Lauren Enright- Yoga, Doula, Coach

Lauren Enright- Yoga, Doula, Coach Live Motherhood with more ease and joy, and less worry. I'll show you how and support you along the way 💕

Achieve Integrated Wellness (mental + physical + emotional + spiritual health) with mindfulness, movement, and meditation.

01/27/2026

The question everyone dreads at family gatherings: “So when are you having kids?”

When you’ve been trying for years, this question feels like a knife.

Here are some ways to handle it (with your nervous system in mind):

Option 1: The Boundary
“That’s not something I’m discussing right now.” (Then change the subject or walk away)

Option 2: The Redirect
“We’ll let you know when there’s news to share! How’s [their thing]?”

Option 3: The Honest
“It’s been harder than we expected. We’d appreciate privacy on this.”

Option 4: The Exit Strategy
“Excuse me, I need to [bathroom/drink/fresh air]” (Then regulate your nervous system before returning)

Here’s the truth: You don’t owe ANYONE an explanation about your family planning.

Your boundaries are valid.
Your need to protect your peace is legitimate.

And you need tools to regulate your nervous system when these questions activate you.

Download my free toolkit for nervous system regulation techniques you can use anywhere (even in your in-laws’ bathroom).

Link in bio. 🔗

“How were your holidays?” (a question I’ve already been asked multiple times, and I’m sure you’ve already been asked it ...
01/03/2026

“How were your holidays?” (a question I’ve already been asked multiple times, and I’m sure you’ve already been asked it too!).

I always find it’s a hard question to answer. Because if you know me, you know I am never a woman of just a few words 😂

And — I also like giving thoughtful answers that reflect the truth!

So here is my answer to: “how were your holidays?” in a collage of 12 photos/stories that capture the highlights and lowlights of Christmas 2025.

(It was fun to do this! And fun is something I want to prioritize this year 🤸)

12/08/2025

Your body isn't broken.
Your womb isn't failing you.

But here's what I see with so many of my clients... they're so disconnected from their bodies, living entirely in their heads, that they can't hear what their womb is actually telling them.

Your womb has ancient wisdom about creation.
It knows the rhythms of your cycle.
It understands what safety feels like versus danger.

But when you're constantly in "doing" mode - researching, planning, optimizing every variable - you miss the quiet messages your body is sending.

This is exactly what you learn with mind-body practices:

Reconnecting with your body's intelligence.
Learning to trust your womb's wisdom instead of just your analytical mind.

Send me a DM with the word "LISTEN" if you want me to personally respond with a simple question to help you understand if you are REALLY listening to your body.

I had both a beautiful and hard morning today (it’s so wild how the pendulum swing between beautiful and hard can happen...
07/16/2024

I had both a beautiful and hard morning today (it’s so wild how the pendulum swing between beautiful and hard can happen so quickly, isn’t it?!)

As I was meditating, my son came and joined me. He sat on my lap, and after listening to the mantra I was singing, started to join in.

It was one of those “tears of joy” Motherhood moments - one which I imagine I’ll remember forever and ever.

But then, while it was time for him to get ready to go to camp, he started to complain about not wanting to go, and not wanting to leave me.

The complaining quickly escalated into genuine tears (more like sobbing) of sadness, which broke my heart.

My son cried every day for 2 years at daycare drop off between the ages of 2 and 4. And today, as an almost 8 year old, he is still so attached to me, that he still cries when he has to leave.

It’s just him. And so I hold space for it. Without judgement, and letting him Be.

But I also “make him” go (when he doesn’t want to), because I think it’s important that he learns to feel safe with other people.

It ain’t easy the Mom gig!

Always learning, and growing…

I look forward to seeing his beautiful Soul evolve into a young man. And I will continue to encourage and hold him in his deep emotions, as uncomfortable as it is for both of us ❤️

In mom and dad’s words:“We both feel that including you in the birth was the best decision we could have made” 😊😊😊Gratef...
05/07/2024

In mom and dad’s words:

“We both feel that including you in the birth was the best decision we could have made”

😊😊😊

Grateful, always, to be invited into couples’ intimate and sacred space of welcoming their baby into this world.

We have lots of fun together
05/04/2024

We have lots of fun together

The interwebs can be a scary and overwhelming place at times. But it can also be a powerful way to bring like minded and...
04/18/2024

The interwebs can be a scary and overwhelming place at times.

But it can also be a powerful way to bring like minded and like hearted people together.

And when we do come together with like minds and like hearts, sparks fly!

We feel seen, heard, and validated.

found me through my website via an organic google search, all the way from Joshua Tree, CA!

She asked if she could interview me for her book: Prenatal Yoga Teacher Wisdom.

After our interview she sent me this heartfelt thank you email. Which I will cherish for the rest of time!

Can’t wait to read your book ! Your writing will inspire many ❤️

Last week I was interviewed by a student journalist about the benefits of prenatal yoga. And I found myself telling my s...
04/07/2024

Last week I was interviewed by a student journalist about the benefits of prenatal yoga. And I found myself telling my story:

“What brought me to yoga”?

(I’ve told the story many times before - but it had been a while, and so it was fun to hear myself say it out loud).

When I first started teaching high school in 2007, I had crippling anxiety and panic attacks where I felt I was going to die.

I also had suffered from migraines for most of my life- and neither traditional or holistic medicine was able to help me.

And then I found yoga.

