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3 Ways To Relieve Tightness In Your Neck And Shoulders

Upper back and neck discomfort are some of the most common issues we hear about from moms. Why is that? Well, for one, moms spend a lot of time ‘rounding.’ As a mother to a little one you may be breastfeeding and carrying babies. On top of that, we live in a...

Why Hip Openers Are NOT The Solution To Tight, Achy Hips

Some of the most common (and beloved!) poses in yoga include traditional hip openers...but these poses may not be serving your post-baby body. Read below (or watch the video) to understand why! As a new yoga teacher I LOVED putting people into some long hip openers....

How To Ease Into Fitness After Birth

I often get questions about how to jump back into physical activity after having a baby. Postpartum women want to know: where do I start? Today, I lay out when to start, what to avoid, and what postpartum milestones matter. Read below or watch the video! First 6-8...

12 Days of Core Strength

I recently hosted 12 Days of Core Strength on the brb Yoga Facebook Page. (P.S. If you aren’t following me over there, you should! I go live every week with new tips). Each day is a super simple, super practical change you can make in your...

How to “Fix” Your Body After Pregnancy

A postpartum body has a lot going on. A weak core and pelvic floor creates a whole host of compensations in other parts of the body...weak glutes, tight hips, and a tight back, to name a few. (If you haven’t already, you might want to check out last week’s post on...

Why The 6-Week “All Clear For Exercise” Rule Hurts Postpartum Moms (a.k.a Treating Pregnancy As An Injury)

In so many ways, we send harmful and unrealistic messages to women who just had a baby. When a new mom goes to her midwife or doctor for a six-week check-up, she often hears, "Go ahead. Go do everything you were doing before you were...