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The Yoga, Bellies & Babies Podcast5 Practical Ways to Protect Your Baby Bubble During Pregnancy & PostpartumLast week, I shared why you have permission to protect your baby bubble during pregnancy and postpartum.This week, we're getting practical. I'm sharing 5 specific hypnobirthing and yoga techniques that will help you actually protect your peace and stay grounded during pregnancy.These aren't just nice ideas, they're proven tools I used during my own pregnancies (including my twin pregnancy) and teach in my Calm & Confident Mama hypnobirthing course.In This Episode, You'll Learn: 𫧠How to curate your visual environment to affect your subconscious positively 'đ§ Why words matter and ho...
2026-02-0422 minThe Yoga, Bellies & Babies PodcastHow to Protect Your Baby Bubble: A Message for Pregnant and Postpartum MothersHow Do I Stay in My Baby Bubble With Everything Going On in the World?If you're pregnant or postpartum and struggling to protect your baby bubble while the world feels heavy, this episode is for you.In last week's prenatal yoga class, one of my students asked a question that resonated with everyone in the room: "How do I stay in my baby bubble with everything that's going on in the world?" This honest, compassionate episode explores that very question, and why you have permission to protect your peace right now.
2026-01-3016 minThe Yoga, Bellies & Babies PodcastWhen Your Body Stops Working: How Elevated Cortisol Affects Mothers (And What Actually Helps)One afternoon in October, my body stopped working. I couldn't move my legs. I couldn't stand.Three months later, I'm sharing what I've learned about chronic cortisol elevation, why pregnant and postpartum mothers are particularly vulnerable, and what's actually helping me recover - not generic stress advice, but specific practices from my training as a prenatal yoga teacher and hypnobirthing instructor.My physical therapist and my therapist - in different countries, not knowing each other - both gave me the exact same diagnosis. What followed were three months of professional support, implementing changes, and truly...
2026-01-2126 minThe Yoga, Bellies & Babies PodcastWhy New Year Resolutions Don't Work for Pregnant & Postnatal MumsIf you're pregnant, recently given birth, or raising small children, the traditional "New Year, New You" narrative doesn't fit your life right now. In this episode, I'm talking about why goal-setting looks different during this phase of life, where the pressure actually comes from, and what I'm doing differently this year. I share real stories from my holidays with four kids (including twin toddlers who nap at 6pm and destroy Christmas trees), why I finally rested without apologising, and how I'm approaching 2026 with one word instead of a list of goals. IN THIS...
2025-12-2930 minThe Yoga, Bellies & Babies PodcastIs Pilates the New Yoga? What Pregnant & Postnatal Women Need to KnowIn this episode, I explore the rise of Pilates and ask: Is it replacing yoga? And if so, what does that mean for women navigating pregnancy, birth, and motherhood? I share my personal experience with both Pilates and yoga (I go to Pilates once a week and used to teach Yogalates!), acknowledge the huge overlap between the two practices, and explain why yoga's deeper dimensions (breathwork, philosophy, mudras, and mantras) are exactly what pregnant and postnatal women need during one of the biggest transitions of their lives. IN THIS EPISODE: Why Pilates is...
2025-12-2218 minThe Yoga, Bellies & Babies PodcastCoaching for Mothers the Support You've Been Missing? With Tessa Johnson-JonesIn this honest and practical conversation, I sit down with Tessa Johnson-Jones â postnatal yoga teacher, hypnobirthing instructor, and certified coach â to explore the support mothers desperately need but rarely receive when navigating pregnancy, postpartum, and the return to work.If you've ever felt like you've had this completely transformative experience of becoming a mother while everyone else just carried on as normal, expecting you to slot back into your old life... this episode is for you.đď¸ IN THIS EPISODE, WE DISCUSS:The difference between coaching and therapy for mothers (and why both matter)Why returning...
2025-12-0543 min
The Yoga, Bellies & Babies PodcastNavigating Perimenopause with Yoga and Lifestyle Changes, with Nicola MoburgIn this honest and empowering conversation, I sit down with Nicola Moburg, founder of Puna Yoga in Helsinki and certified yoga teacher trainer, to discuss perimenopause â the transition that so many of us fear but few truly understand. Nicola shares her personal journey through perimenopause, including the symptoms that started at 45 (hint: they weren't what she expected), how her decades of yoga practice prepared her body for this transition, and why she feels better at 50 than she did in her forties.In this episode, we discuss: ⨠Perimenopause symptoms beyond hot flashes (brain fog, hear...
2025-11-0358 min
The Yoga, Bellies & Babies PodcastTwin Pregnancy Yoga: Modified Poses for Extreme Exhaustion and a Large BellyCarrying twins changes everything about your yoga practice. In this episode, I'm sharing the exact modifications that got me through my twin pregnancy, and they work for anyone dealing with a large belly, extreme exhaustion, or a high-risk label while feeling quite healthy.In This Episode You'll Discover:Why the "high-risk" label doesn't always mean something is wrongThe essential props that transform your practice (birthing ball, chairs, blocks)9 numbered poses you can actually do with a massive, low-hanging bellyWhat to avoid completely (and why)How to adapt when brain fog makes planning sequences impossibleThe emotional side...
