In this powerful episode Uma Dinsmore-Tuli shares why rest isn't just nice, it's necessary, especially for mothers. Learn about yoga nidra as a revolutionary practice, the natural cycles our bodies crave, and why "rest is resistance" against a culture that values productivity above all else.

Uma challenges conventional yoga approaches that weren't designed for women's bodies and explains why postnatal recovery takes much longer than we're led to believe. Most importantly, she reminds us that when we prioritize rest, we model something beautiful for our children.

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In this heartfelt episode, yoga teacher, author and mother of two Sarah Ezrin shares her transformative journey through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.

From practicing intense Ashtanga yoga six days a week to discovering the power of "yoga snacks" after becoming a mother, Sarah offers honest insights about adapting to the physical and emotional changes of motherhood.

Learn how birth experiences can reshape our relationship with our bodies, how to regulate your nervous system through micro-practices, and why community is essential for maternal wellbeing.

In This Episode Find Out:

• Sarah's yoga journey before pregnancy and how her practice centered around physical achievement
• The impact of experiencing a missed miscarriage and how it changed Sarah's relationship with body control
• Sarah's first birth experience and how it completely transformed her approach to yoga
• The concept of "yoga snacks" – finding small moments for practice throughout busy days of motherhood
• The nervous system in motherhood and why it takes time to downregulate after prolonged periods of stress
• Building community as a mother and finding intentional online spaces for support
• Sarah's empowering second birth story and learning to advocate for herself
• Why mothers need to be gentle with themselves as their practice evolves

Connect with Sarah Ezrin

• Instagram: @sarahezrinyoga
• Website: https://sarahezrinyoga.com/
• Let's Get Real Moms community on Facebook

Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

In this heartfelt episode, I open up about my experience giving birth to twins in a hospital setting using hypnobirthing techniques during an induction.

After using hypnobirthing for my previous births, including an induction with my first and a home birth with my second, I faced a new challenge: applying these same techniques to a twin birth classified as "high risk." I share candid details about:

• The emotional rollercoaster of discovering I was pregnant with twins
• How my hypnobirthing journey evolved across three pregnancies
• The challenges of navigating a twin pregnancy in a medicalized setting
• My preparation and mindset the night before the planned induction
• How the environment impacts labour progression
• The moment my carefully created "birth bubble" burst, and how I found my way back
• The powerful, primal experience of bringing my twins into the world

This episode isn't just about my personal story, it's about the transformative power of hypnobirthing tools that can be adapted to any birth setting, whether you're planning a home birth, hospital birth, induction or caesarean birth.

If you're pregnant with multiples, facing a potential induction, or simply interested in how hypnobirthing techniques can be applied in different circumstances, this episode offers valuable insights and encouragement.

You'll discover how preparation, support and the right mindset can create a positive birth experience even when things don't go exactly as planned. I share real, practical lessons about staying connected to your body, trusting your instincts, and finding your power even in a medicalized environment.

Join me for this intimate conversation about birth, motherhood, and the incredible journey of bringing twins into the world through hypnobirthing.

Whether you're expecting your first baby or your fifth, this episode will leave you feeling informed, inspired and empowered about your own birth choices.