The whirlwind of birth has settled, and you have finally started to find somewhat of a rhythm with your baby. A few weeks after baby is born, most new moms start to think about getting back into a Yoga or fitness routine. How can you restart your practice safely after pregnancy and birth? Your doctor […]
Category Archives: Exercise
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Jun
Jun
Running while pregnant is making its way into the mainstream. Previously unrecommended, many women who ran before pregnancy now continue to run well into their third trimester, modifying their approach to the sport as their pregnancy progresses. Why the shift? In part, the recent open-mindedness is due to a greater acceptance and understanding about what […]
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Jan
Jan
Pregnancy and birth can put you into some awkward positions! But those positions that seem strange to you now might just be the pose that feels the best for you during labour so it never hurts to practice a wide range of poses. Malasana (a deep squat) has benefits that start before labour – just […]
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Nov
Nov
Yoga is one of the most widely recommended prenatal exercises for a variety of reasons. For one, it is a low impact exercise that is adaptable to all body types and can accomodate many physical limitations. It’s also an activity that brings together physical, mental and emotional components at the same time. Lastly, it can […]
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Oct
Oct
Need a mid afternoon cardio boost? Check out our latest YouTube video with Claire!
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Oct
Oct
Skandasana, or side lunge, is a wonderful pose for opening the hips during pregnancy and building core strength in a gentle way. Opening the hips can provide physical relief as well as emotional relief. Oftentimes when we are stressed, we carry that stress around in our bodies, creating tension throughout the body that can cause […]
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Oct
Oct
Sometimes you make it to the gym and sometimes you just can’t. For the days when you need to find something to get your body moving at home, we have the perfect video for you. Get some high energy music and get ready to workout with Kathy. This 20 minute prenatal workout is suitable for […]
03
Oct
Oct
Building strength is as important during pregnancy as it is during any other period in a woman’s life. Warrior II pose, or Virabhandrasana II as it’s also known, is great for building leg strength and for improving your endurance. Focusing on the breath can help you hold the pose longer, which is useful when applied […]
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Sep
Sep
Catching up with top mum trainer Kerry Vaughan was an incredible treat for us at Kalila. Of course we had to ask her for her top moves for new moms who are getting back into their fitness routine post-birth. Here are two of her faves: Pelvic Floor Strengthener: •Start lying flat on the floor with […]
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Sep
Sep
Looking to increase your core strength but don’t have much time? Check out Claire’s top move for working your middle area throughout the day. Looking for more challenges? Check out Mia Tango Maternity‘s Wellness Challenge on Instagram. Find our challenges as well as many others to get you moving towards a healthier you! For more […]