2025-10-2718 minThe Yoga, Bellies & Babies Podcast5 Hypnobirthing Mistakes I Made in My First Pregnancy (That You Should Avoid)In this episode of the Yoga Bellies and Babies Podcast, host Krishna Hassomal opens up about her personal journey with hypnobirthing, sharing the five biggest mistakes she made during her first birth and how she overcame them in subsequent pregnancies.Aimed at expectant and new mothers, as well as anyone interested in mindful birth preparation, Krishna discusses the realities of hypnobirthing beyond the common myths. She reflects on her own experiences, from a challenging hospital induction to a calm home birth, highlighting the importance of thorough preparation, flexibility, and involving birth partners in the process....
2025-09-2232 min
The Yoga, Bellies & Babies PodcastTime Management for Busy Moms: Why Energy Matters More Than Schedules with Alice DartnellFeeling like you're constantly juggling a million things but never getting ahead? You're not alone, mama.In this game-changing episode, I sit down with time and energy management coach Alice Dartnell to explore why traditional time management fails busy parents and what actually works instead.Alice flips everything we think we know about productivity on its head, revealing that time management isn't really about time at all â it's about managing your energy across four crucial areas: physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual.What You'll Learn:Why energy management trumps time management ev...
2025-08-2749 minThe Yoga, Bellies & Babies PodcastThe 5 Biggest Myths About Pelvic Floor Health During Pregnancy & PostpartumIn this episode of the Yoga Bellies and Babies Podcast, host Krishna Hassomal delves into the often misunderstood topic of pelvic floor health. This episode is for professional women who are pregnant, recently given birth, or balancing motherhood with their careers, Krishna shares personal stories and addresses common myths. She discusses the importance of understanding and properly managing pelvic floor health, starting during pregnancy and continuing postpartum. She debunks the misconceptions that pelvic floor issues are inevitable for women or that Kegels are the only solution. Krishna emphasizes the importance of a holistic...
2025-07-1625 minThe Yoga, Bellies & Babies PodcastManaging Anxiety and Stress During Pregnancy and Motherhood, with Yoga Therapist Tess Jewell-Larsen Join Krishna Hassomal as she sits down with Tess Jewell-Larsen, certified yoga therapist, mindfulness coach, and somatic healer, for an honest conversation about managing stress, anxiety, and overwhelm during pregnancy and motherhood.In this episode, Tess shares her personal journey with anxiety from childhood and offers practical, gentle tools for finding balance in the midst of life's challenges.What You'll Learn:The crucial difference between stress and anxiety and why it mattersHow somatic healing works and why it pairs beautifully with yogaSimple grounding techniques you can use anywhere (including the finger rolling...
2025-06-1653 min
The Yoga, Bellies & Babies PodcastFeeling Overstimulated by Your Kids? The Science & 7 Daily Practices That Actually HelpDo you ever feel completely overwhelmed by the beautiful chaos of your children? In this honest conversation, I share the reality of parental overstimulation - from morning meltdowns over the wrong bowl colour to feeling "touched out" at the end of the day. We dive into the science behind why loving parents feel overwhelmed by their own kids, and I share 7 practical daily strategies that actually work with your nervous system instead of against it.What You'll Learn:The real-life scenarios of parental overstimulation (you're not alone!)Why elevated cortisol makes you hypersensitive to...
2025-06-0231 minThe Yoga, Bellies & Babies PodcastRedefining Birth through Yoga: From Home Birth to NICU with Katie MellorIn this episode of the Yoga Bellies and Babies Podcast, host Krishna Hassomal converses with Katie Mellor, a prenatal and postnatal yoga instructor at Krish Yoga Studio. Katie shares her deeply personal story of preparing for a home birth only to find that her newborn would need immediate surgery, leading to an unexpected three-month NICU journey. This conversation touches on the transformative power of yoga in managing both natural and medicalized births, the importance of identifying non-negotiables in a birth plan, and the challenges of maintaining maternal instincts and well-being in a highly medicalized environment.
2025-05-1654 min
The Yoga, Bellies & Babies PodcastThe Revolutionary Power of Rest: Why Yoga Nidra is Essential for Mothers with Uma Dinsmore-TuliIn this powerful episode Uma Dinsmore-Tuli shares why rest isn't just nice, it's necessary, especially for mothers. Learn about yoga nidra as a revolutionary practice, the natural cycles our bodies crave, and why "rest is resistance" against a culture that values productivity above all else.Uma challenges conventional yoga approaches that weren't designed for women's bodies and explains why postnatal recovery takes much longer than we're led to believe. Most importantly, she reminds us that when we prioritize rest, we model something beautiful for our children.If you enjoyed this episode, please hit the like...
