Squats: Prenatal & Postpartum Strength Training

Squat, Squat, Squat! If you work with me there are a few guarantees and squatting is one of them; so let’s get started!  Squats are one of my absolute favorite exercises to strengthen the lower body, the pelvic floor and the core.  You might be surprised to hear that the core is trained as well, but core stability and strength are essential to performing a proper squat. When you utilize your diaphragmatic exhale breath this effectively aids in accessing your …

Mother’s Day Thoughts

In Between An indigo veil of early morning luminescence swaddles us in quiet I watch your tiny fingers contentedly paint the air and stroke my chest Our hands meet and move in unison and suddenly, vividly…I see you so many years from this moment Your rosebud mouth tugs playfully while your legs splay and kick With the promise of sleep lapping at your heels, you roll and sit and smile I breathe in the milky warmth of your yawns, of …