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Anxiety is exhausting. Being a mom is exhausting.

Anxiety is exhausting. Being a mom is exhausting. Being an anxious mom?! 😮‍💨🙆🏻‍♀️

#generalizedanxietydisorder
#mentalhealthmatters
#mentalhealthawareness
#livingwithanxiety
#anxiousmom
#intrusivethoughts
#momsofig

I had a major scare today with both boys. I fell

I had a major scare today with both boys.

I fell while holding the baby, then the toddler tripped over us and face-planted.

Lots of blood, thankfully no concussions, but man,
my nervous system is WRECKED.

The boys are both thankfully totally okay, my lower back is TBD, but I keep replaying the incident over and over again. I keep hearing certain sounds, seeing certain images.

In the past I would’ve poured myself into work. I would’ve been equally anxious about missing appointments and rescheduling everything as soon as the kids were napping.

But today, I did it differently.

I had to, because my boys were watching me. They were scared and they needed to regulate too.

So I let them stay home and we have stayed quiet all day (I mean other than shooting a rocket launcher in the backyard).

But the most nourishing thing I’ve done so far, since I can’t really bust into a restorative pose or take a nap while watching my baby, is take him to the water and get low to the ground.

I immediately felt better and I think he did too.

If you’ve had a big scare or upset recently and you have a tendency to plow ahead, I invite you to try something different.

Get outside. Get low and get still.

#nervoussystemregulation
#momsofinstagram
#thisisparenthood
#coregulation
#parasympatheticnervoussystem
#restanddigest

“There is a common misconception that postpartum

“There is a common misconception that postpartum depression only lasts the first year of pregnancy, which is one of the reasons it took Leah until her eldest child was 1.5 years old to be diagnosed.

Everyone kept reassuring her that what she was experiencing—panic attacks and feeling “o�ff” was the “baby blues” and that it would go away. So, she assumed (hoped) it would...

It was after moving from London to super-charged and fast-moving New York City when Leah’s panic attacks became so debilitating that she finally sought help….” an excerpt from @leahsoojinkim ‘s story in The Yoga of Parenting.

Leah bravely opened up about her experience with Postpartum anxiety, postpartum OCD and PTSD from a traumatic birth for the book and I’m so thankful for her willingness to shine a light on some pretty dark times in an effort of helping others.

Her full, harrowing and inspiring story can be found in the e-book Collective Wisdom (bonus gift for all preorders).

She has also shared about her journey on Medium and her blog On Motherhood.

Thank you for your openness Leah. Your bravery inspires so many.

Love you girl.

Image by @maggie.eileen.creating
Design by @thisishelenecotton

#maternalmentalhealthawareness
#maternalmentalhealthmatters
#postpartumdepression
#postpartumocd
#consciousparentingtools
#consciousfamily
#yogaofparenting
#parentsofinstagram

What do hula hoops, fertility, and reflexology hav

Have you ever made art and had zero memory of the

Have you ever made art and had zero memory of the process or even what you made?

I think art is a conduit for the divine, an outlet for our collective unconscious. There have been so many times where I go back and read something I wrote and im like, “who wrote that?!” bc it doesn’t sound like me…

Well, call me woo woo, but I don’t think those instances are me. At least not conscious Sarah here on planet earth.

What do you think?

Also stay tuned for my interview with the amazing @thesageandsoul host of @thesmartbeech coming very soon!!!

#momswhowrite
#authorsofinstagram
#publishedauthor
#writersofinstagram
#yogamomsofig
#shambhalapublications
#yogaofparenting

@jocelyngordon1 joins me on Let’s Get Real: Pare

@jocelyngordon1 joins me on Let’s Get Real: Parent THIS Wed 3/22, 1030a PT/130p ET on IG.
Replays will be available.

Jocelyn's work supports women with fertility, embodiment, and leadership.

I’m very excited to talk to her about conscious conception and to ask her about being called a “Yoga Rebel”😇

The best part of these interviews is getting to meet so many incredible yoga practitioners moms.

We hope to see you Wed!!!

