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Yoga + Mindfulness for Mindful parents. Child birth preparation courses, classes and private groups

02/10/2023

A friendly reminder that there is no class this week! ⁠
It's my birthday and I'm away having a beach break with my family :) ⁠
Classes will resume next week... ⁠
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If you're searching for some movement options for your pregnant body try these places for some alternative options - they all offer wonderful support for pregnant bellies!⁠
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See you all next week - sunkissed and well rested!⁠
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08/09/2023

Who we invite into our birth space can be a really important decision.⁠
They are who can hold you, support you and be on your team.⁠
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05/09/2023

Don't let pregnancy back pain get you down! We've got your back (literally) with some poses for pain-relieving when pregnant - Ready to put them into practice? Lets go! Hot tip - got back pain in general -these will help!

1️⃣ Cat-Cows (with supported core breath)
On all fours, find a neutral spine. Big breath in a feel your ribs fill, almost like you're inflating your whole torso. Then, as you exhale, tuck chin & tailbone, exhaling the air as your arch your back.
When you breath in again, come back to a neutral spine.

Exhale and feel connected to your core as your exhale and let your spine dip, coming into the cow as you end the exhale, inhaling now back to the neutral (start) position.

This is helpful for protection, connection and support for your back and posture (and creating space for your growing baby/babies)

2️⃣ Sacral scribbles
Ah-may-zing for back issues. Especially if you are sitting a lot. Can be done with hands on floor, a ball (as pictured) or on the edge of a chair/couch.

Starting on all fours - step the palms together on one side - take a couple of steps to bring one leg onto the OUTSIDE of your hands.
Bring your awareness to your tailbone/sacrum. Imagine there is a pencil or crayon dangling off your tailbone and you're now drawing, circles or figure of 8 around on the floor, this can also be freestyle, like scribbles. Listen to your pelvis and let your tailbone be the "tiller" for these sacral scribbles.

3️⃣ Bird- Dog
Get nice and steady for this one and work the body front to back, using the diagonal lines. Connect and move with your breath to help build your stability.
Starting on all fours, finger tips of one hand will glide up the mat as you breath in, and back to start position as you breath out. As you get more steady, reach long with your opposite leg (lead with the heel), reach out, breathe out, curling gentle in, exhale out, bringing opposite knee to elbow, if lifted, or just gliding fingers and toes on the floor if you need more stability.

How did you go? Were you able to give these a try? If you're pregnant and would love to come along to Pregnancy Yoga, check the link in the bio for class passes and sign up!

31/08/2023

Pregnancy can be a special time, but it can also be a time where we feel out of sorts. Not all pregnant women feel magical, amazing and this sense of transformation emerging from the magical depths of womanhood. For some women, pregnancy can be a time of managing nausea, sickness, tiredness and pain. It can be unrelenting pain, difficulty sleeping which all offer the opportunity to surrender, to turn inward and listen, feel, embrace and accept the place we are at, in this moment. Not before, not after. Just right now. ⁠
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Yoga can give you this place to just be present. To slow the body, calm the mind and give you tools to manage whatever physical, emotional or spiritual changes you might be experiencing. ⁠
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Classes provide options for all levels, and we fully welcome you meeting yourself however you need to be met on the mat. ⁠
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22/08/2023

I am surrounded by love & compassion, knowing that I am not alone on this journey. ⁠
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20/08/2023

Cairns Pregnancy Yoga is founded who is a local Occupational Therapist with a special interest in women's health, and perinatal (pregnancy to early parenthood) mental health. ⁠
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Hollie is a 500hr Yoga teacher, with additional training in Fertility yoga, Yin, Pregnancy and Postnatal yoga. Hollie also has a passion for women, matrescence and has been engaging in a range of studies in the past few years about everything to do with Matrescence, Motherhood studies and the evolution of our identity as women when we become mothers. ⁠
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Hollie also has a background in soft tissue management and can provide support for pelvic pain, discomfort and tension. Yoga is one of the many ways that can support your pelvic function when pregnant, and in particular her classes have a highlight on pelvic floor, pelvic positioning, core connection and functional movements. ⁠
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It's important for the pregnant body to keep moving and moving well when pregnant. Hollie weaves all of her knowledge to both support your mind, body and baby during her classes. ⁠
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You can find her every Tuesday night at Cairns Pregnancy Yoga, and she also offers other women's wellness events through our sister business .au - we have our first event coming up next week, places are limited, so come and check it out, if you're interested in going deeper than just yoga on your pregnancy and motherhood journey.

17/08/2023

It takes all kinds of people to make a world, which also means it takes all kinds of birth, to make a world. ⁠
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16/08/2023

💖One week to go! Rest. Reflect. Reset.

