MOTHERHOOD

When I was new to yoga, I struggled with meditation so much so that I outright avoided it. I’d actually grown up with a dad who regularly sat in meditation (he called it “communing [...]

Joy is a revolutionary act. I didn’t come up with this idea. The idea that joy is a form of resistance against oppression is one that has been attributed to many people before me. All women, I [...]

Yoga is essential. I’ve been saying this over and over to myself for the past 20 years. Sometimes I hear it louder than others, but it’s like a heartbeat to me. Yoga is essential. Yoga is [...]

Do you know what core strength looks like? Does it look like a 6-pack of abs? Does it look like balancing in a handstand without a wall for support? Does it look like flipping tires or slamming [...]

A few days ago, I asked a question in my online community, a group of mostly women and many of whom are also mothers. “What part of your body do you love the most?” I knew it might be a loaded [...]

How are you handling the stress of staying home? Everyone and their mom has an opinion about what you should do as you grapple with the crisis. Some people are saying that this is the time to [...]

As we adjust to our new normal of social distancing and distance learning, I’ve seen all kinds of amazing schedules that my fellow parents have created for their sudden adventures in home [...]

Having a bad day? Who doesn’t have a bad day every once in awhile. Bad days are a universal experience, although how we handle them tends to be a little more specific. My tendency on bad days is [...]

A few days ago I decided to take a shower. I know this might not seem like a big deal to you, but taking a shower is a huge production for me. First I have to make sure that my son is occupied. [...]

Soloparenting is rough. It’s not quite the same as being a single parent. I know that this is only temporary. But while I’m in the thick of it, caring for 3 kids under 7, including an [...]