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There’s a lot we don’t have control over when

There’s a lot we don’t have control over when it comes to parenting, but there is one thing we can control: our behavior.

#motherhoodunplugged
#consciousparenting
#mindfulparenting
#mindfulmama
#yogaofparenting
#yogamomsofig
#yogamomma
#yogaparent
Now, I’m def not saying parents are totally to blame for children’s

“It used to scare me that grief was non-linear.

“It used to scare me that grief was non-linear. That it can creep up without warning and strike. I would rush to hide and chide myself to pull it together.

Now, I seek it.

The moment when anguish is so raw it seems to fold the space-time continuum and the loss feels like it happened yesterday.

Grief is not something we need fear. It need not be escaped or avoided. Grief can transport us back to those who are gone.

Embracing grief was the only way I could learn this, but it was a journey to get there…”

I am so so grateful to @herviewfromhome for sharing my essay “Grief is a Wild Horse.” I love this site for allowing writers to very rawly share their experiences with grief and loss.

We fear grief thinking it’s a wild monster, but when we allow ourselves the space to embrace it, we learn that grief is in fact a beautiful wild horse that journeys us back to those we lost.

Read the full piece here or at my linktree if you’re on IG:
https://herviewfromhome.com/grief-is-a-wild-horse/

Thank you for reading and lots of love to all of you who have experienced this kind of deep loss.

#momswhowrite
#motherlessmothers
#herviewfromhome
#writingheals
#griefjourney

Sometimes remembering to practice self care is har

Sometimes remembering to practice self care is hardest for those who take care for others.

@rayethedoula joined me today and we covered a lot, from her journey and career as a doula, to how she navigates work while being a single mom.

We also gushed over our mutual love of @ruthhealthco , where Raye is a breastfeeding specialist and absolutely crushing their TikTok game.

But the big takeaway (for both of us) is that it is CRUCIAL to do things for ourselves when we are moms, especially if our day jobs are taking care of others.

👏🏻Parents: can you commit to doing one thing today for yourself? Comment below what that will be 👇🏼
*And if you find yourself thinking the word “selfish” in any context, switch it to “self-preservation.”

Self-care is not selfish, it is self-preservation.

Enjoy our chat!

PS Speaking of self-care, everyone who preorders a copy of my book The Yoga of Parenting will receive a whole self-care tool kit, including a meditation, asana practice, and an ebook where parents like Raye share alllll about their journeys.

So many of us parents are struggling to do it all and feel alone. I hope all of these materials (including these lives!) can be apart of your village.

#maternalmentalhealth
#consciousparenting
#mindfulparenting
#yogaofparenting
#mindfulmama
#ruthhealth

I guess you could qualify this as another baby! My

Life lesson on scarcity vs abundance care of my Wh

Life lesson on scarcity vs abundance care of my Whole Foods dinner last night 🍣

#changeyourthoughtschangeyourlife
#yogamomsofig
#abundancementality
#yogateacherlife
#wellnesswednesday

#intrusivethoughts seems to be trending on social

#intrusivethoughts seems to be trending on social these days.

I’m grateful to all the people willing to help shine a light on how wild our mind can get, especially for new parents!!!

When my oldest was born, I had an overwhelming feeling that something bad was going to happen.

I constantly checked to make sure he was breathing at night and couldn’t say goodbye without ceremony.

You will hear a lot of yoga teachers say “you can choose your thoughts”!

Some even refer to the practice as mind control.

But let me tell you, I was not controlling anything those early days.

My thoughts were controlling me.

I’d be frozen, overwhelmed in parking lots unable to enter stores. I couldn’t close my eyes, lest I see horrifying images.

Here I was a yoga teacher, and yet I couldn’t do the simple thing that we all swear yoga teaches us to do.

Move over #momguilt , yoga teacher guilt is no joke.

I felt like I was failing at being a mom AND a yoga teacher.

Things got worse before they got better, but they did get better. I sought professional treatment and I started to take back my mind and that’s when I realized: This idea that you can always choose your thoughts is BS.

Intrusive thoughts are just that: intrusive. We don’t and cannot always choose them.

But we CAN always try to choose the thought that comes after. When we have the right support.

Q4U🤷🏻‍♀️ Parents, did you notice an increase in intrusive thoughts when you had kids? What did/do you do to combat these?

#maternalmentalhealthmatters
#postpartumanxietyrecovery
#motherhoodunplugged
#consciousparenting
#mindfulparenting
#mindfulmama
#yogaofparenting
#yogamomsofig
#shambhalapublications
#livingwithanxiety
#ppd
#ppa

Designed by @thisishelenecotton

For a long time I thought “muscles” and “str

Moms meditation hack: just walk. Let the movement

Moms meditation hack: just walk.

Let the movement and the sense perception anchor you into the moment. Bonus points if you can get outside.

We don’t need an hour block or a quiet room to meditate or do yoga.