2025-05-0256 min
The Yoga, Bellies & Babies PodcastFrom Control to Surrender: How Motherhood Changed My Yoga Practice, with Sarah EzrinIn this heartfelt episode, yoga teacher, author and mother of two Sarah Ezrin shares her transformative journey through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. From practicing intense Ashtanga yoga six days a week to discovering the power of "yoga snacks" after becoming a mother, Sarah offers honest insights about adapting to the physical and emotional changes of motherhood. Learn how birth experiences can reshape our relationship with our bodies, how to regulate your nervous system through micro-practices, and why community is essential for maternal wellbeing.In This Episode Find Out: Sarah's yoga journey before...
2025-04-1858 min
The Yoga, Bellies & Babies PodcastTwin Birth Story: Using Hypnobirthing During an InductionIn this heartfelt episode, I open up about my experience giving birth to twins in a hospital setting using hypnobirthing techniques during an induction.After using hypnobirthing for my previous births, including an induction with my first and a home birth with my second, I faced a new challenge: applying these same techniques to a twin birth classified as "high risk." I share candid details about:The emotional rollercoaster of discovering I was pregnant with twinsHow my hypnobirthing journey evolved across three pregnanciesThe challenges of navigating a twin pregnancy in a medicalized settingMy preparation and mindset...
2025-02-2842 min
The Yoga, Bellies & Babies Podcast5 Yoga Practices for tiredness (suitable for prenatal AND postnatal)Feeling completely drained? Whether youâre pregnant, postpartum, or simply looking for ways to boost energy or embrace deep rest, this episode is for you.Join me as we explore 5 simple yet powerful yoga practices to ease exhaustion and leave you feeling supported and recharged. These poses are designed for all stages of motherhood and will help you find balance no matter how busy or tired you feel.Hereâs what weâll cover:đż A calming Prana Mudra to restore your energy reserves.đż Breathing techniques to either calm down or fire up (yes, itâ...
2024-12-2224 min
The Yoga, Bellies & Babies PodcastBreastfeeding Challenges and Tips for New Moms: Expert Advice with Kathryn StaggIf youâve ever wondered how long youâll breastfeed, or if breastfeeding feels like it could be too challenging, youâre not alone.Whether you're preparing for your first baby or anticipating life with twins, breastfeeding can feel overwhelming, especially when questions and doubts start to creep in.When I was pregnant with my twins, I faced similar questions, even though Iâd breastfed my older two children.Thankfully, I discovered Kathryn Stagg through my IG network and a twin support group. After attending one of her free online talks and reading her book...
2024-11-1356 minThe Yoga, Bellies & Babies PodcastNatural Birth, Prolapse & Elective C-Sections: Redefining Birth with DariaThis weekâs episode is an open and honest with a fellow prenatal & postnatal yoga and hypnobirthing instructor, and a Mama, Daria. Whether you are pregnant or have already given birth, this episode is for you!Daria opens up about her approach to teaching Yoga and her personal experiences during pregnancy and postpartum. We dive deep into her journey with prolapse and how it shaped her postpartum and initial experiences of motherhood, physically as well as emotionally, and continues to do so.Last month, Daria shook my belief system when she mentioned that if she we...
2024-07-1958 minThe Yoga, Bellies & Babies PodcastThe Power of a Village: How My Support System Keeps Me GoingThey say it takes a village to raise a child. In one of my Facebook support groups, someone shared some research that pointed that it takes an average of 4 adults to raise and nurture 1 child.4 adults per child! Thatâs why Iâm not surprised that now, as a mother of four, Iâm experiencing firsthand the curiosity from others about how I manage it all.In this episode, Iâm pulling back the curtain to share how I manage "it". Behind the smiling family photos, cute reels, cuddles, walks, and yoga, thereâs a tremendous...
2024-06-2520 minThe Yoga, Bellies & Babies PodcastHow to have a safer childbirth, with Attorney Gina MundyThis week we discuss safety during childbirth with Gina Mundy, an attorney specializing in childbirth cases.For over 20 years, Ginaâs focus has been investigating and analyzing mistakes that arise during labour and delivery. She has spent countless hours meticulously scrutinizing childbirth cases, conducting interviews with delivery teams, and thoroughly examining medical records to gain an in-depth understanding of every decision made during labour and delivery. Throughout her career Gina has travelled the United States of America, engaging with healthcare professionals such as doctors, nurses, and midwives to explore all aspects of labour and delivery. These interactions ha...
2024-06-0557 minThe Yoga, Bellies & Babies PodcastAdoption and the Mother Wound, with Adisti van Os *Trigger warning: this episode talks about adoption and trauma*Step into the warmth of a truly special episode this week. Join us as we delve deep into the remarkable journey of Adisti van Os. Born in Indonesia and adopted into a Dutch family at just three months old,Adisti generously shares her deeply personal narrative of adoption, exploring the profound dynamics of the mother wound and her unwavering dedication to nurturing mothers through her career.In this heartfelt conversation, we explore:Adisti's extraordinary journey from Indonesia to the...
