Hi Everyone
For those of you you had a holiday weekend I hope you enjoyed it thoroughly.
So I am being asked by a lot of you for suggestions for places to actually get some cute yoga gear during your pregnancy. One of my fave stores has always been Lululemon. I actually taught at the Aventura branch in Florida a few weekends and fell in love with the quality of their merchandise.
Anyway, I so happened to be browsing the store this weekend and I found some pretty good styles for pregnancy. Check these out to get your yoga pregnancy wardrobe started!
- In Motion Crop
- Groove Down Pants and Crops
- Hip halter tank (Backless)
- The dance strap twisted tank
Please note that Lululemon is in no way paying us for this little tit bit. This is just the Wellness District determined to be of value to you.
Enjoy ;)
Asha.
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Saturday, May 9, 2009
Relieving Pain in the Hands after Breastfeeding
So I recently developed a condition that causes pain in the joints after breastfeeding.
Mine in particular was at the base of the thumb and prevented the movement of the top joint.
After research I found out that the name of this condition is De Quervain's Syndrome. It is basically an inflammation of the tendons at the base of the thumb. In the case of the breastfeeding mother, it may come from an awkward positioning of the wrist while breastfeeding or holding the baby.
What I have found as great relief for this condition is to simply apply pressure to the accupressure point known as L1 4 or Joining the Valley (Hoku). It is located between the thumb and index finger, at the highest spot of the muscle that bulges slightly when the two digits are brought towards each other.
Simply turn the hand palm down, put the opposite hands thumb on top, the index finger underneath the palm and directly underneath the thumb and apply pressure. As the pressure is being applied move the thumb of the problem hand back and forth to encourage movement.
Slowly mobility will return.
Now it is important for me to note at this point that this is not just a thumb issue or just a wrist issue. This is a whole arm issue that extends right up to the front of the shoulders. So while you are doing the above mentioned exercise it is important to locate the upper arm bone in its socket. This means rolling the shoulders back and taking the shoulder blade in towards the back while you squeeze L14. The two in combination will bring measurable relief.
The only way to get rid of the problem permanently however is to examine one's arm action while holding the baby or breastfeeding him/her. Make sure the shoulders are rolled back and the chest is open. Also make sure to relax while doing these activities to reduce unnecessary strain.
Please note that this exercise absolutely must be avoided during pregnancy. Reason being that pressing L4 brings on contractions in the uterus prematurely.
It is my pleasure to share this with you.
Namaste,
Asha.
Mine in particular was at the base of the thumb and prevented the movement of the top joint.
After research I found out that the name of this condition is De Quervain's Syndrome. It is basically an inflammation of the tendons at the base of the thumb. In the case of the breastfeeding mother, it may come from an awkward positioning of the wrist while breastfeeding or holding the baby.
What I have found as great relief for this condition is to simply apply pressure to the accupressure point known as L1 4 or Joining the Valley (Hoku). It is located between the thumb and index finger, at the highest spot of the muscle that bulges slightly when the two digits are brought towards each other.
Simply turn the hand palm down, put the opposite hands thumb on top, the index finger underneath the palm and directly underneath the thumb and apply pressure. As the pressure is being applied move the thumb of the problem hand back and forth to encourage movement.
Slowly mobility will return.
Now it is important for me to note at this point that this is not just a thumb issue or just a wrist issue. This is a whole arm issue that extends right up to the front of the shoulders. So while you are doing the above mentioned exercise it is important to locate the upper arm bone in its socket. This means rolling the shoulders back and taking the shoulder blade in towards the back while you squeeze L14. The two in combination will bring measurable relief.
The only way to get rid of the problem permanently however is to examine one's arm action while holding the baby or breastfeeding him/her. Make sure the shoulders are rolled back and the chest is open. Also make sure to relax while doing these activities to reduce unnecessary strain.
Please note that this exercise absolutely must be avoided during pregnancy. Reason being that pressing L4 brings on contractions in the uterus prematurely.
It is my pleasure to share this with you.
Namaste,
Asha.
Me, The Little one and the Yoga Studio
So I ventured to the yoga studio for the first time with my child today. I thought it was best to know the studio he had spent so much time in while he was in the womb. The familiarity seemed immediate as the cheerful smiles of recognition adorned his face as he was passed from practitioner to practioner all who had wanted to meet him for some time.
It felt like home to me as this studio had brought the comfort and relief that only home brings whether I acted as student or teacher.
Yes yoga will be and has always been a constant in my life for the last ten years whether I lived in Barbados or the US, whether I was well or I was fit, whether I was with child, without child or carrying one in my arms.
When you have found that something in your life that appears to be a nucleus around which all other aspects of life seem to hinge....that is really something special indeed.
It felt like home to me as this studio had brought the comfort and relief that only home brings whether I acted as student or teacher.
Yes yoga will be and has always been a constant in my life for the last ten years whether I lived in Barbados or the US, whether I was well or I was fit, whether I was with child, without child or carrying one in my arms.
When you have found that something in your life that appears to be a nucleus around which all other aspects of life seem to hinge....that is really something special indeed.
All my 'Loves'
Hello...
What a pleasure it is to share my experience with you.
I am currently the mother of a three month old, a yoga teacher and a software developer all in one.
You know life is coming together when you have found something that allows all your 'loves' to be incorporated into one dynamic project moving in one common direction.
My love of writing....
My love of yoga....
My love of the internet...
My love of children....
My love of community....
have all led to the creation of this blog.
It is my intention to just share with you my experiences as a woman, a mother and my love of yoga.
Enjoy!
Namaste!
What a pleasure it is to share my experience with you.
I am currently the mother of a three month old, a yoga teacher and a software developer all in one.
You know life is coming together when you have found something that allows all your 'loves' to be incorporated into one dynamic project moving in one common direction.
My love of writing....
My love of yoga....
My love of the internet...
My love of children....
My love of community....
have all led to the creation of this blog.
It is my intention to just share with you my experiences as a woman, a mother and my love of yoga.
Enjoy!
Namaste!
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