#consciousparenting
#consciousconception
#mindfulmamas
#yogamoms
#hoopyogini
#yogateacher

My kids don’t define me, but they sure helped me

My kids don’t define me, but they sure helped me get clear on who I truly am.

A lot of my initial resistance to having a family was around a fear of loss.

I had a fear of losing them, but I was/am equally afraid of losing myself.

I work really hard every day to maintain my sense of self in motherhood—even when my needs may conflict with my children or my husband.

It’s not easy and not everyone in my family gets it, but I do. I get it.

Becoming a mother has forced me to get super clear on who I am and what I need.

Am I ALL mom ALL the time? No. It’s a huge part of me, but I am so much more, and fighting to maintain those separate aspects of self has actually helped me define them.

I love my children more than words can express. I am so glad I am a mom. But I am also still Sarah.

Motherhood is not where I am going to lose myself, it is a path to my truest self.

#motherhoodunfiltered
#thisismotherhood
#mindfulmamas
#consciousmom
#momsofinstagram
#momsofinsta
#senseofself

@brittabushnellphd author of Transformed by Birth

@brittabushnellphd author of Transformed by Birth came over for a chat today.

Britta shared about her hero’s journey (get it? Mythology reference) from being a young Ashtanga practitioner in Mysore, to becoming Maty Ezraty’s right hand at @yogaworks, to teaching prenatal yoga, to eventually becoming a child birth educator, completing her PHD and writing her amazing book!

We get into a lot from control (lack of?), to the evolution of our asana practices now as mum’s, to the reimagining of the traditional baby shower (and Xmas!).

I’m so glad to be on the path with this amazing woman! Love you Britta!!!

Enjoy our chat

Xo
S
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enjoying these conversations? Then you will LOVE my upcoming book The Yoga of Parenting.

All preorders get a free e-book called Collective Wisdom which shares intimate stories from a wide variety of parents just like you!

#transformedbybirth
#consciousparenting
#childbirtheducation
#yogamomsofig
#momswhowrite
#authormom
#yogaofparenting

“At a glance, the yoga world appears to have mad

“At a glance, the yoga world appears to have made progress around body inclusivity.

Your Instagram feed likely features teachers and practitioners of all identities, sizes, shapes, ages, colors, backgrounds, and abilities. Athletic wear companies include more realistic mannequins than the ones of years past. Ads for yoga studios typically include at least one larger-bodied person.

These much-needed changes constitute forward momentum compared to recent decades, when slender, white, seemingly Cirque du Soleil-abled individuals predominantly represented yoga. Change is happening.

But when we look at the fuller picture of yoga as a mirror of society, there’s been an inch of movement to the light years of distance we still need to traverse….”

My newest article on @yogajournal explores the pervasiveness of weight bias in the fitness and wellness industries and shares actionable steps we can all take to help prevent body-shaming yoga spaces.

I had the high honor of speaking with @mynameisjessamyn @diannebondyyogaofficial @diva_transcending @allihopayoga @jocelynsolomonyoga and Katie Peterman PsyD of
@willowmindandbody for this article. Thank you each for sharing your experiences, wisdom, and insights!

Thank you as always to my editors @tamara.jeffries and @reneemarieschettler for working so hard to share this important message.

We’ve come far, but we’ve still got a long way to go.

Luckily we have a path https://cdn.yogajournal.com/lifestyle/body-shaming-yoga/

#bodyneutrality
#bodypositivity
#bodyinclusivity
#gatoradefit
#yogateacher
#wellnessjourney
#yogajournal
#yogabody

@melsalaugust is one of my dearest friends and we’ve NEVER met in person!🙆🏻‍♀️

That boggles my mind, yet our connection runs deep. Deeper than any physical interaction could ever ensure.

Our paths have criss-crossed and coalesced for years and years now and I can honestly say The Yoga of Parenting book wouldn’t exist were she not to have said to me “take all that power you put into writing all those articles and write a darn book.” *maybe she didn’t say darn, but she did guide on me on this crucial pivot of my energy and I did something that seemed out of reach to me for so long

Mel has always been incredibly generous with her advice and time and ear, and on top of being an incredible human, she’s a phenomenal writer. All while raising three boys!!!