2024-04-2357 minThe Yoga, Bellies & Babies Podcast5 Yoga practices while feeding your baby Have you ever had these thoughts?ââHow am I supposed to practice Yoga with a baby who Iâm constantly feedingââOrââ I went to postnatal yoga with my baby and spend more time feeding my baby that in actual posesââIâm here to challenge those thoughts and reshape your perspective on integrating yoga into your life with your baby.This episode is not about how to practice yoga with a baby around, but how to turn our time with our babies into yoga practice. Especially, when it comes to feeding. Si...
2024-04-0819 minThe Yoga, Bellies & Babies PodcastFrom Sacred to Shame: A Deep Dive into Cyclical Living, with Iris VerstappenConfused about the myriad types of health coaching? Overwhelmed by the multitude of buzzwords surrounding womenâs health? Carry a feeling of shame or physical pain during your cycle? You're not alone.Join Iris Josephine Verstappen as she demystifies the terms and complexities.In this episode, Iris guides us on a profound journey into the sacredness of our bodies and cycles, while empowering us to shed the cloak of shame that often accompanies them. From anthropology to unravelling the societal shift from sacred to shame surrounding our cycles, Irisâs soothing voice and vast knowledge will...
2024-03-2454 minThe Yoga, Bellies & Babies Podcast12 Months, Infinite Emotions: The Emotional Ride of Pregnancy and PostpartumAfter bring on a 6 month hiatus, Iâm thrilled to bring the Yoga, Bellies & Babies Podcast back! Itâs been a busy few months, from being pregnant with twins, bringing them into this world and adjusting into our new life.Today, I'm diving back into the podcast by reflecting on the whirlwind of emotions and challenges I've experienced over the past 12 months.Whether you're expecting or have recently become a parent, I'm sure you'll find elements of my story relatable. From the moment I discovered I was pregnant to the present day, it's been an even...
2024-03-1132 minThe Yoga, Bellies & Babies PodcastBody, Blood & Shame, with Iris VerstappenConfused about the myriad types of health coaching? Overwhelmed by the multitude of buzzwords surrounding womenâs health? Carry a feeling of shame or physical pain during your cycle? You're not alone.Join Iris Josephine Vertsappen as she demystifies the terms and complexities.In this episode, Iris guides us on a profound journey into the sacredness of our bodies and cycles, while empowering us to shed the cloak of shame that often accompanies them. From anthropology to unraveling the societal shift from sacred to shame surrounding our cycles, Irisâs soothing voice and vast knowledge will...
2024-03-0454 minThe Yoga, Bellies & Babies PodcastââAt some point, a decision needs to be made'' A birth story with Siri PistersBirth stories are powerful.Iâm refraining from labelling them as positive or negative, as it comes down to how the birthing person feels. What for one person might sounds traumatic, for the other might be beautiful and empowering.I will keep the word powerful, because every single birth story is indeed powerful. Regardless of the type of birth. Itâs a birth!The reason they are powerful is because we donât see births in our daily lives, apart from TV and media which is mostly sensationalised. We tend see someone go off to...
2023-09-2941 min
The Yoga, Bellies & Babies PodcastPrenatal Yoga before Prenatal Yoga, with Tove Palmgren***Trigger warning*** This episode contains information about a miscarriage.Welcome to this episode with the wonderful Tove Palmgren, a Yoga teacher of over 34 years and a mum of 4.Tove is one of those women who gave birth to all her children without pain-relief. This episode is NOT about judging women who use pain relief or who donât, the point is, she did it back when there was no such thing as prenatal yoga, birth preparation courses, hypnobirthing, etc. There were no specific tools given to her, and sheâs here to tell us h...
2023-09-1254 minThe Yoga, Bellies & Babies PodcastHow to Practice Traditional Yoga in the Contemporary World, with Komal DadlaniYoga is often associated with stretching. Itâs the classic ââYoga is about being able to touch your toesââ.Many of us often start going to yoga classes for the physical benefits, only later to find there is so much more.10-20 years ago, we would say things like ââYes I do yoga, but I donât go for the spiritual stuff like the ooomms and stuff, I go to move and sweatââ. And letâs face it, we all know getting into headstand is not the goal, but it pretty cool if we could right?!But, thi...
2023-08-2858 minThe Yoga, Bellies & Babies PodcastNavigating the Peri-menopause Journey, with Sally ParkesLast summer, I found myself asking my mum, "Is this peri-menopause?". I was having lots of hot flushes and sweating.Her response was, "No, youâve forgotten what Spanish summers are like and you're breastfeeding!"She might have been right. Who knows? This summer Iâm pregnant, and my body is going through something else! However, Iâd rather be prepared for peri-menopause and learn how to manage this new phase of myself whenever it decides to come!I also realised that I know NOTHING about it. The first time I heard about Peri-m...