At first it was a physical endeavor. Bikram yoga: 26 postures, repeated twice, in a very very hot room (and in front of a mirror). It was militant in its style, and I loved the challenge.

But the physical endeavor, interestingly, led to benefits that I wasn’t expecting.

My anxiety subsided, and my migraines went away.

My yoga journey since then has taken many different twists and turns (pun intended 😂) and although the style of yoga I practice (and teach) today is very different than the yoga I started with 15 years ago, one thing remains the same:

I practice yoga for my mental health.

For me, yoga always has been and always will be a moving meditation, that helps me tame my mind and brings me into acceptance (and appreciation) of the present moment.

Because when I am fully and truly in the present moment, my worries about the future cannot exist.

On this beautiful Sunday Spring morning, as I listen to the birds sing and feel the warmth of the sun on my skin, I feel deep love and gratitude for the present moment, and my life and yoga journey.

🙏🏼 Lauren

It’s never too late!Yesterday I went boogie boarding, and caught a few waves. It was exhilarating (you know you’re havin...
03/10/2024

It’s never too late!

Yesterday I went boogie boarding, and caught a few waves. It was exhilarating (you know you’re having fun when you spontaneously shriek and scream out loud!)

My husband (who doesn’t give out compliments easily) remarked: “you’re really good at it!”

And my mom’s bf said: “you could have been a surfer girl”

To which I responded: “I still can!”

(I’ve always wanted to learn to surf- and I know this is something I will do eventually - even if I’m 70 while doing it!)

It’s too easy to fall into the trap of becoming a “spectator of life” as we age (and parent!). And our attachement to our comforts (and fear of discomfort!) can prevent us from trying new things…

My mantra (for people of any age) is: “it’s never too late!!!)

You can be anything you want to be.
You can do anything you want to do.

As long as you believe ✨

We all have one life to live. Let’s make it count!

Hey moms and practitioners working with moms, did you know?Infant massage is a great way to connect and bond with infant...
12/21/2023

Hey moms and practitioners working with moms, did you know?

Infant massage is a great way to connect and bond with infants through touch and other senses. Therapeutic touch in infant massage helps to create a sense of security and intimacy. In addition, it stimulates the production of the happy hormones (dopamine, oxytocin, endorphins, serotonin) which contributes to a better digestion, deeper connection, improves sleep cycles and mood. Essentially, infant massage is about understanding the infant’s ‘usual’. Each baby, each person, is different. There’s no one rule to fit all and there’s no ’normal’, only the ‘habitual’ or the ‘usual’. So, as new parents, by observing and noticing the ‘usual’ temperature, social interaction habits, eating/feeding cues, sleepy cues, etc. we can better communicate with our little dumplings through touch and all the other senses, sometimes, more than words can convey.
Which is why I’ve invited Sally Lee, mom, certified acupressure, massage and yoga therapist, and yoga teacher to give a baby massage workshop in my upcoming mom and baby yoga and mindfulness certification program.

While practicing yoga, or simply having some play time at home with your babe, simple infant massage is easy to fit in, and has so many benefits!

This training program is open to:
🤱 Mothers (and mothers to be) who want to deepen their understanding of yoga and mindfulness for self care and to share with their children and family
🤰 Birth and postpartum doulas who want to gain new skills and therapeutic mind-body tools to offer their clients to help heal during the postpartum period
🧘‍♀️ Yoga teachers who currently work with or would like to teach new and experienced moms (both in a group or private setting)
✨ Holistic health care practitioners (including therapists and bodyworkers) who work with new and older mothers

For more information, and to take advantage of the early bird bonuses, head to the link in my bio today - or send me a DM.

New moms are often starving to get back to movement after giving birth, and have a deep yearning to feel strong in their...
12/21/2023

New moms are often starving to get back to movement after giving birth, and have a deep yearning to feel strong in their bodies, but they often don’t know when and where to start.

A large part of postpartum recovery and rehabilitation involves healing the core muscles (including pelvic floor). And the movements and breath work offered in postnatal yoga is the perfect place to start 👌

In her workshop as part of my mom and baby yoga and mindfulness certification program, Alex Negru (more about Alex below) will guide you through:

- how to properly assess for diastasis and introduce breathing techniques to encourage proper usage of these muscles so you don’t inadvertently cause further damage
- what considerations and modifications should be offered for students with ab and pelvic floor issues.

So you will walk away with a solid foundation to address the needs of your postnatal students when it comes to their core, with consideration of different birth experiences, and the daily wear and tear of early parenthood.

Head on over to the link in my bio today for more information about this training, including the other guest expert workshops, and early bird bonuses. Or send me a DM!

Alex’s bio:

With over 10 years experience in hospitality management, Alex took a leap of faith in 2017 and made yoga her career. She never looked back. She aims to help her students move better to feel better, on and off the mat. She is a lifelong learner, always diving deeper and refining her skills. She is (proudly!) one of the two certified LYTÂŽ method yoga teachers in Quebec. She uses her knowledge to make yoga accessible to all; expect her classes to be strong, fluid and playfully sequenced. She often integrates functional movements and strength exercises while focusing on the core - yes, even when teaching pregnant folx.

Alex is a firm believer that movement is medicine in all aspects of life, be it on the day to day, during pregnancy, birth or on the forever postpartum journey. Her goal: foster community and make everyone realize their limitless potential!

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