Practical Living, Natural Health Blog

Being a mom of two boys, a 8 mo. old and a 3 yr. old, I know that it can be challening to get your workout in.  But I have the solutions…make your workout a game for your child!  Just yesterday I put my 8 mo. old in a baby back pack carrier, and went outside with my 3 yr. old.  I told him I was going to exercise and he asked if he could workout out with me!  He followed along while I “taught” him some kicks and squats.  After 5 minutes he was done with that, so we walked to our neighbors down the street and climbed up and down their stairs.  I challenged him to walk up the stairs 5 times, and he said, “no 10!”  Children love games, so make your exercise into a game and they will join you.  It’s cute, fun, and you get to do your workout and be a great role model for your child!

Mom Gadget’s review states “Having the Postnatal Total body Toning Workout DVD is like having your own personal trainer and therapist come into your home every day to tend to the needs of mommy for a half an hour.  I may not be postnatal- well, I am- by 13 years, but I find this workout one that I don’t mind doing and wouldn’t mind doing daily.  Simply because it doesn’t require a great deal of time to look and feel great!”

One of my favorite parts to teach in prenatal yoga is relaxation.  Relaxation is so key because it will reduce stress and anxiety and prepare you for a good night’s sleep.  Try this simple relaxation exercise.  When you are ready for bed, lay comfortably on your left side.  You can place a pillow or two between your legs, and one pillow under your head.  Close your eyes and start at your feet.  Take a breath (breathe in through your nose and out through your nose) into your feet, a breath into your calves…and work your way all the way up to the tip of your head.  Then do one more complete breath spreading the relaxation over your entire body.  Now drift off into a deep sleep.