2023-08-011h 10The Yoga, Bellies & Babies PodcastA Personal Trainer For The Womanâs Soul, with Lisa Garber. After becoming a mother. I found myself at a loss when faced with the typical ââSo, what do you do?ââ. Yes I was still ââdoingââ my professional job, but I was also doing a lot more!I had to re-evaluate what this meant for my purpose and identity.Fast forward 5 years and much soul-searching and therapy, I now run an online yoga business and am a podcaster.To get started on this new journey, I joined a business coaching programme led by Susanne Rieker.Initially, I expected to learn all about the online world...
2023-07-101h 02The Yoga, Bellies & Babies PodcastThe Worst Thing About Hypnobirthing Is The Word ââHypnoââ Birthing, with Nancy KeenI recently completed the KGH Hypnobirthing Teacher Trainer Course.I choose the KGH method because back in 2018, someone lent me the KGH Hypnobirthing book whilst I was pregnant with my first child. My husband and I read it from cover to cover, loved everything about it and were convinced we were ready for a magical ââhypnobirthââ.For many reasons, the birth was not at all as expected! Realising there was more to learn than just reading the book, the second time around, we decided to take the actual KGH course!Through this online course w...
2023-06-261h 04The Yoga, Bellies & Babies PodcastNaturopathy and a herbal home water lotus birth with Rachel BoonYou´ve probably heard of Naturopathy and Herbalism, but have you wondered what´s the difference between them? Or how they can support womenâs health?Perhaps youâve googled things like:Herbal teas to avoid during pregnancyNatural remedies for period painHow to get labour started, the natural way!And even though Google (or chatgpt!) may have the answers for you, nothing beats asking an experienced health practitioner.To discuss all things naturopathy and herbalism during pre-conception, pregnancy and postnatally is the lovely Rachel Boon on tod...
2023-06-1256 minThe Yoga, Bellies & Babies PodcastFrom Ayurveda to Maternity Leave: Insights from a Self-Employed Mom with Amanda KingsmithMaternity Leave.Two words that carry immense power.Evoking different emotions depending on the stage of life one finds themselves in.I have personally experienced maternity leave twice, while enjoying the comfort of a stable job. However, this time around as a business owner, the experience is vastly different!The challenges faced by freelancers and entrepreneurs regarding maternity leave are unique. Whether is the fear being judged for prioritizing your work over family if we go back to work too soon, or risk losing clients if we take too much time...
2023-05-2956 minThe Yoga, Bellies & Babies PodcastStrength training in pregnancy and postpartum with Juliann BalleyPregnancy is not an illness and pregnant people are not patients. We are normal people, who happen to be carrying and growing another human being inside of us.And yes, itâs not easy! The physical demands on the body are significant. But in a normal, healthy pregnancy, one can pretty much carry on doing what one was doing before being pregnant.My brain knows this, yet when I see videos of pregnant people lifting weights, or running, or doing cross-fit, a part of me always goes, oh, is that safe?I had to...
2023-05-2247 minThe Yoga, Bellies & Babies PodcastPostnatal Yoga: Your Questions AnsweredIn this episode, I'll be answering the most common questions about postnatal yoga.Iâd like to first clarify this is not a comprehensive postnatal yoga guide. I will give you an overview of the type of poses and asanas you can practice week by week. For more details and a personalised Yoga practice, I recommend finding a yoga teacher who can adapt to your needs.In this episode, Iâll be addressing the most common question I get about postnatal yoga such as:when I can start yoga again after giving birth?Should I come...
2023-04-2824 minThe Yoga, Bellies & Babies PodcastHow Hypnobirthing Helped my Home Birth: 6 essential tips ââI was falling asleep, sitting up in my bathtub in the middle of labour!ââHow did I get to this blissful state during labour? How was I drug free and falling asleep in between rushes?During my first pregnancy, we attempted a home birth. We read a hypnobirthing book, hired an inflatable bathtub and thought we were all set.It didnât work the way I planned. For many different reasons, and one induction, episiotomy and ventouse later, my baby girl was born at 42 weeks and 6 days. Aside from the beautiful high I got...
2023-04-2124 minThe Yoga, Bellies & Babies PodcastEveryone is a healer, with Sonal KaramchandaniAre you curious about healing? As a scientist and a yogi, I definitely am!Since becoming a mother, the importance of healing has gone past my own needs but also to family´s and my childrenâs too.This weekâs guest, is indeed a professional healer, Sonal Karamchandani (even though she will correct me to say that everyone is a healer!).Sonal Karamchandani is an alternative spiritual healer and a life coach who helps people heal the mind, body and soul.Sonal has personally gone through her fair share of traum...
