by MamaNurture Team | Dec 4, 2017 | Articles
Can I Teach Downward Dog to Prenatal Yoga Students? Out of all of the yoga postures, downward dog is the one that yoga teachers ask us about the most. There is a good reason to question this pose with regards to safety and benefits in pregnancy. When we get asked, we...
by MamaNurture Team | Nov 8, 2017 | Articles, Yoga Sequences
Prenatal Yoga: Ball Class “The prenatal yoga ball class came together very organically” ~ Kim MacDonald-Heilandt, MamaNurture co-founder Kim would often use the birthing ball (also called an exercise ball) in her prenatal yoga classes as a way to offer...
by MamaNurture Team | Feb 18, 2016 | Yoga Sequences
Read our full article on Piriformis Syndrome including the anatomical definition, symptoms, causes and relief techniques. Enjoy this Yoga for Piriformis Syndrome sequence to help relieve the tension in the piriformis muscles. The main thing to remember when practicing...
by MamaNurture Team | Feb 15, 2016 | Common Ailments
Piriformis Syndrome occurs when the sciatic nerve is compressed by the piriformis muscle. The piriformis muscle is located under the gluteal (buttock) muscles and it is involved in almost all movements of the hip and leg. This muscle is attached to the sacrum and...
by MamaNurture Team | Oct 20, 2015 | Books
From 365 Days of Angel Prayers by Shannon Crow Today, may I find time to nurture myself as easily as I care for the creations, children and beings in my life. May I see my basic needs as a priority, water, nutrition, breath and sleep, and know that I am worthy. When I...