Make your movement mindful.

And if you can’t move today, try to remember: parenting IS yoga.

#motherhoodunplugged
#consciousparenting
#mindfulparenting
#mindfulmama
#yogaofparenting
#yogamomsofig
#yogamomma
#yogaparent

I’m so honored to be a guest presenter for Dawn

You have my permission #momhack #momselfcare #self

You have my permission #momhack #momselfcare #selfcarehack #momsofinstagram #igmama #preschoollife #schoolpickup

No one told me…or maybe they did and I didn’t

No one told me…or maybe they did and I didn’t listen.

No one told me about the padsicles I’d have to wear after giving birth.

Or how b00b milk would cover my whole house.

Or how I’d finally get a few min alone but have to stop what I was doing to pump.

Or how I could hardly watch tv bc if anything resembling a child got hurt, I’d feel it in my bones.

We keep all the messy parts of motherhood hidden but then wonder why we all feel so alone.

well, I’ll show you my mess if you show me yours.

Today, I had to interrupt my workout, so I could pump, only to spill the milk all over myself and my bed. Meanwhile, my pant’s waistline keeps rolling down. I can barely keep my eyes open because I’ve been awake since 4:30 AM and I nearly missed not one, but two meetings today, which I also happened to have booked at the exact same time.

What’s your mess looking like today? 👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼

#motherhoodunplugged
#motherhoodunfiltered
#breastfeedingmom
#thisisparenthood
#instagrammoms
#igmamas

Did you know @andreaferretti was pivotal in my wri

Did you know @andreaferretti was pivotal in my writing journey? (@Andrea did you even know 😂)

About 6 yrs ago, I did a writing private with Andrea. I was (still am!) an enormous fan of @yogalandpodcast and her work when she was executive editor at Yoga Journal.

I’d actually yet to write for @yogajournal at that point, despite bombarding editor’s inboxes with pitches (sorry @tashaeich ) and I needed her expert guidance on how to break into print and get my pieces picked up.

That 1hr that we sat and chatted at a Mission coffee shop changed the trajectory of my life. Literally.

Andrea gave me advice that helped me get in the door at publications I’d only ever had on my vision boards, including my now home pub YJ.

And I am especially grateful for the friendship we formed.🙏🏼🤍

I love Andrea’s messaging and teachings. I’m sad we’re not neighbors anymore, but I’m very grateful that she makes lots of fun reels and chats on IG so all of us can still connect with her daily!

I am so honored to have had her read an advanced copy of my book, and even more honored when she sent me back this testimonial:

“With insight, humor, and practical advice gleaned over years of experience, Sarah Ezrin has written a deeply meaningful book about yoga-informed parenting. As parents, we can use all the wisdom and support that we can get to stay grounded and connected to ourselves—and our children. Thankfully, Sarah has written this essential book to guide you on a path that's true for you, with plenty of warmth and not a drop of shame.”—Andrea Ferretti

Love you, Andrea!!!!✨

#yogalandpodcast
#yogaofparenting
#andreaferretti
#yogamomsofig
#momswhowrite
#consciousparenting
#shambhalapublications

Learning to love unconditionally is be one of the

Learning to love unconditionally is be one of the gifts of parenthood, according to @seangrayyoga who joined me today on Let’s Get Real: Parenting .

Sean shared about his fatherhood journey which started at the young age of 18.

TW Grief/Loss:

We spoke of how his yoga practice supported him through some of the most challenging moments any parent will ever have to go through, including when a child is ill and losing a child.

Thank you Sean for bringing light to these darkest of parental spaces and reminding us that no matter if someone is physically here or not, love is eternal.

Sean is featured in my book The Yoga of Parenting where he shares about the relationships between surfing, yog and parenting.

I’m very grateful for our friendship and all that he gives to the world and his family.

Enjoy and love to you all.

#motherhoodunplugged
#consciousparenting
#mindfulparenting
#griefjourney
#mindfulmama
#yogaofparenting
#yogamomsofig
#yogamomma
#yogaparent

⚠️ Intrusive thoughts Everything is going rea

⚠️ Intrusive thoughts
Everything is going really well right now, so naturally my anxiety is THROUGH the roof.

I can’t seem to settle into the calm. I’m feel like I’m just awaiting the next crisis life will inevitably bring (because life is a series of ups and downs and no amount of worrying can prevent that).

I’m checking my phone constantly, panicked by every phone call, gritting my teeth, welling up in tears without warning.

When these moments arise I try to do everything I can to bring myself back to the present reality. To remind myself that right now, in this moment, everything truly is okay. And that it’s okay that it’s okay.

Today, I ran my hand under freezing water when I had a thought of something bad happening to my son. Yesterday I practiced the mantra, “we are all healthy, we are all healthy.”

None of these are magic fixes but they help hold that scared little girl inside of me and bring her back to the now, where everything really is okay.

Everyone really is healthy today. And she (me), we are safe.

