studies have pointed to the benefits of practicing gentle yoga before giving birth. And a recent controlled trial showed positive results after only a few sessions.
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