There are many benefits of yoga for pregnant women. It can help to: Improve sleep.Reduce stress and anxiety of pregnancy and birth.Increase the strength, flexibility and endurance of muscles needed for childbirth.Decrease lower back pain, nausea, headaches and shortness of…
Children can benefit hugely from yoga. Physically, it can enhance their flexibility, strength, coordination, and helps with body awareness. In addition, their ability to focus, sense of calmness and relaxation improves through the breath-work and meditation practised as part of most classes. Why go…
'Focusing on your breathing requires you to concentrate. Focused breathing means that your thought process is directed away from any discomfort you may be feeling.' - HSE article on breathing and self help techniques in labour. Click here for the…
Baby massage is gentle, rhythmic stroking of your baby's body with your hands. You can use oils or a moisturiser to help your hands to glide smoothly over your baby's skin. We recommend the use of organic sunflower oil. Why?…
Kids love collecting things when they're out walking. It's a great way to extend an activity. Adding texture or sparkle and imagination to their finds. I love this idea from @earlyyearsoutdoor on Instagram. It can be hard to come up…
A great way to help children to calm themselves by using their breath is to use their hand. Using the pointer or index finger of the opposite hand trace the outline of your fingers and slowly breathe in and out.…
Ina May Gaskin said that if a woman squats 300 times a day that she will manage birth easily. Interesting, but squatting is not in our culture in Ireland so I think it's unlikely that you will manage that during…