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What a beautiful few wks it’s been for my little

Unpopular parenting opinion: Your ego might be to

Unpopular parenting opinion: Your ego might be to blame for discords with your kids.

let me explain… In today’s life lessons on the way to preschool video, I share a little story about a potential power struggle that we avoided this morning that would’ve been entirely my fault!

Look, I’m not saying, parents are always to blame conscious parenting is not about taking on the bonus of everything our children does, it’s simply a practice of looking at our own role. We can’t control our kids, but we can always control how we respond.

My preschoolers school has been doing letters of the week and today he was supposed to bring an item which I had chosen for him and I was so attached to my choice and it’s brilliance that when he chose something else I was deeply offended.

we were running late, and of course I could’ve forced him to do what I wanted him to do, but I took a deep breath, and then everything changed… Watch the reel to find out

Q4U🤷🏻‍♀️ what are some power struggles that you commonly get into with your kids in the morning specifically? When you pause and look back, is your attachment and ego a potential element?

#preschoolmomlife
#parentingtips #consciousparenting #consciousparent #presentparenting #preschoolactivities #mindfulmama #mindfulparenting #thisisparenthood #momsofig #momsofinstagram

Eighteen times. That’s how many times I just cau

I’ve been holding myself to the same toxic diet

I’ve been holding myself to the same toxic diet culture standards that I have been since I was a little girl.

But I’m not a little girl.

I’m a woman. I’m a mom. I’ve birthed two children. I will never look like another person, especially earlier versions of myself.

I will only ever look like me.

I don’t want to miss this moment of health and wellness wishing for things to be different on a scale or a sizing label.

I don’t have words of wisdom to wrap this up with, I just want you to know that if you are tired of constantly judging your body, you’re not alone.

Maybe together we can put down this burden of always trying to compare our insides to everyone else’s outsides?

#postpartumbody #dietculturedropout
#postpartumfitness #fitmoms #postpartumbodylove #bodyneutrality #bodylove #bodyacceptance #loveyourself #mombod #40yearoldmom

VERY excited to announce this partnership on givin

VERY excited to announce this partnership on giving Tuesday! Share with all your mindful parent friends!

#Repost @mindfulmamasclub with @use.repost
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🌈It’s GIVEAWAY time!🌈
In the spirit of #GivingTuesday, we are thrilled to express our gratitude to our incredible community! 🙏 To celebrate the joy of giving, we're hosting a special giveaway that combines mindfulness, parenting, and a touch of yoga magic!

To thank all of you for sharing about Mindful Mamas we would LOVE to give away 1 MEMBERSHIP to Mindful Mamas + 1 SIGNED COPY of The Yoga of Parenting book by the amazing, @sarahezrinyoga

Entering is easy!
1. Follow @mindfulmamasclub & @sarahezrinyoga
2. Like this post
2. Tag 3 Mama friends in the comments
This giveaway will close at 9pm EST on November 29th, 2023. Winners will be announced in the comments below on November 30th, 2023. Must be 18 or older to participate. Instagram is not affiliated with this giveaway.
#giveaway #mindfulmama #mindfulmamasclub #celebrate #mindfulness #takecareofyourself

*Mindful Mamas will not provide refunds for active subscriptions, if you already have an active subscription, you will not qualify for the free membership.

#givingtuesday
#giveaway
#yogaofparenting
#Consciousparenting
#mindfulmamas
#motherhoodunplugged
#consciousparenting
#mindfulparenting
#mindfulmama
#yogaofparenting
#yogamomsofig
#yogamomma
#yogaparent

I’ve never forced my kids to do yoga. I’ve als

I’ve never forced my kids to do yoga. I’ve also never hidden it from them.

Believe me there are many days that I lock the door and hide and do my thing in peace, but there are just as many days where I move in front of them.

Sometimes they join in, sometimes they start teaching me, sometimes they just watch TV and don’t acknowledge what I’m doing.

I think one of the causes of our suffering and anxiety is this pressure to compartmentalize different parts of our lives. Kids go here, adults go here.

