Yoga for Real-Life Motherhood

This is the reality of an early morning practice for a mom. It's a dance of multitasking, balancing my own needs with my family's. Here's to all the mothers who are chasing their dreams while chasing their babies.

My philosophy is simple: just do it. Do it with them around, do it with them on top of you, do it when they are not around. This video shows how we can adapt our practice, like this bridge pose, to include our children and make it a moment of connection.

We as a society need to stop assuming that mothers will stop dreaming. My practice is a daily reminder to myself and my children that our dreams and passions continue to grow, even as our families do.

Your body is your home. It has carried you, and it may have carried your babies. This wide-legged forward fold is a way to come back to yourself, even with your child playing nearby. We practice loving and accepting our home, just as it is.

Stronger together. My weekends are often filled with moments like this, a shared handstand practice against the wall with my two boys. It’s a playful way to connect and show them the joy of movement and strength.

Here's to all the moms trying to do what they love. Whether it's a full practice or just a few moments of stretching like this happy baby pose, every bit counts. This is a collection of real moments from my mat.

An appreciation post for all the mothers chasing babies and dreams. Here, my son joins me for a gentle stretch, a reminder that our practice can be a space for both personal time and family connection.

It's easy to judge other parents, but it's much harder to be in their shoes. Here, my son and I move through a flow together, from bow pose to downward dog. It’s a practice in empathy and connection, on and off the mat.

To be a mother of a son is one of the most important things you can do to change the world. I believe that by modeling mindfulness, strength, and gentleness, we raise better humans.