2023-03-311h 03The Yoga, Bellies & Babies PodcastSleep: the missing piece to your health puzzle, with Simone van der HeideIâm tired. I didnât sleep well.These are the two most common answers I hear from my students when I ask them how they are. Theyâve been my top answers too, especially in the recent years.Why are we always tired? And, most importantly what can we do about it?To answer my many questions on sleep we have this weekâs guest, Simone van der Heide.Simone is a health coach, specialised in sleep. She is based in Spain where she teaches meditation and helps people improve their he...
2023-03-0945 minThe Yoga, Bellies & Babies PodcastWhat does being authentic really mean? With Jana PuisaBe authentic. Find your purpose. Prioritise personal growth.The message is clear, keep improving yourself. How do you do this, AND be content with where you are, at the same time?I invited Jana Puisa, to come in and firstly, explain these fancy terms, which are buzz words thrown around a lot, and secondly to tell us why theyâre important and how to use them in daily life.Jana Puisa is a certified life coach, meditation teacher and people professional. She has been coaching since 2014, and has over 10 yearsâ experience working in lead...
2023-02-2447 minThe Yoga, Bellies & Babies PodcastEntrepreneurship, Motherhood and finding the balance, with Nina EggensââCongratulations on your baby! When are you going back to work?ââ Thatâs usually one of the first questions you get as soon as you have a baby.Motherhood and work. Because being a mother (or father) isnât work right?Sarcasm aside, itâs a serious and important question. Although, often not delivered at the appropriate time or by the appropriate person!We need to remember there are opinions on everything. On the one hand, you should be at home with your baby. Enjoy your motherhood and this special time.On the other...
2023-02-1648 minThe Yoga, Bellies & Babies PodcastThe Rise of Matrescence and Fall of Perfectionism, with Ali PemberWhen did we suddenly have to become perfect at everything?The perfect mother, partner, colleague, business owner? When did this happen, and how do we allow ourselves permission, to not be perfect and just be good enough. And, can we actually be ok with that?To answer all these questions is this weekâs guest, Ali Pember.Ali is a Psychotherapist and Coach specialising in Perinatal Mental Health and Matrescence (the transition to motherhood). She works mainly with mothers, encouraging them to trust their own judgement in raising their children, with a strong em...
2023-02-0957 minThe Yoga, Bellies & Babies Podcast42 Weeks, 6 Days, 1 Baby: A Birth StoryBirth is powerful.A baby is born, and a woman is re-born.Ask a mother at any age the story of the birth of her children, and sheâll tell you all about it.Itâs imprinted in our memory, in our bodies.The Birth Story, is even more powerful because it has a knock on effect on other women.It gives pregnant women faith and hope. Birth stories helped me through both pregnancies. I read Ina May Gaskin's book so many times, to find the courage to do what...
2023-02-0331 minThe Yoga, Bellies & Babies Podcast3 Golden Rules For A Safe Pregnancy Yoga PracticeHere's a question for you: What do the nuclear industry and pregnancy yoga have in common?Itâs no secret that Iâve had a career in the nuclear waste industry for many years. I ran my yoga biz alongside my career and have found an uncanny similarity.So, what do you think it is?No, itâs not the glow!Hereâs a clue.During my first job interview in the nuclear industry, I was questioned about the key factors when making business decisions. As a keen graduate wanting...
2023-01-2616 minThe Yoga, Bellies & Babies PodcastThe Truth about Being an Expat Mum, with Lynette MooreBig life changes are both exciting and challenging.For example, relocating to another country is a big deal. Having children is also a big deal.Doing them both, at the same time, can be daunting (putting it mildly!).As exciting as these big shifts are our in lives, they can also be scary!The one thing that can get us through it, is a solid support system. Whether thatâs your family or your childhood friends.But what happens when youâre an expat, and those people are not arou...
2023-01-191h 01The Yoga, Bellies & Babies Podcast10 lessons to carry into 20232022 has been an important year.There have been highs, like the end of our covid-era where people have been able to hug and reunite again, and lows like the terrible Russia-Ukraine, another recession, amongst other things I prefer to stay away from in this email.From a personal point of view, 2022 marked the end of my self-appointed maternity leave. I was ready to get back into the workplace. Instead of going back to a full-time job, I decided to turn Krish Yoga from a side hobby into a serious business with serious services....
2022-12-3015 minThe Yoga, Bellies & Babies PodcastToxic Positivity During Pregnancy and Postpartum, with Emily FlynnWhy do we say things like: At least the baby is healthy, itâs just a phase, it was meant to be, this too shall pass. Itâs ok, it all worked out for the best?The way we communicate with each other is so important, especially when the other person is in a vulnerable position, as often happens during pregnancy, birth and post-partum.And why do these ready-made phrases, not only not help, but can actually make us feel worse?The answer came when I saw Emily Flynnâs post on Instagram, and th...