🤷🏻‍♀️Q4U: what do you do when you’re feeling anxious during a joyous or neutral time? What is the most effective practice to bring you back to the moment?

#maternalmentalhealthawareness
#generalizedanxietydisorder
#postpartumanxiety
#generalizedanxiety
#mentalhealthmatters
#livingwithanxiety
#yogaofparenting
#anxiousmoms
#intrusivethoughts
#igmamas

Resting can be even more courageous than doing the

Resting can be even more courageous than doing the thing for a lot of us.

You don’t need to do a fancy pose on the edge of a cliff to take a risk.

Sometimes stepping out of hustle culture IS the risk.

#selfcaretips
#igmamas
#selfcare
#yogamom
#restisproductive
#selfcaretipsformoms
#cancelhustleculture

Do I pee myself when I do jumping jacks? Yes. Is i

Do I pee myself when I do jumping jacks? Yes. Is it normal. no.

Is it common? Yes. But it’s not a definite outcome and it’s not a lifelong sentence.

We need better postpartum care in this country. Forget the 6 wk bunk check up. Everyone should be empowered to pelvic floor PT. It should be part of our regular care.

Unfortunately, not only is pelvic floor PT not assigned to everyone, it can be incredibly expensive.

Super thankful for wellness companies like @ruthhealthco who are making high quality care accessible.

If your new year intention is to exercise more and you are peeing yourself every time you do, I HIGHLY recommend investing in a few pelvic floor PT sessions. You can use SARAH20 for 20% off all packages (link in bio).

I know the feeling of wanting to jump back into intense workouts but sometimes we need to pull way back to propel even further.

Take care, mama.

PS Been seeing this sound reposted without crediting the original creator @mad.lines . Plz credit original creators 🤍

#postpartum
#postpartumtok
#postpartumrecovery
#pelvicfloorphysicaltherapy
#pelvicfloorpt
#ruthhealth
#telehealth
#postpartumbodylove
#postpartumbodyjourney

“It’s not uncommon for us moms to put our need

“It’s not uncommon for us moms to put our needs on hold when we have children. We start to see exercise as superfluous and feel bad about the time it takes us away from our families. But physical activity is no luxury—it’s a health necessity…

So where do we find this elusive “extra” time? Because it’s often not motivation or prioritization that is the challenge.

It’s literally finding a moment in your day when your children don’t need you, which is pretty much never for busy moms…”

Thank you @mother.ly for asking me to write this important piece! Long gone are the days of four trips to the gym but that doesn’t mean you can’t get your sweat on.

Exercising as busy moms just requires some flexibility and I don’t mean in that yoga way.

Read full article at link in bio.

#fitmom
#motherly
#yogamomsofig
#postpartumfitness
#momselfcare
#momswhowrite
#motherlycollective

@neeti.narula is my motivation for waking up every

Regressions? Tantrums? Lying? Screaming? Parenthoo

Regressions? Tantrums? Lying? Screaming? Parenthood has a lot of storms.

It’s been raining for weeks here in the Bay. It can be hard to remember what sunny days are like sometimes, but even though the storm seems unrelenting, we know in our gut that the sun will return.

This is the truth of nature. Things are constantly changing.

Stormy periods of parenthood are not dissimilar.

Whether it’s a sleep regression or tantrum or our kid is going through a tough time socially at school, our brain can question if the period will ever end. and even if we know it’s all temporary, the time we’re in it can feel interminable.

Yoga can provide a life raft during these storm periods. It’s no ocean liner, I assure you.

We will still get knocked around and flipped upside down at times, but the practice can give us an opportunity to stay afloat. Or at the very least, climb our way back out of the waves.

Here’s 3 tips to stay afloat the next storm
✅ Look to nature to remember everything is temporary.
✅ Recall other storms you have weathered.
✅ Allow ALL the feels.

📥Save for later
🛟 Tag a parent who may need the life raft!

#mindfulness
#igyogamoms
#mindfulmamas
#presentmoment
#growthmindset
#yogaofparenting
#thisisparenthood
#shambhalapublications
#consciousparenting

I’m trying to embrace my postpartum body, but fa

I’m trying to embrace my postpartum body, but fashion doesn’t make it easy…

Whether it’s too low of pants or high waisted pants that roll, I can’t seem to find anything that fits well or comfortably anymore.

Obviously the shape of my body has changed. I birthed two big boys, but one would think yoga pants would be an easy fix.

Welp not so much. Every.single.pair.rolls.

So I’m calling on the greatest minds I know: Instagram, hoping we can all come together and design the perfect
postpartum yoga pants that feel good and stay up. Who’s in?

🤷🏻‍♀️Q4U: How did your clothes fit differently post baby? Did you buy new clothes or make your old clothes work?

#postpartum
#postpartumbody
#postpartumfashion
#momfashion
#momsofig
#yogaleggings
#igmama
#yogamoms

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