Get Your Body Back, Get Your Self Back

If you're a mother, then you probably know how it feels to surrender your body, your time, and your life after you've brought a child into the world. Things like sleeping, taking a shower or brushing your teeth become variables rather than constants in your day. After giving birth and breast-feeding you've also given up your waistline and even your breasts. They're not just for you anymore...they are part of your child's basic needs.

Your body and your life have gone through massive shifts, and you may be left wondering, “How do I take care of myself after baby?” Here are the top three ways for new moms to get nurturing they need.

1) Get support.
You’ve heard the saying, “it takes a village” – and it certainly does! This new phase of your life is truly magical but it can be depleting, too. Getting the support you need in this time of change is crucial. Ask how can you create a team of friends, healers, or coaches to assist you. Who could help you stay calm, relaxed, grounded and at ease? Find ways to be replenished, revived, and ready to take on the tasks of being a parent.

2) Create structure and establish routine.
Make sure that “you time” is part of your routine. Even a few minutes makes all the difference.

Clients in my mind body boot camp say that one of the greatest things about the work is having designated time just for them. It's something they can count on. In boot camp we meet on a weekly basis for 1-4 months. It's incredible what can happen with a little structure and designated “you time.”

3) Heal & align your body.
Mind and Body are connected. After you have a baby your posture and body has changed. The low back automatically pulls forward with the weight of baby. The pelvis has expanded and contracted. If your body is off and out of alignment, it's only natural that you will feel off. Taking care of your body brings you back into balance and alignment in all areas of your life.

Bodywork and the habits of the physical body are critical in the work I do. We release tension and tightness to restore the body's natural posture. Join us to discover what’s happening with your alignment and try sample alignment exercises at Blossom's Mother's Day Pampering Celebration on May 7th. You’ll come away feeling relaxed and inspired about being a parent and about being YOU.

Be well,
Rebecca

Rebecca hosts a mind body boot camp to address the physical, mental and energetic needs of women. She creates structure and accountability and paves the way for profound shifts--leaving clients inspired and powerful as an individual, spouse or parent. Rebecca uses a unique blend of coaching, bodywork, & energy work to clear away blocks, balance and align clients on all levels. http://www.aligntheself.com/



Over the coming weeks we are featuring articles about the inspiring, rejuvenating and relaxing offerings at our Mother's Day Pampering Celebration on Saturday, May 7, 9am onwards. Come join us- sign up for a massage with Verde Touch, enjoy a great self portrait by professional photographer Rosalinda, participate in our workshops and celebrate a fun evening of music with Rockin'Moms! It is a double win: all funds from the event support Blossom's work with new and expectant families and you get to have a fun day celebrating being a mom or mom-to-be! RSVP today!