Let’s find more spaces where we can coexist as multiple generations in one space.

AND still get your alone time when you need it 😉

#yogamom
#yogaofparenting
#yogateacherlife
#yogamomsofig
#yogafam
#familytime
#boymomadventures
#familyyoga
#thisisparenthood

@everodsky has changed the game (literally) for co

@everodsky has changed the game (literally) for couple’s everywhere through her best-selling book and organization Fair Play @fairplaylife

Her seminal book and game, and subsequent trainings and organization, helps couples re-balance the household responsibilities scale so they may find more fairness in their partnership, family, and home.

This rebalancing is especially critical for people with kids.

Even in the most “progressive” and “equal” households, responsibilities tend to fall inordinately onto the primary parent (often the mom) and Eve has dedicated her life to helping couple’s find fairness, freedom and fun again in their families.

Eve works closely with @reesewitherspoon and Reese’s organization @hellosunshine , and they just hosted their first Hello Sunshine event Shine Away in LA last month bringing together tons of inspiring women.

I’m a huge fan of all Eve does and I’m incredibly honored to get to sit down with her THIS Wed 11/29, 11a PT/2p ET for Let’s Get Real: Parenting.

Join us live or catch the replay!

#fairplay
#fairplaylife
#hellosunshine
#everodsky
#thisisparenthood
#familylife
#marriagetips
#householdtips
#headofthefamily
#relationshipadvice
#momswhowrite
#shineaway

I’m sure you got and deleted a LOT of emails tod

I’m sure you got and deleted a LOT of emails today…but I promise this one from @yogalifemag is worth opening as it shares my newest article “We Need Mindful Parenting Now More Than Ever : What It Is + How To Implement It”

I’ve been struggling to stay present with my kids lately….I have days where I just can’t seem to focus.

You could say this is a unique time. There’s a global conflict distracting my attention and then a family member told me medical news that has the potential to be quite scary. Both of these things have been setting a pall over even the most joyful moments.

But let’s be honest. My mind still wanders in the calmest of parenting circumstances…

How are parents supposed to stay grounded amidst so much distraction and chaos? For me, the answer has been mindful parenting….” read full piece in my bio and make sure to check out Yoga + Life’s new revamped site.

Pics @emilie.bers

Thank you @kristen.grace_

#mindfulparenting
#mindfulparent
#consciousparenting
#consciousparent
#mindfulnesspractice
#yogaofparenting
#thisisparenthood
#parentingtips
#yogamom
#yogadad
#yogateacher
#momsofinstagram

Checking on all the parents out there….you guys

Checking on all the parents out there….you guys alright?!?!

Let’s be real: having the kids home for the holidays is tough: They have a LOT of energy. They’re loud. Young kids will destroy your house. And if you don’t have help it means your running 24hr shifts.

But of course, “This time is precious” and “they grow up so fast” and “you better enjoy it”!!! (Said both genuinely and sarcastically)

Well, you know where I enjoy my kids most? Out of my house…

and ESP in nature.

They’re free to run and I’m automatically grounded by the earth and fresh air. I’m also reminded of how fleeting this time is.

That tree that was just red for fall is now bare. That bay that was just high tide and teeming with sea life is now low tide and barren. These little beings before me are growing every second.

If you notice yourself getting heightened by every little mess or move your kids are making this week, I invite you to GO OUTSIDE. See how it can shift all of your perspectives.

Grateful for all of YOU!

#parenting
#parentingtips #boymom
#momsofinsta
#consciousparenting
#energymanagement
#kidsareexhausting
#tiredmom
#natureheals

In the past four and a half years, I have had thre

No pressure 😮‍💨 #mindfulparenting #corem

No pressure 😮‍💨

#mindfulparenting
#corememory
#childhoodmemories
#thisisparenthood
#boymomlife
#momsofinstagram
#bepresent
#presentparenting
#thisischildhood
#marinmommies
#bayarea

@redypersf and @itsyogakids (who I’m calling in

@redypersf and @itsyogakids (who I’m calling in five minutes 🤣 Hi Michelle!) are hosting their annual holiday diaper drive from Nov 17th - December 16th.