2022-12-231h 17The Yoga, Bellies & Babies PodcastFrom Yoga Nidra to Home Birthing, with Cristina GuerraRest without sleep. Relieve stress and anxiety. Think and see clearly. Shift your limiting beliefs.These are just a few things that can be achieved with Yoga Nidra. Commonly known as Yogic Sleep, and sleep does tend to happen, especially when youâre a tired mumâŚ.Yoga Nidra is a very specific practice that focuses on your intention and purpose, and re-wires your brain along the way.This week, Cristina Guerra takes us through Yoga Nidra. I love this technique because itâs so simple to receive. She tells us all about what it is, how it...
2022-12-161h 06The Yoga, Bellies & Babies PodcastSelf-Esteem in a Selfie World, with Shobha NihalaniHave you ever thought about self-esteem as a muscle? One that needs to be checked, looked after and trained regularly.Maybe you've also thought about how we can support our future generation build a healthy self-esteem, especially with the increasing social demands?This is a topic I dove deep into with Shobha Nihalani.Shobha Nihalani is a multi-genre author, ghost-writer, book coach and a life coach. She has been writing for over 25 years. Her recent book on self-esteem - Reboot, Reflect, Revive: Self-Esteem in a Selfie World â is recognised for raising awareness on se...
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All about youExploring the world of Yoga for all the different life stages of your life with my guest Yoga teacher Krish
Yoga is more than just holding a pose,Â
It works on your cardio, strength, and digestive systems
Rebalances your nervous system which can help your body to heal
Yoga in all our different life stages
Itâs making time for yourself to relax and focus on you.
Fancy  instagram yoga poses how realistic are they?
Yoga Retreat for all ages and abilities: Yoga Retreat with KRISHNA HASSOMAL - Lucia Yoga
Prenatal and Postnatal Yoga Membership: CALM & CONFIDENT MEMBERSHIP â Krish Yoga
Website: Krish Yoga â Prenatal and Postnatal Yoga online and Yoga Retreats in Spain
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2022-12-0435 minThe Yoga, Bellies & Babies PodcastRediscovering our inner cycles, with Elisa ImperatoriWhat do power, shame and control have to do with the menstrual cycle?Are we supposed to have period pain?How does one navigate themselves out of postnatal depression by rebalancing their hormones?This weekâs episode is with Elisa Imperatori, a menstrual cycle and perimenopause educator andcertified Iyengar yoga teacher.Elisa combines yoga, body literacy and the subtle energies of the menstrual cycle. She helps people turn their menstrual cycle into an ally so that they can go from menstrual pain and shame to radiant strength and pr...
2022-12-0252 minThe Yoga, Bellies & Babies PodcastA Mother's Instinct, with Laura MilanoYour life changes when you have children, but just how much? This weekâs episode features Laura Milano, a half-spanish half-Italian mum of two, who went from a career in marketing to becoming a naturopathic coach.Laura tells us about how her life has changed since becoming a mother. Her career and purpose in life has shifted thanks to the struggles she faced dealing with her postpartum self after her first born, and then battling with the health system to understand and improve her second childâs health condition.Here is a beautiful example of how...
2022-11-2559 minThe Yoga, Bellies & Babies PodcastA Story of Loss, Luck and Lessons Learnt Along The Way***Trigger Warning - this episode refers to sensitive content about miscarriage and child loss***This weeks episode is a story. My own story about loss and recovery. Itâs also a story about luck and lessons learnt along the way.I'm sharing it now, because since this happened, over 5 years ago, I havenât really written it down, or shared my full experience. I feel itâs time to close a wound.I'm also sharing it because the one thing that saved me and made me feel better, was listening to other womenâs experi...
2022-11-1817 minThe Yoga, Bellies & Babies Podcast5 reasons why prenatal yoga will serve you for lifeWe often think that prenatal yoga, is only for when you're pregnant. Of course right? It's obvious, it's in the title.Yet, anyone is welcome to practice prenatal yoga and many who are not pregnant can benefit and enjoy it too! For example, my husband and his friend would join me during my first pregnancy. I've invited my mother and my sister-in-law to join classes with me, or follow the ones I teach online (and by the way, neither was pregnant or had the intention of being so!). The many benefits to prenatal yoga (breathwork, strengthening large...
2022-10-3023 minThe Yoga, Bellies & Babies PodcastRest as a cure for depression, with Jennison GrigsbyJennison Grigsby, is a mum and a Yoga teacher. Originally from California, Jennison now lives in Valencia, Spain with her husband, son and dog.Upon meeting Jennison, whether it´s in person or online, you can immediately feel her joy and positivity. It´s clear how the work she does through yoga brings people together, creating deep meaningful connections and a sense of community. Sheâs friendly, out-going and super approachable.A few months ago, she very bravely shared on social media, how sheâs been suffering from bouts of depression over the years.I wa...