Mel shows me what might is possible along this motherhood-yoga-author path. 3 books and 3 boys! She’s one to aspire to!

Here’s Mel’s full testimonial for my book:

“Highly recommend Sarah Ezrin’s Yoga of Parenting as it is the perfect nourishment for any parent. Sarah’s voice is potent and needed in the world. Her book is charming, disarmingly candid and packed full of actionable wisdom. Keep it as a bedside reference, in your tote for daily wisdom as it will become a valued member of your reference library. Sarah and Yoga of Parenting will support you in your journey of presence, connection and remembering what is truly important.”

Melanie Salvatore-August, mama of 3, author Yoga to Support Immunity and Fierce Kindness, life long yoga practitioner
www.melaniesalvatoreaugust.com

Please make sure to check out Mama Mel’s classes and books, and I know you will fall in love with her as quickly as I did.

Love you Mel!!!!

#bayareayoga
#eastbayyoga
#yogaofparenting
#yogatosupportimmunity
#yogaforimmunity
#holisticwellness
#yogamomsofig
#yogamama

Potential unpopular opinion: my kids are not my wh

Potential unpopular opinion: my kids are not my whole world.

I do not exist solely for my children’s benefit.

And one word I am trying to remove from my self-descriptive vocabulary (and suggest you do to) right now, is SELFISH.

Meeting our own needs is not selfish. Putting ourselves first is not selfish. Choosing you is not selfish.

It’s actually unfair to our kids when we self sacrifice to the point that they become our whole world.

What an emotional burden we become when we seek fulfillment through them alone!

It’s not selfish to take care of yourself. It is self-preservation, because if you lose yourself in parenthood, then who is left to take care of your kids?

What do you think?

#consicousparenting
#consciousparent
#selfcareisntselfish
#yogaofparenting
#mindfulmama
#takecareselfcare
#momselfcare
#mindfulparenting
#momsofig

SO proud of my dear friend @elkhourymichelle on th

SO proud of my dear friend @elkhourymichelle on the launch of her first book!!!!

We Rise in Power is a compilation of rich, personal stories of challenge, resilience, and triumph, this book brings together a collective of diverse women from across North America who advocate for social change and offer pathways and strategies for transformative actions.

I started reading it as soon as got it over the weekend and im almost done.

This is an important read, not just because each woman shares her lived experience, but because they also provide actionable steps for us to take as a society.

Authors: @lola.t.small @elkhourymichelle @lisampinnock @mamalaoshi @suzanneduncan1 @angella_means_messenger @trree_asianmom_psychologist @deyonce @xmaswindmill @christina_williams_author @shermaharaj @evolutionexecutivecoaching

#weriseinpower
#bipocauthors
#yogamazia
#womenofcolor
#amplifymelanatedvoices

“I had been teaching yoga for 12 years before I

My first @goodreads giveaway!!!🎉🎊 @shambhal

My first @goodreads giveaway!!!🎉🎊

@shambhala_publications and Good Reads partnered up to give away 10 FREE copies of The Yoga of Parenting!

Who doesn’t love free stuff?!

Tag a parent or caretaker who you think will benefit below!

And then head to my bio to enter to win 🗳️🎉

#goodreads
#consciousparenting
#yogaofparenting
#consciousparent
#mindfulmama
#goodreadsgiveaway
#shambhalapublications

I no longer practice for poses, and wow, what a re

I no longer practice for poses, and wow, what a relief.

I practice so I can play on the floor with my babies.

I practice so I can pick them up.

I practice so I can keep holding them, even as they grow too heavy for my arms.

I practice so I can be present with my family.

I practice so I don’t miss a moment of the madness that is family life.

I still do poses and I still appreciate the discipline it takes to work toward something.

But personally, where my yoga has been the most impactful has never been, and will never be a shape I make with my body.

My practice is most impactful at shaping my entire life.