Last year our Bay Area community helped to provide approximately 200 packs of diapers & wipes to San Francisco's Homeless Prenatal Program. This year, their goal is to double that number!!!! We can help them do that, even if you don’t live in SF!

2 ways to contribute:
1. You can make a financial contribution and REDYPER™ SF will donate plant-based diapers and wipes on your behalf

2. You can donate packs of diapers and wipes at either @sproutsanfrancisco or @naturalresourcessf in San Francisco.

Your donations will help pregnant and postpartum women housed in HPP's Jelani House, a transitional housing shelter for pregnant and postpartum women in San Francisco's Bayview district.

Learn more at my linktree or donate here: https://dypersf.com/diaperdrive

#mamassupportingmamas
#womensupportingwomen
#thinkgloballyactlocally
#sanfrancisco
#sfmom
#sproutsf
#redypersf
#diaperdrive

I’ve had an ongoing shoulder/upper back/neck inj

The circle is a powerful symbol ⭕️⭕️⭕️

The circle is a powerful symbol ⭕️⭕️⭕️✨✨✨

When we sit in circle, it connects us all on an equal level. There is no hierarchy. It also represents the continuity of cycles. The neverending flow of endings and beginnings that is nature and life. And it’s a container. 🙌🏻 A way to literally hold space for each other.

Big thx to Jessica Connolly cofounder of @mother.circle with @kimberly.ann.johnson for coming today to share about the power of gathering.

Jessica and I talked about:
- How to create circles in our home and with our friends.
- The thirst people have for going deeper and how to deeply listen to what your community needs
- Honoring the cycles, from nature to our hormones to the phases of life

We covered a LOT and I’m feeling very inspired to dig deeper the next time I gather with a group.

Jessica also very kindly offers you all a FREE GIFT 🎁 at the end: a mother blessing guide found on the Mother Circle website

Enjoy our chat!

Xo
S
*****
You know what’s a GREAT gift for the new mamas in your life: The Yoga of Parenting.

It’s conveniently sized to fit in stockings too! 🧦

You can order a copy wherever books are sold, including Target woohoo!

#mothercircle
#motherhoodunplugged
#motherhoodjourney
#motherhoodunfiltered
#motherblessing
#maternalmentalhealth
#momssupportingmoms
#womensgroup
#womensgroups
#yogaofparenting

Super excited to chat with Jessica Connolly tomorr

Super excited to chat with Jessica Connolly tomorrow on Let’s Get Real Parenting on Ig live (replay will be available)

Jessica co founded @mother.circle with @kimberly.ann.johnson . I’m excited to take their facilitator training in the new year!!

Jessica is a birthworker and holistic coach, she loves leading circles and holding space for people to find their own innate wisdom.

She is the mother of 4 daughters ages 6-16 (which I didn’t know until writing this!!!!) and has extensive experience in leadership, group worship, academic settings and the sharing and exchange of information in non-traditional ways.

She leads circles, retreats and online classes at the intersection of ancient wisdom and modern science. She is the founder of @moon.daughters.

Jessica’s dharma is to serve women who want to discover the pathway of feminine wisdom and intentional community, for themselves and for their children.

Jessica lives in a San Diego urban beach town on a property with 9 kids, 3 families, 4 adults, 3 dogs and 2 chickens.

We can’t wait for you to join us tomorrow!!! Wed 11/15, 11a PT/2p PT

#birthworker
#motherhoodcommunity
#thisismotherhood
#motherhoodunplugged
#healingcircle
#holistichealth
#womensupportingwomen

Thank you @parents @ameliaearoundtheworld and @tar

Thank you @parents @ameliaearoundtheworld and @target for including The Yoga of Parenting in your 2023 Holiday Gift Guide!!!

Senior editorial director Amelia Edelman writes, “This sweet read is also a surprisingly eye-opening approach to yogic themes like nonattachment and how they can ease and inform the most difficult yoga posture of all: parenting.”

