How Family Yoga Helped Me During the Hardest Week of My Life

Last week, everything fell apart. It was one of those weeks where every little thing added up—work stress, family responsibilities, unexpected challenges. You know, the kind that leaves you feeling like you’re barely holding it together. I know you’ve had those weeks, too—the ones that test every ounce of patience and strength you thought you had.

But there’s one thing I’ve learned, and it’s this: our kids feel everything we’re carrying. They pick up on our stress, no matter how hard we try to mask it. You can smile, keep your voice calm, and pretend you’re not overwhelmed, but they see through it. They feel it.

I had to stop myself last week.

I had to ask, what kind of energy am I bringing into my home? What example am I setting for my children when it comes to handling big emotions and stress?

You see, we talk about emotions often, and one thing I never want to do is to expect them to handle their emotions better than I can handle my own.

We can’t expect our kids to manage stress if we don’t show them how. I took a moment to remind myself that I needed to ground myself, to process what I was feeling—not push through it, not fake calmness—but really process it. And the most powerful tool I had to do that after venting to my mum, was my yoga practice.

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Taking Responsibility for Your Own Well-Being

Now, I’ll be honest. There are days when I don’t want to do anything. The weight of life is so heavy that I just want to hide, to curl up, watch Netflix and wait for it to pass. But here’s the thing: our kids are watching us. They are learning how to cope with stress and big feelings by watching us.

So I took a breath, and I turned to what I knew could help—not just me, but my entire family. We laid out our mats, and for a few minutes, we moved and breathed together. Family yoga became more than just a “game” we played; it became a space where we could all release what we were carrying.

In that moment, I wasn’t just supporting my children—I was getting out of my head and being present and connected with them. And that’s what I want for you, too. I want you to know that you don’t have to be perfect. You don’t need to have it all together. But you do need to show up, to take responsibility for your own well-being, because that’s how we help our kids take responsibility for theirs.

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How Family Yoga Saved My Week

Last week, during the hardest moments, when I felt like I couldn’t give anymore, family yoga became a way to be more present with my kids and get out of a heavy stress cycle. It wasn’t about perfect poses or long sessions. It was about creating a safe space where we could all be real. A place where emotions were welcome—tears, frustration, laughter, everything. It’s where we felt together.

We didn’t just get through the week. We processed it. Together. And that’s what made the difference. We didn’t shove emotions under the rug, pretending everything was fine. We acknowledged them, gave them space, and worked through them as a family. Because that’s what emotional well-being looks like—not avoiding the hard stuff but working through it, side by side.

And you know what? By the end of the week, I realized something powerful: I was calmer. My kids were calmer. Our home felt lighter. Not because life got any easier, but because we created a way to handle it—together.

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You Set the Tone for Your Family

You may not realize it, but you are the emotional anchor for your family. The way you handle stress, the way you move through life—it sets the tone for your home. Your kids are watching you, learning from you. They’re picking up on your energy, and they will mirror what they see.

But here’s the beautiful part: you have the power to change the energy in your home. You don’t need to be perfect, you don’t need to be calm all the time, but you do need to show your kids that it’s okay to have big feelings, and it’s okay to be gentle with yourself in challenging moments. That’s what family yoga has done for me, and I believe it can do the same for you.

When you prioritize your well-being, your kids feel that. When you create space for emotional expression, your kids learn that their feelings are valid. You are giving them tools for life, not just to manage their emotions now but to carry with them as they grow.

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Why This Matters for You and Your Children

I know you’ve had hard weeks, too. I know the weight of it feels impossible sometimes. But here’s the truth: you are not alone in this. You don’t have to carry that weight by yourself. You don’t have to pretend everything is fine. You can create a space where your kids see that it’s okay to not have all the answers, but it’s important to show up anyway.

Family yoga is a way to do that. It’s not just about poses or stretching. It’s about connection, about creating moments where you and your children can be present, together. It’s about modelling emotional resilience, not by being perfect, but by being real.

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The Gift of Emotional Well-Being

What yoga gave me last week was more than just a sense of calm. It gave me the ability to show my kids that no matter what, we can handle it. We can feel big emotions and still find peace. We can support each other and work through stress in a healthy way.

And that’s what I want for you. I want you to have those moments of connection, of emotional release, of real peace in your home. You deserve it, and your children deserve it. Family yoga isn’t just about playing games or doing poses—it’s about creating a space where everyone’s feelings are welcome, where emotions can be processed, and where you can all grow together.

So if you’re feeling the weight of life right now, take a breath. Remember that you’re doing the best you can. And maybe, just maybe, try laying out a yoga mat and see what unfolds. You don’t need to have it all together. You just need to show up.

If this resonates with you, I invite you to join our Family Yoga Game Night membership. Let’s create those moments together—because your well-being, and your children’s well-being, matters more than anything else.

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Final Thoughts

You are doing an incredible job. Life gets heavy, but you don’t have to carry it all alone. Family yoga has been a game changer for my family, and I know it can be yours too. Let’s make emotional well-being a priority, for ourselves and for our children. You deserve to feel peace, and your kids deserve to see what that looks like. Let’s start today.

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