#yogaofparenthood
#meditationpractice
#beherenow
#yogaasanas
#mindfulmovement
#presence
#accessibleyoga
#yogamomsofig
#yogapractice

I used to think I needed the perfect conditions to

I used to think I needed the perfect conditions to practice.

If I was doing asana or meditating and there was a leaf blower outside or a loud breather next to me, I would be completely thrown off.

How dare they disrupt my peace?!

The longer I practiced for, and honestly, the more people I started living with, the more I realized that the most advanced practice is the one that happen despite the chaos.

It’s easy to drop in when you’re alone, but can you find that same peace in a full house?

As @mindfulmamamentor wrote in her must-read book Raising Good Humans, “Six months with a preschooler can be more e�ffective than years alone on a mountain top.”

You don’t need 2hrs alone and a quiet space to do yoga. Parenting IS a practice and our children can be our best yoga teachers.

www.yogaofparentingbook.com

#parentingisyoga
#yogaofparenthood
#mindfulmamas
#consciousfamily
#shambhalapublications
#consciousparentingtools
#yogamomsofig

HUGE thanks to @realtraviseliot and @laureneckstro

HUGE thanks to @realtraviseliot and @laureneckstrom for joining me today.

This was a big day for Let’s Get Real: Parenting! We had not just one, but two parents on the show, AND they also happen to be business owners together, too!

That’s a LOT of conscious living they must do together.

We talked about everything from the free fall that is parenting to the cruciality (and sometimes impossibility) of prioritizing your practice or your partner.

If you haven’t already, please check out their 4th baby @innerdimensiontv which aims to nourish practitioner’s six inner dimensions: body, energy, awareness, mind, heart, and soul

Enjoy our chat🤍🙏🏼

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Loved learning how yoga can inform our parenting and hearing stories told by real parents? Then you will love my upcoming book The Yoga of Parenting!!!!

The book is due out June but it’s available for preorder RIGHT NOW! And all preorders get three bonus gifts as a huge thank you for ordering early.

Link in bio

Xo
S

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

HUGE thx to all the amazing teachers willing to sh

HUGE thx to all the amazing teachers willing to share these hilarious and HUMAN moments.

Also big thx to @reneemarieschettler for gathering so many of those stories and sharing her own🙊

Feat. teachers:
@jackworkmanyoga
@sar_white
@yogi_bryan
@mothersintolivingfit
@kristinmcgee
@milansrituals
@clairemarkyoga
@jennyclise_
@leta_lavigne
@ashlee.mcdougall @sarah.herrington @adamhusler @rachelland.yoga @christinamuruato @balancebybianca @stephanieacostayoga @yogi_aaron @allisonrayjeraci @neeti.narula

#Repost @yogajournal
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If you've taught a yoga class, you've likely had more than a few embarrassing moments. We're human—it happens.

“Forgetting flows and fumbling words are weekly occurrences,” says Sarah White, who teaches classes in Dubai and leads online creative sequencing trainings. She’s not wrong. Some lapses in memory or judgment simply seem to stand out more than others, whether fashion malfunctions, farts, or flashings.

Click the link in our bio for a (very!) comprehensive list of the most embarrassing things that can happen to yoga teachers!

🌿 #yogajournal
🖊️: Sarah Ezrin (@sarahezrinyoga), Renee Schettler (@reneemarieschettler)

I'm partnering up with @ingridandisabel this year

I'm partnering up with @ingridandisabel this year to celebrate the present-day change-makers who inspire us.

Women’s History Month is traditionally a time when we look back on women who have changed the course of history, this year we wanted to honor the women and mothers who are helping to shape our next chapter as we speak.

We’re honored to shine a light on the amazing work of a few moms who are empowering, advocating, and building community for all of us: @chanel_porchia @chamberofmothers @motheruntitled @everodsky

Learn more about each of these incredible moms at Ingrid+Isabel

https://www.ingridandisabel.com/blogs/mom-life/moms-makin-history-in-2023

And please remember, raising children is making history. YOU are making history every day.

#internationalwomensday
#womensupportingwomen
#womenshistorymonth
#ingridandisabel
#paidfamilyleave
#motherhoodunfiltered
#maternalmentalhealth

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