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Book SynopsisA unique way to see and process the motherhood experience through the lens of yoga, Whole Mama Yoga covers all phases and stages of becoming and being a mother or birth parent—offering a way to extend yoga’s gifts and tools for all who parent.Women are drawn to yoga for its physical benefits, its ability to induce calm and presence, and its offering of spiritual depth.
Whole Mama Yoga offers a way to extend yoga’s gifts into the motherhood experience and offers guidance that eases not just physical discomforts but existential ones. Many moms and birth parents balance boundless love and boredom, overwhelming joy and moments of isolation, self-confidence and self-doubt. Yoga provides an opportunity to practice the much needed body love and self-connection many parents need.
Accessible to new yoga students, advanced yoga practitioners, and yoga teachers alike,
Whole Mama Yoga is for parents with children of all ages. It is for
Trade Review"Welcoming, accessible, and inclusive for new yogis, yet filled with information and insights valuable to experienced practitioners who want to know how to modify poses or reset expectations during and after pregnancy. This title benefits yoga instructors as well by providing tips on how to support yoga practitioners during their pregnancy and postpartum experiences."
—Emily Bowles, Library JournalAlexandra and Lauren are gifted teachers—I know this from working alongside them over 20 years, during which both of them became mothers. In this compassionate, friendly book, they guide you toward greater connection with yourself, your child, and your community. This connection is yoga. Best of all,
Whole Mama Yoga meets you where you are—no yoga experience needed—and points you toward practices and philosophy that will help you feel held and nurtured even as you work to hold and nurture your child.
Whole Mama Yoga is an invaluable guide for every state of the journey, from preconception through parenting. It will make the perfect gift for your friends and family as they embark on the road to parenthood.
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Sage Rountree, PhD, E-RYT 500, co-owner of Carolina Yoga Company, author of
Everyday YogaWhole Mama Yoga does a great job exploring how yoga practice can support parents along the spectrum of pre-conception, pregnancy, and postpartum. It presents a welcome balance between evidence-based information from experts and deeply personal stories. This book offers a refreshingly down to earth and supportive take on the many benefits of yoga for the parent-to-be and new parent, while putting to rest some common misconceptions about yoga during pregnancy. Highly recommend!
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Libby Hinsley, PT, DPT, C-IAYT, E-RYT 500, YACEP, author of
Yoga for Bendy People No matter where you are on your journey into motherhood, Alexandra and Lauren are the wise and compassionate companions you need to navigate this most precious and auspicious time in your life. Through practical advice, meditations, movements, and moments of reflection,
Whole Mama Yoga gives you everything you need to remember and deeply connect with your innate ability to mindfully and lovingly enter into parenthood.
Whole Mama Yoga should be an integral part of every mama’s birthing (and parenting) team.
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Linda Sparrowe, author of
YogaMama: The Practitioner’s Guide to Prenatal Yoga
