BPA-free does not Equal Safe U.S. manufacturers responded to Canada’s 2010 ban on the use of BPA in baby bottles by creating products that are #BPAfree. Today, we see all kinds of’ BPA-free’ products on the market. Which seems like it should be great, right?! But is BPA-free really safe? ..Continue Reading

Release the Shame of Infertility The #shameofinfertility, its challenges, and pregnancy loss/miscarriage are difficult roads to navigate and can bring about many uncomfortable emotions, including anger, grief, sadness, and shame. How do we begin to release the shame of infertility? We are on a mission to normalize the conversation around ..Continue Reading

Yoga for Painful Periods is in honor of Endometriosis Awareness Month (March), where we have created 4 different video segments to address this common condition and the pain associated with it. These videos offer easy-to-integrate and powerful mind-body medicine tools. In the first video, Reduce the Pain of Endometriosis, we ..Continue Reading

March is Endometriosis Awareness month and to show our support we are here to share some principles, exercises, and concepts to support your fertility journey AND improve the overall quality of your life. It is estimated that 176 million women (and young girls) worldwide are challenged by endometriosis regardless of ..Continue Reading

The journey of fertility is often filled with ups and downs, and a sense of helplessness. Each cycle can feel like you’re on the worst rollercoaster of your life. The two-week wait (aka TWW or 2ww) is particularly hard, where you often vacillate between hope and despair, as you hyper-focus ..Continue Reading

If you’re trying for a baby, you may already be familiar with navigating hard emotions while #TTC. And if you can relate, I want you to consider (and remember) the following quote, by Buddhist Nun and Teacher, Pema Chödrön: “You are the sky. Everything else is just the weather.” Particularly ..Continue Reading

There’s no doubt about it; the fertility journey is stressful. There are usually tons of decisions involved, continuous tests, poking and prodding of your body, and significant financial considerations. So, it’s no surprise the mind starts spinning. But are you aware your thoughts affect your fertility? Consider this metaphor: Our ..Continue Reading

Emerging From Struggle For months and months while trying to get pregnant, then experiencing two miscarriages, and finally, during the #healthypregnancy of my son, I would see butterflies. White butterflies to be exact. They were there all the time, all around me. Sometimes it would just be one, fluttering and ..Continue Reading

This time of year is, in general, more stressful for most, even if you enjoy the holiday season. But when you’re also trying to navigate the challenges of getting pregnant when your body is not cooperating, the ability to find your equanimity will likely be put to the test. Seeing ..Continue Reading

The Dreaded Two Week Wait Plainly put, the two-week wait (aka TWW or 2WW) can be a time of pure hell. And not on the physical level, per se. In fact, much of the two-week wait means you physically feel NO different than before. Uh… That’s a huge mind-game, huh?! ..Continue Reading