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Integrating Yoga and Lamaze: How the Ethical Practice of the Yamas and Niyamas Relate to Pregnancy and Childbirth. Part 8 – Tapas

Tapas – (literally – heat) Austerity, Discipline, Dedication to Practice “A better way to understand tapas is to think of it as consistency in striving toward your goals: getting on the yoga mat every day, sitting on the meditation cushion … Continue reading

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Integrating Yoga and Lamaze: How the Ethical Practice of the Yamas and Niyamas Relate to Pregnancy and Childbirth. Part 5 – Aparigraha – Absence of Avarice

Aparigraha – Absence of Avarice: How much stuff do we really need?  Another way to describe Aparigraha is non-possessiveness, not being greedy or non-grasping.  This is both on the material level and on an emotional level.  We’ll talk material first: … Continue reading

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Ultrasounds: Safety and Efficacy

A conversation I had last week brought this topic to mind.  This was with a non-medical person who works with pregnant women.  I found I needed to explain to her what “valid medical reason” meant, with regard to ultrasound during … Continue reading

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Great Expectations, or what Not to expect from your OB

A question from today’s private session:  “But why do they have women on their backs in a hospital, if forward leaning positions are so good?” From a new mom:  “I wish they’d have told me to get up and move, … Continue reading

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