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My Yoga Journey as a Mother

byAparna AjayanLive online sessions via ZoomStarts from₹1,200 per monthView full gallery

I’m Aparna. These snapshots aren't just about poses; they are my personal milestones in navigating the beautiful, messy, and transformative path of motherhood alongside yoga.

Practicing Natarajasana at home reminds me that all moms are full time moms, whether they work outside the home or not. We are all doing our best. My classes are a judgment free zone where we support each other and find strength in our shared experience.

This pose embodies the 'Butterfly Woman' I often talk about, a figure of immense strength and soul. My goal is to help you connect with that powerful, wild woman inside you through our shared yoga practice, long after your baby has arrived.

I took this photo while pregnant, practicing a supported headstand with my dog Cinnamon for company. My routine was so different then, and I know how challenging it is to find time for yourself as a new mom. I've been there, and I design my classes to help you navigate this new life.

About My Journey as a Mother and Yogi

Before my daughter arrived, my morning yoga routine was my anchor for everything. Now, my practice has evolved into something fluid, messy, and entirely different. These photos show that transition, moving from the controlled stillness of pregnancy to the responsive, adaptive strength I need as a mom today.

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Aparna Ajayan

Live online sessions via ZoomStarts from ₹1,200 per month

I used to build physical structures, but now I help women build internal strength through the chaos of early motherhood. My own journey as a mom showed me that yoga is less about flexibility and more about trusting your body to handle whatever the day throws at you.

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This is the cover for a carousel about how my practice shifted after becoming a mom. Motherhood completely reimagined my relationship with yoga, and I want to share that evolution with you.14
The first shift: listening to my body more. I learned to honor the need for rest and recovery over pushing through exhaustion, a crucial lesson for any new mother.
The second shift was embracing shorter, more intentional workouts. With limited time, every movement now has a clear purpose and focus, making my practice more efficient.
The third shift was a deepened mind-body connection. I began practicing with more awareness, tuning into the subtle emotional and physical shifts happening post-pregnancy.

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For days when your body feels tired and needs extra care, we use props like these yoga blocks to find gentle openings. This supported backbend is wonderful for releasing tension in the upper back and shoulders, a common area of discomfort during and after pregnancy.

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The hardest challenge in the postpartum period was practicing without a routine. I learned to fit yoga in whenever I physically could, and to choose sleep over a strict schedule when my body needed it.
I used to see having a child as an obstacle. Now, I want to share my world with her. Motherhood showed me my ego and my anger, but it also made me more relaxed. It taught me that caring for others is also a practice.

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