"It can't be that bad."

As I watched reels and memes from Instagram mom-fluencers about the challenges of shifting from summer to the back-to-school season, this was my initial thought. In fact, this extends beyond kids going back to school and is nearly every aspect of motherhood. The prevailing sentiment seems to be: "motherhood is hard AF and I am in survival mode”. But is it truly so? How are we perpetuating this notion for ourselves and others?

Breastfeeding is an intensely personal choice and should be respected as such. Mothers deserve support rather than pressure in their feeding decisions. Nourishment is a vital aspect of motherhood, and it’s crucial to view mothers holistically—considering their physical, emotional, and mental well-being. We must move away from a one-size-fits-all approach and acknowledge the unique needs and circumstances of each family. By fostering an environment of choice and flexibility, we can help both mothers and babies thrive. This is the essence of yoga therapy. Yoga therapists understand that we are not the sole providers of holistic alternative care; instead, we collaborate with our clients to empower them to become the best versions of themselves, utilizing all available modalities.

The daily stress of trying to handle work demands with home life and parenting is a recipe for a short temper, loss of patience, and feeling completely drained of energy day after day. But what if we told you that there are simple yoga therapy tools that can help you rediscover your calm amidst all the chaos? With just a few minutes a day, these techniques can help you tune in to your body's signals and reset your nervous system, like a reality check that it is not all doom and gloom. A moment for rest helps break the stress cycle. We are designed to oscillate between work and rest, and yoga therapy offers many tools to achieve this.

Summer is a time of significant transitions, not just marked by warmer weather but also by a shift in family routines from school to summer vacation, which can be disorienting. For moms, the shift in our kids' routines doesn't halt our other commitments like work, self-care, and exercise. For me, it makes it harder, often leading to exhaustion, chronic stress, and burnout. Here are 3 of yoga therapy's greatest hits to create balance this summer.

Summer is just around the corner, and with it comes a season of change and activity. For busy moms, the shift from school routines to summer fun can be a bit overwhelming. But there's a practice that can help ease this transition—yoga sun salutations. In fact, sun salutes are commonly done to celebrate summer solstice, the longest day of the year, which falls on Thursday, June 20th this year. You can find many yogis, including myself, doing 108 sun salutations on this day with the intention of stoking the inner fire and celebrating the powerful energy of the sun.

Motherhood is a beautiful yet challenging journey that often requires support and guidance. In this blog, I share my personal and professional experiences to help you navigate the complexities of motherhood using yoga and conscious parenting principles. From my extensive training in prenatal yoga and pelvic floor health to my holistic approach inspired by Dr. Shefali's teachings, I aim to offer a nurturing space where you can find balance and joy.

Whether you're dealing with sleepless nights, postpartum recovery, or the daily juggle of work and family life, I'll provide practical tools and compassionate advice tailored to your unique needs. Together, we'll create a roadmap to a more fulfilling, balanced, and joyful experience of motherhood. Let's embark on this transformative journey together—because you deserve to thrive, not just survive.

Experiencing yoga therapy was transformative—it changed how I practice and teach yoga. The shift from viewing yoga as merely physical exercise to understanding it as a holistic practice that touches all layers of our being—physical, energetic, mental, subconscious, and spiritual—was life-changing and most impactful during my postpartum recovery. This realization made me understand that if anyone needed this multifaceted approach to self-care, it was moms. Thus, Moment for Mom was born from my deep desire to share these powerful tools and techniques with mothers who often juggle multiple responsibilities and face various challenges simultaneously. My goal is to redefine self-care for moms—not as an added burden on their to-do list but as an integrated part of their daily lives.

I firmly believe that women can be more than one thing. We can be present and loving moms while pursuing our dreams and finding joy in our endeavors. Moms don't have to give up who they are; they can embrace their many identities and thrive. My journey is a testament to this belief, and I'm committed to helping others find their own paths to well-being and fulfillment.

Moms, as you embark on your decluttering journey, remember that it’s not just about the clean spaces but the joy and peace that come with it. Embrace the process, take your time, and let go of what no longer serves you. Your future self will thank you.

Yoga classes can be great, and I still love attending them myself, but working with a yoga therapist who viewed me as a whole person - mind, body, and spirit - gifted me with tools to live a daily life of centered womanhood and I aim to pass on these gifts to others.

Yoga therapy improves outcomes for various conditions, including conditions of the neuromuscular system; some examples include repetitive stress injuries, scoliosis, and frozen shoulder syndrome.