Sometimes life can feel like a whirlwind, constantly pulling us in different directions. But now, imagine a space where you can press pause, take a deep breath, and just be. A space where you can go within and nurture your inner self, surrounded by the warmth and support of other incredible women. That's what .au is all about, and we can't wait to share it with you!

Our inaugural event is designed to be your sanctuary, where you can find peace, clarity, and inspiration. A place to let go of the outside noise and truly connect with your own essence.

So, what can you expect? 🤔

✨ Rest: Allow yourself to be gently guided into a state of deep relaxation and mindfulness, through somatic movements and yoga. Let go of stress and tension, and immerse yourself in the present moment.

✨ Reflect: Peeling back the layers, engage your artistic side and indulge in some soulful crafting. Art has a special way of unlocking emotions, and this creative activity will allow you to express yourself in a whole new way.

✨ Reset: Share stories, experiences, and wisdom with other women who understand the journey you're on. The power of sisterhood is truly transformative, and here, you'll find a tribe that uplifts and supports you.

✨ Nourishing Treats: Enjoy some delicious and nourishing snacks as we come together to celebrate the beauty of life. After all, what's a gathering without some delightful treats?

Spaces are limited, and we want to ensure everyone has the chance to experience this soul-nourishing event. So, don't wait any longer, secure your spot now and come join us next week!

💖We can't wait to see you there!

Click the link in our bio to find more details and reserve your place. See you soon!

15/08/2023

🌟 Bonding with Your Baby During Pregnancy⁠
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Did you know that you can start forming a special connection with your baby even before they are born? Pregnancy is the perfect time to nurture that precious bond, which plays a crucial role in their development after birth. Here's how your baby experiences the world within the womb:⁠
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🌟Sound: At 18 weeks, your baby starts hearing sounds like your heartbeat and tummy rumblings. By 26 weeks, they may react to noises inside and outside your body, finding comfort in the sound of your voice.⁠
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🌟Language Development: After 32 weeks, your baby may recognize certain vowel sounds from your language, hinting at the early beginnings of language development.⁠
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🌟Memory: Babies can remember certain sounds and even music played to them in the womb, creating beautiful memories before they're even born.⁠
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🌟Sight: Although retinas develop at 20 weeks, your baby can only see light at 22 weeks, but their eyes continue to develop after birth.⁠
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🌟Sensation: Babies can feel pain at 22 weeks and respond to gentle touches or hand rubs on your belly at 26 weeks.⁠
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Start bonding with your little one today through gentle touches, music, talking, yoga and relaxation techniques. Your journey towards motherhood is a beautiful and transformative experience worth cherishing!

13/08/2023

I am strong and capable, embracing the challenges and triumphs that come my during birth.⁠
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09/08/2023

reposting from .au⁠
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Finding Inner Connection through mindful activity or mindful occupations. This sounds easy, but can be quite tricky, especially if we are on the go-go-go all the time. It can feel like ALOT of work to slow down and be mindful, which is why I often suggest to people to start and expand this from times when you are already naturally slowing down, perhaps as part of your bed time routine. Sometimes when the body stops, the mind catches up and can be noisy in our minds.⁠
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Safe spaces and ways for you to explore your inner world and connect with your emotions are needed more than ever in this fast paced world. If you already have a ritual or routine to help you off to sleep, this be a great time to increase you mindful actions. Making time to move, to be intentional and engaging in mindfulness practices, can encourage you to slow down, listen to your body, and cultivate a deeper sense of self-awareness.⁠
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Try this simple body scan meditation before going to bed. This practice can help you unwind and release stress from your body. This can be a great spring board into using mindfulness throughout your day.. I'd love to hear how you go? Did you find it easy, or was a little harder than you thought? Let me know below...

Address

2/78 Anderson Street, Manunda
Cairns, QLD
4870

Opening Hours

Tuesday	5pm - 7:30pm
Thursday	9am - 12:30pm

Website

https://www.cairnspregnancyyoga.com.au/

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How we can help you...

Cairns Pregnancy Yoga is an offering from Hollie Swanton OT & Yoga.

As an OT, I assist people to find the meaning in their daily activities, and in particular help them regain the meaning as they move through difficult physical or psychological transitions in life. OT’s view people holistically, considering all aspects of what it means to be you, in all your unique-ness.

When it comes to pregnancy, soo many people have children, but we are all different. We all have different preferences and desires, however I believe that we all have one thing in common, and that we want it to be special, be meaningful and be treasured. It’s really a magical time of life. That’s why these classes and education sessions focus on connecting you inward, to your breath, to your body and to your mind, so you can listen and feel into what it is that YOU want out of this experience. I provide education around the physiology of birth, however YOU decide how you want to approach this with the techniques and movements we learn in class. How you connect in with your baby/ie when pregnant is up to you, and I would be honoured to see you come along to one of our offerings and share your journey into parenthood with us.

:) xox