Category: Yoga for Grown Ups
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I don’t always want to practice Yoga with my Children
This might surprise you, especially coming from someone who talks about yoga together sooo much, but I don’t always want to practice yoga with my children. And sometimes… they don’t want to practice with me either. The other day, I rolled out my mat ready for my own practice. And like a moth to a…
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The Nervous System, Somatic Parenting & the Power of Breath: What Gentle Parents Need to Know
You’ve probably heard the word “somatic” floating around lately.It’s become a bit of a buzzword, especially in the parenting and healing space. But what does it actually mean? And why does it matter when you’re trying to raise emotionally healthy kids without burning out? Let’s break it down simpley,and through the lens of parenting. Voluntary…
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5 Habits I Had to Drop to Finally Feel Regulated (and Parent the Way I Wanted To)
If you’ve ever looked calm on the outside but felt like you were crumbling on the inside… you’re in the right place. Because that was me — for years. And stay tuned until the end where I’ll share the one shift that made all the difference — and how you can make it too, starting…
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The Best Gift a Mother Can Give Herself: Self-Compassion & Rest
Motherhood is often painted as an act of endless giving—a constant pouring of love, patience, and time into our caring for our children. And while that is beautiful, it can also be exhausting. We are taught to celebrate selflessness, to push through, to keep going even when our bodies and minds are pleading for rest.…
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Ahimsa: The Key to Being the Calm, Patient Parent You Want to Be
You wake up already exhausted. Before you’ve even had your coffee, the kids are fighting, you’re wondering where all these crumbs came from, and you can feel your patience wearing thin. You don’t want to snap—you want to be calm, present, and patient. But the stress keeps building, and before you know it, you’re raising…
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Why You Keep Snapping at Your Kids (And How Energy Work Can Help You Stay Calm)
You love your kids. You want to be patient, present, and connected. But some days, no matter how hard you try, you find yourself snapping over the smallest things. The mess they’ve made. The whining. The endless “Mum! Mum! Mum!” And then the guilt sets in. You tell yourself: I should be able to handle…
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You’re a good parent. So why are you still going to bed feeling guilty after a tough day?
Do you know that feeling when you go to bed or you sit down at the end of a long day – the kids are asleep and you are alone in your thoughts, wondering “Did I do that right?” or “I could have done that better.” How many times have you struggled through bedtime feeling…
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Why Your Nervous System Might Be Keeping You Stuck in Overwhelm
You’re not struggling to be a calm parent because you don’t know how to stop shouting or respond better. The reason you feel guilty when you lay your head down at night is because you do know better – that’s not the problem. The problem is your nervous system is so out of balance that…
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How to Finally Let Go of Guilt and Embrace the Parent You Are
You love your kids—but right now, you’re exhausted. You never thought parenting would feel this hard. You start each day telling yourself today will be different. You’ll be more patient. You won’t yell. You’ll handle the meltdowns with love and calm. But by breakfast, you’re already drained. The whining, the power struggles, the explosive emotions—your…
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5 Things Yoga Has Taught Me About Emotional Regulation
5 Things Yoga Has Taught Me About Emotional Regulation Emotional regulation isn’t about controlling or suppressing emotions—it’s about learning to ride the waves, understanding what’s beneath them, and finding ways to support ourselves through them. Yoga has been one of my greatest teachers in this, not just on the mat but in everyday life. Here…
Family Yoga with Natasha 