On episode 40 Michele gathers with author and yoga educator; Sarah Ezrin, to unpack principles of parenting and delve into concepts of her book ‘The Yoga of Parenting: 10 Yoga-Based Practices to Help You Stay Grounded, Connect with your Kids, and Be Kind to Yourself.’
On the episode we discuss:
The structure and flow of her book – containing postures, breath breaks, 'parenting in practice' and from 'mat to family'
Nervous system needs as a unique and variable experience
Modelling using the breath and children as observers
How to support parents in attending to themselves in challenging seasons
Defining yoga properly; finding the way that aspects of yoga are already present in your day-to-day moments
Using the senses to anchor yourself in moments of struggle and being pulled in multiple directions
Global challenges in maternal mental health
Navigating the need for villages of support and how to remember the connectedness that is possible; making eye contact, holding the door open, complimenting a stranger, checking in with your friends
Diving into Sarah’s holistic health as we chat about food, sleep, movement, mindset
Sarah’s new 6 week-course launch; From Surviving to Thriving
Listen to the end and settle in for a nourishing gratitude meditation; pulling together all the compassion and warmth that we can all appreciate.
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