Patient rights, particularly the rights of a birthing person, have recently come to the forefront of conversations for many groups working with pregnant mothers and families. This past year, during the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, there was a lot of discussion surrounding obstetric violence and the negative impact that birth […]
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How lockdown affects mental health, what can you do/eat to stay positive and support your immune system
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Oct
Oct
2020 has been a remarkable year and as we continue to live in these uncertain times it is natural to feel a certain amount of anxiety. Living with lockdown and social distancing measures has been unsettling for everyone and has undoubtedly affected mental health, especially in vulnerable groups such as new mums and women affected […]
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Oct
Oct
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 […]
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Aug
Aug
Hello and welcome back to Kalila Community after too many months away! Our studio has been throughly cleaned and prepared for your return. To make sure that we all have a healthy and happy return to the mat, we are implementing the following rules and procedures: -students will be required to confirm attendance for each […]
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Jun
Jun
When “1” isn’t the loneliest number. From fairytales to our nagging aunt, we are consistently told that we need to find our soulmate, get married and settle in for the rest of our life in order to find true bliss. So engrained is this idea of marital heaven that even long-time non-married couples face incessant pressure to bite the bullet, […]
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Jun
Jun
For years, we’ve been told that the doctor knows best. Care providers are held up in many cases as the decision-maker, the one with the right answer; the person to whom we should defer for all sorts of personal and life-changing decisions. In the same way that we hold doctors to a high standard of […]
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Mar
Mar
During these days under quarantine due to Covid-19, we’re all under a lot of pressure. It’s a stressful time for all of us, kids included. We can use Yoga to work on those emotions. This is a project for the whole family as a way to keep active but also check in on each other […]
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Mar
Mar
Well here we are sneaking up on week 6 at home with our family of four. As family and friends back in NY are in the beginning weeks of quarantined life, we are in full government mandated lock-down. The restrictions now are as tight as ever and with justified reason. No more jogs, no more […]
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Mar
Mar
With all the closures, we know it’s hard to keep motivated and keep active. That’s why we’re uploading all kinds of content for you and your family during the Covid-19 restrictions. On our YouTube channel, you’ll find videos for Prenatal Yoga, Mom & Baby Yoga, Vinyasa Yoga, Kids Yoga and ESL lessons. We’re also offering […]
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Mar
Mar
I am a native New Yorker who has been living in Milan, Italy for the last fifteen years. I’m a full time working mother of 2 young girls (ages 3 and 5) and am married to a fantastic Italian man. As the stress of the corona virus situation begins to cascade in the U.S., many […]
