Words and the Wonder Cervix

Words are sound intrinsically connected with breath, an exhalation, a release and carry their own energetic vibrations. Using sound to open the throat supports the marvellous cervix to open. Yes, there’s a connection between the throat and the awesome cervix and not just in name. The word ‘cervix’ is derived from Latin meaning ‘neck’ and forms the lower part of the womb. Its cylindrical shape about an inch in length protrudes into the opening of the birth canal. During the menstrual cycle, the cervix changes, as it does in pregnancy and in labour and birth. In early labour the cervix…

What does a Birth Partner do?

February 22, 2018April 23, 2019 Categories: birth preparation yoga · Blog · Pregnancy · YogaTags: active birth · birth partner · birth partner workshop · birth partners · birth workshop · child birth · labour · natural birth · Newham · positive birth · pregnancy · pregnancy yoga · Pregnant · Tower Hamlets

Birth Partners play a valuable role in childbirth, in making you comfortable and supporting you. Here I share 6 things your Partner can do to nurture your birth experience. 1. Protect your Privacy & Birth Space Your birth space matters – it’s important you feel safe, comfortable and secure wherever you birth baby and that you’ve privacy. Your Partner can help create your birth space in early labour, protect your privacy and ensure you’re comfortable and have all you need. You may like electric candles, aromatherapy and soft music in the background. Discuss how you’d like your birth space to be…

The Importance of Dignity in Birth

February 17, 2017January 5, 2020 Categories: Blog · Postnatal yoga · Pregnancy · YogaTags: active birth · antenatal · birth · birth preparation workshop · Birthplace · caesarean · Canning Town · childbirth · Dignity · Health Watch Newham · interventions · labour · london · maternity · midwife · Newham · postnatal · postnatal depression · pregnancy · pregnancy yoga · respect · which Birth ToolLeave a comment

Whether or not you have a good or bad birth experience isn’t all down to whether you have your ‘ideal’ birth – it’s also about how you are made to feel throughout labour and birth. Your relationship and experience with your maternity care-givers matters. The White Ribbon Alliance, a global organisation which demands the right to a safe birth for every woman highlights the importance of this relationship – Women’s experiences with caregivers can empower and comfort or inflict lasting damage and emotional trauma. Either way, women’s memories of their childbearing experiences stay with them for a lifetime and are often shared with other…

Birthing without Judgment

October 13, 2016January 5, 2020 Categories: Blog · Postnatal yoga · Pregnancy · YogaTags: antenatal · birth · expectation · judgment · labour · postnatal · postpartum · pregnancy · prenatal · yogaLeave a comment

I really enjoy sharing Pregnancy Yoga with expecting Mums-to-Be. I encourage women to start classes early in their Pregnancy and continue throughout their Pregnancy, so that the practice becomes natural to them and they make it their own. Overtime, it has become apparent by some of the questions asked and the way in which comments are often made about birth – that women can hold much judgment about birth and anxiety about the ‘proper way’ to do it. Set yourself an Intention if you so wish. Try to let go of judgment of yourself and others. Let go of expectation….

Pregnancy Yoga Classes at Yogalime

January 19, 2015January 5, 2020 Categories: Blog · Women & Girls · Yoga · Yoga NewsTags: active birth · antenatal · birth · Canning Town · E14 · E15 · East London · labour · Newham · pregnancy · pregnancy yoga · prenatal · Silvertown · Tower Hamlets · yoga · yoga classes · yogalimeLeave a comment

At Yogalime, our motto is ‘Give love to you’ and our Pregnancy Yoga Classes are restorative, loving and kind to mums-to-be. Whilst we move the body in asana (yoga postures) to strengthen the muscles and joints, we also focus on opening and relaxing the body and mind in preparation for childbirth. In Ayurveda philosophy there is considered to be an energetic connection between an unborn child and a mothers heart. Many of our practices will work with an awareness of this bond and help to nurture this connection. Pregnancy yoga has many benefits, and helps a woman to create a firm foundation for the…

Tower Hamlets on Fire at Defend Democracy

November 13, 2014November 9, 2016 Categories: Blog · Community News · Politics · Prejudice · RacismTags: #DefendDemocracy · alex kenny · bisexual · colin wilson · conservative · defend democracy · east end · east london pride · eric pickles · gay · geoge galloway · government · islamaphobia · john reece · kate hudson · ken livingtone · labour · left unity · lesbian · LGBT · liberal democrats · london · Molana Shamsul Haque · national teachers union · Nurul Islam Mahbub · peoples assembly · Prejudice · pride · Racism · stop the war coalition · tories · Tower Hamlets · tower hamlets labour party · transexual · UAF · union1 Comment

Tapas means ‘to burn or create heat’ and there was certainly that at an emergency rally in Mile End to defend democracy in Tower Hamlets last night, following Eric Pickles announcement to send in commissioners to oversee the running of Tower Hamlets Council (THC). A diverse community attended including the media, residents and supporters of Mayor Lutfur Rahman – there was no end to the number of people entering the hall throughout the evening. All seats were taken and 100’s were happy to stand at the perimeter. This was a coming together of community. Neither was there a shortage of…

Pregnancy Yoga, Hypnobirthing, Antenatal, Baby Massage & Baby Classes in East London

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