I took it very easy on my physical yoga practice while pregnant and during Mila's first year. When I recently told a friend that I had a hard time finding the time and energy to practice asana the first year, she laughed and said, "I barely brushed my teeth the first year!" "Yes," I thought, "I like this mama. She is so real!"
After that first year, I imagined it would be hard to practice asana at the level I had been, but, it came back pretty fast. I remember the words of one of my teacher's Larry Schultz: "Watch things appear. Watch them disappear. Watch them reappear." I am glad I allowed myself a significant break during pregnancy, the first year and even now when I need it. I also feel great to be practicing strong again and am very happy to be teaching advanced, dynamic vinyasa again. Thank you, Yoga Pearl, for welcoming me to your family and featuring me in your current newsletter...