Wow😮‍💨 thank you; thank you; thank you.

It warms my heart to think about my book baby making appearances in stockings all around the world!

Peace in the world begins with peace from within and peace from within 🙏🏼🤍

Check out the full guide at my linktree.

#target
#parentsmagazine
#holidaygiftguide
#stockingstufferideas
#mindfulparenting
#consciousparenting
#consciousparent
#mindfulgifts
#yogaofparenting
#booksmakegreatgifts

🍁 or 💩 ???

Maybe they’re the same thing…

You know how they say some people see the cup half empty and others half full? My meditation practice does that for me except it helps me see the world as beautiful, even when traditionally it’s not.

#meditating
#mindfulmama
#mindfulmamas
#consciousparenting
#mindfulnesspractice
#seethebeauty
#yogaofparenting
#yogamom
#funnymom

REMINDER🔔: Self-care IS NOT selfish We must ta

REMINDER🔔: Self-care IS NOT selfish

We must take care of ourselves to fill our own cup so we can then pour into those we love.

My oldest is home today for Veteran’s Day and I could’ve skipped my mindful movement practice today to spend more time with him according to the clock, but you know what???!! The quality of that time would be 👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻

Instead, I opted to put him on a screen and prioritize doing @theclass for 1 hour.

On paper that may have looked like one less hour together, but the quality of my attention after I finished was EXPONENTIALLY sharper than if I’d skipped it.

Taking that time away from him (aka FOR ME) allowed me to give him more time because now I am able to be that much more present.

This is the yoga of parenting.

PS thank you @jayceegossett missed your class soooo much

#selfcareisntselfish
#selfcarethreads
#momselfcare
#fitmomlife
#wellnessmama
#momsofinstagram
#yogaofparenting #theclassbytt #mindfulmovement #movingmeditation #preschoolmom #momlife #momswhoworkout

Listen up 🗣️👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 We have

Listen up 🗣️👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

We have 3 very important orders of business to discuss:
1. What is that? 🐛
2. Have you ever slept in your make up?
3. Are you coming to @booksincstores Chestnut tonight to hang with me and Chaos to Calm author @jennazhermans to chat about her amazing book and The Yoga of Parenting?!?!

#sanfrancisco
#sanfranciscomom
#sfmom
#marinmom
#momswhowrite
#chaostocalm
#yogaofparenting
#authorevent

#Seratonin Series: This is what’s bringing me JO

#Seratonin Series: This is what’s bringing me JOY the past few weeks

I don’t know about you, but I’m having to using every single tool in my tool kit right now to stay present and find joy.

When I’m left to my own devices (pun intended), I’ve been consumed with anxiety, but when I return to the basics of nature, connection, touch, movement, silence, and saffron, I feel so much lighter and more hopeful.

That’s thing with anxiety and fear: it can keep us trapped in a horror movie and unable to see new possibilities and endings.

But I choose to have hope. I choose to trust peace. I choose to focus on connection.

I usually rely on my @thefullestco Warm Feelings saffron tea, but now that I have two very mobile and VERY opinionated kids, I don’t always have the time for a full on tea ceremony, or even getting to drink the whole cup.

Recently, I’ve been taking The Fullest’s Kinder Thoughts saffron supplements and OMG, it’s making a HUGE difference on my mood and intrusive thoughts.

Saffron has been repeatedly proven as having numerous medicinal benefits for mood regulation, esp for those of us with anxiety and depression.

I don’t know about you all, but I’m here for any additional serotonin I can get right now! Thank goodness for natural sources like sunsets, cuddles, and this amazing flower.

Oh and manicures ofc ☺️

Q4U 🤷🏻‍♀️ What are some things you do to instantly boost your mood?

#thefullestfriends
#moodbooster
#neurotransmitters
#naturalantidepressant
#mentalhealthmatters
#livingwithanxiety
#instantmood
#moodenhancer
#seekjoy
#yogaofparenting
#favoritethings
#communitygathering
#cometogether

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