An Interview with Bliss Baby Yoga Director and Lead Teacher, Nadine O’Mara - Part One Nadine O’Mara has been teaching prenatal and postnatal Yoga since 2007. Nadine found she... read more →
Pregnancy & Birth
Can a person practice Yin Yoga safely during pregnancy and early parenthood? This would have to be one of the most commonly asked questions we field here currently at at... read more →
Are twists safe during pregnancy? During pregnancy it’s safe to practise twisting postures without compression. This means that strong, closed twists such as Ardha Matsayandrasana (Lord of the Fishes Pose)... read more →
Rosie Matheson, Senior Bliss Baby Yoga Facilitator and Doula, reveals just how naturally intelligent our bodies are during birth. Hormones for Birth As a doula I already had a strong... read more →
It’s commonly thought that in order to be a doula or teach prenatal yoga, one has to have experienced pregnancy and birth themselves. However as Kiran Mallie shares, this is... read more →
It is often debated as to whether music should be part of a yoga class. Traditionally, the practice of yoga is one without extra stimulation of produced sound and many... read more →
Since stepping onto the path of supporting pregnancy and birth back in 1989, my experience has covered teaching Prenatal Yoga in wellness centres and hospital environments; many years of teaching... read more →
When I gave birth to my son almost 19 years ago, employing a doula to support one’s birth was not as common as it is today. My plan was to... read more →
Safe Squatting in Late Pregnancy and Labour We’ve all heard how beneficial squatting can be during pregnancy and labour. But what do we need to know to maintain safety for... read more →
Over 30 years ago, my introduction into the world of birthing and babies was becoming pregnant whilst I was undertaking Yoga Teacher Training in Sydney. As soon as my teachers... read more →