A reminder

Happy Mother's Day

community

Prenatal yoga classes are about SO MUCH more than just the practice we do on our mats. The community of wonderful mamas who share and encourage one another is such a big part of what makes these classes what they are ... what a privilage to be a witness to this each week!

blessingways and mother's blessings

Have you ever heard of a Blessingway? Different than a baby shower, it is a beautiful event that honors and affirms a mama-to-be, and her journey towards motherhood.

Usually attended by the closest women to the mother, it recognizes birth as a right of passage for every woman.

One of my favorite traditions mentioned in the book suggests that the women in attendance take a candle with them after the event. When the mama goes into labor, all the other women light the candle in her honor. They send thoughts of strength, energy and love towards her throughout this time.

In the book, Mother Rising, the authors say this, "When we create blessingways for each other, we women reach outside ourselves and weave a web of community: living, breathing web of women who are blessing, teaching and supporting one another -- and as a result, we help to give birth to each other's children."

comparison

Our yoga practice is most authentic when we come to the mat releasing any sense of judgement or competition. This is also true off the mat, certainly in pregnancy, birth and throughout motherhood. Remember to walk mindfully on your path mamas, this inevitably allows space for those around you to walk theirs.