On episode 40 Michele gathers with author and yoga educator; Sarah Ezrin, to unpack principles of parenting and delve into concepts of her book ‘The Yoga of Parenting: 10 Yoga-Based Practices to Help You Stay Grounded, Connect with your Kids, and Be Kind to Yourself.’

On the episode we discuss:

• The structure and flow of her book – containing postures, breath breaks, 'parenting in practice' and from 'mat to family'
• Nervous system needs as a unique and variable experience
• Modelling using the breath and children as observers
• How to support parents in attending to themselves in challenging seasons
• Defining yoga properly; finding the way that aspects of yoga are already present in your day-to-day moments
• Using the senses to anchor yourself in moments of struggle and being pulled in multiple directions
• Global challenges in maternal mental health
• Navigating the need for villages of support and how to remember the connectedness that is possible; making eye contact, holding the door open, complimenting a stranger, checking in with your friends
• Diving into Sarah’s holistic health as we chat about food, sleep, movement, mindset
• Sarah’s new 6 week-course launch; From Surviving to Thriving

Listen to the end and settle in for a nourishing gratitude meditation; pulling together all the compassion and warmth that we can all appreciate.

Links:

Website:

https://sarahezrinyoga.com/

Link to Purchase Her Book:

https://yogaofparentingbook.com

Instagram:

@sarahezrinyoga

Sarah’s 6-week course ‘From Surviving to Thriving’ August 8, 2024

https://sarah-ezrin.mykajabi.com/beta-launch