As a pre and postnatal yoga and fitness teacher, I often answer questions about what types of movement is safe. Specifically, lots of pregnant goddesses want to know if they can train their core, and if so, how? The word core is a great term that was first brought into common language in the 1980’s […]
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Mar
Mar
“Spring is nature’s way of saying, let’s party!” -Robin Williams New Schedule This year I will be adding a Prenatal Yoga class at Yogaworks in Playa Vista on Tuesday Mornings. Check out the new studio, it is absolutely beautiful. I will continue to teach at Yogaworks on Montana too. Mondays – 12:30 Prenatal Yogaworks on […]
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Nov
Nov
In the News Om Yoga Magazine features my in home deep stretch for hip flexors. Whether you are an athlete or sit at a computer most of the day, this stretch will feel great. All level featured. Huffington Post showcased my tips on the best ways to stick with a walking program for weight loss. […]
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Aug
Aug
Balance. A beautiful concept that can be a bit of a challenge, especially for Moms. At 44 years young, I am learning that somewhere along the line, I kind of forgot how to play. I know how to focus, buckle down, and like any good Midwesterner, I am a hard worker. Over the last few […]
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Jun
Jun
Lots of great news to share this month for pregnant goddesses and new moms; LA Yoga features my advice on how to love your post-baby body with the power of Pilates. Gaiam celebrated Mothers Day with Moms everywhere and posted some information on how to stay sensitive to the feedback of your body. Parenting Collective […]
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Apr
Apr
August 2014 March 2015 My dear friend Natiya was the cover model for my latest DVD, The Prenatal Yoga Workout. Check out her beautiful belly during pregnancy and her strong abdomen just about 6 months later. Click here to purchase your copy of the new DVD for yourself or a friend, mommy and me bonus […]
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Apr
Apr
Pre and Post Natal Health and Fitness was not a recognized field until the 1990’s. Now there are many credible organizations that offer specialized training for expecting Moms. Women everywhere are benefitting from exercise before, during, and after their pregnancies. However, we must remember that inspiration and pressure are two very different ends of the […]
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Feb
Feb
As a Pre and Post Natal Yoga and Fitness teacher, there are some classes that I teach, that are just for one group or the other; for pregnancy, or for Mommy & Me. My friends always giggle when I invite them to Prenatal Yoga if they are not pregnant. The truth is, is that there […]
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Dec
Dec
by Desi Bartlett MS CPT E-RYT Happy Holy Days! This time of year it can be challenging to think of new and inspired gift giving ideas. I think that by now my husband has at least 50 pairs of Christmas socks from me (we have been married for 11 years). This year I have decided […]