Mindful yoga for mums
3 reasons to love the versatility of an at-home practice for busy mums. By Rima Patel
Whilst the allure of escaping life for an hour or more is feasible for some, the reality of finding childcare and carving out that much time is simply impossible for most mothers.
Juggling work, kids, and life in general means most women with children struggle to make it to their mat for traditional yoga classes running from 45 to 90 minutes.
Juggling work, kids, and life in general means most women with children struggle to make it to their mat for traditional yoga classes running from 45 to 90 minutes.
1. Adaptability
Mum life demands something different each day, so a mindful yoga practice needs to be adaptable. On some days, a calming meditation is required to deal with toddler tantrums; on others, an unwinding, stretching flow to release from a busy workday. An online library of yoga classes provides mums with the ability to tailor their practice according to their ever-changing needs.
2. Accessible
When the yoga practice is accessible online through a library of videos there is no need for childcare. Mums can practice where they want and when they want. Some mums wake up at the crack of dawn to get on their mat while others simply pop on some headphones and practice while their kids are busy watching tv. This ability to fit in their own self-care amongst their parenting duties allows mums to prioritise their own wellbeing without feeling like it comes at a price.
3. Flexibility
It’s no secret that time is the biggest obstacle in prioritising self-care when you’re a mother. There are never enough hours in the day, and even harder is the ability to commit to a set duration each week. This is why the ability to choose how long you can practice for each time is perfect for mothers. Quick meditations can be squeezed into a busy morning while asana flows can be organised by duration to give mums exactly what they need in the time they have available.
It’s no secret that time is the biggest obstacle in prioritising self-care when you’re a mother. There are never enough hours in the day, and even harder is the ability to commit to a set duration each week. This is why the ability to choose how long you can practice for each time is perfect for mothers. Quick meditations can be squeezed into a busy morning while asana flows can be organised by duration to give mums exactly what they need in the time they have available.
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