2022-10-2153 minThe Yoga, Bellies & Babies PodcastMaster your emotional health & wellbeing during the perinatal phase and beyond, with Helen WrightI recorded this conversation with Helen Wright on the 10th of October, World Mental Health day, so mental and emotional health is exactly what we decided to talk about!Helen Wright is a mum of two; a teacher, emotional health and wellbeing coach, hypnotherapist, antenatal educator, placenta remedies specialist and family meet up host, currently based in London. She offers wrap-around-care to expectant and new families, by helping them to release fear and anxiety around pregnancy, labour, birth and parenthood. Wherever you are on your parenting journey, whatever challenges you may be facing, whatever fears or worries...
2022-10-1456 minThe Yoga, Bellies & Babies PodcastConscious relaxation as the path to a happy and healthy life with Frances Robertson-RitchieThis weekâs episode features Frances Robertson-Richie. Frances is a mum of three, a yoga teacher and hypnotherapist.Frances also had a career in the fashion industry in central London, working in a high-stress and high-pressure environment until she had a health scare which made her re-evaluate her life and take new measures, leading her to where she is today.Her vision now is very clear. She sees Yoga as something that can shared in a simple and accessible way. Free of jargon and dogma. A place where someone who may have been intimidated by th...
2022-10-071h 04The Yoga, Bellies & Babies PodcastConversation with my Grandma, Sushila SakhraniI invite you to go back in time and meet my wonderful and grandma. A big part of motherhood is passing down the information to other members of the family, whether we want to use it or not is a different question!So many womenâs stories go untold, their vast amount of invisible work is not seen. So this week, on the Yoga, Bellies & Babies Podcast, is my small effort to tell their stories and give these amazing women the tribute they deserve.Here's some of what we talk about:-The India-Pakistan pa...
2022-09-3056 minThe Yoga, Bellies & Babies PodcastEmpowerment through Pilates with Tally HershkoThis week I speak to Tally Hershko, a mom of 3, mechanical engineer, pilates teacher and business owner.Tally is originally from Israel and is now based in Valencia, Spain, where she started her business Tally Pilates. She is passionate about movement and living a healthy lifestyle. She encourages people to move to feel stronger, healthier and happier. Tally's goal is to motivate women to stay active by creating a community around Pilates. Tally runs Pilates classes in English for all levels and for pre & postnatal, mums with babies.She opens up about why she decided...
2022-09-0241 minThe Yoga, Bellies & Babies PodcastA Mother´s Journey to Healing with Mariken FliervoetIn this episode I talk to Mariken Fliervoet, from Amsterdam, The Netherlands. She is a mother of 3, a yoga studio owner, runs her own acupuncturist practice and is passionate about energy work.Mariken is visiting Valencia in October to teach a workshop themed Natural Energetics Yoga Workshop In Valencia and so we use this opportunity to dive deep into what this terms really means and how she has evolved into an energy worker and healer.She explains how she views all her work as Energy Work and how her upsetting personal situation with her first...
2022-08-251h 04The Yoga, Bellies & Babies PodcastWhy We Should Practice Yoga During the Frist TrimesterTrigger warning -> this episode talks about miscarriages during the 1st trimesterWhat to do during the 1st trimester can be very controversial. Different people will give you different advice. When it comes to yoga, it is generally recommended not to attend a general Yoga class or even a prenatal class during your first trimester.However, like most things in life, it's never as simple as yes or no. I'm here to share why we have a fear around practicing yoga during the first trimester, and how we can change that.In this...
2022-08-1913 minThe Yoga, Bellies & Babies PodcastBreastfeeding and all that lies beneath, with Myrte van LonkhuijsenThis week I speak to Myrte van Lonkhuijsen, an expert lactation consultant, mother of three and grandmother.During her breastfeeding workshop in Amsterdam, which I attended during my first pregnancy, I was pleasantly surprised how the focus wasnât about promoting breastfeeding, but about making an informed and intelligent decision for you, your baby, your family and your career.Thatâs why Iâm thrilled to have had a conversation with Myrte were we discuss a whole range of topics around breastfeeding, and why there is so much more that meets the eye. Here is some o...
2022-08-121h 00The Yoga, Bellies & Babies PodcastKirsteen Ruffell: Birthlight, Postnatal Yoga and a 43 week home birthHow does one transition from art and design, to teaching Ashtanga yoga in corporate London to becoming a pre and post natal Yoga teacher and teacher trainer? How did the prenatal and postnatal Yoga training give someone the tools to have a homebirth after 43 weeks, and navigate the challenges of postpartum? Listen to this week's conversation with Kirsteen Ruffell, my postnatal yoga teacher and one of Birthlightâs senior teachers and is coming to Spain to lead a Perinatal and Postnatal Yoga Teacher Training this November. Kirsteen Ruffell is the Co-ordinator for Birthlightâs land-based trai...
2022-08-051h 05The Yoga, Bellies & Babies Podcast5 Lessons I've Learnt From Feeling OverwhelmedDo you feel overwhelmed lately? I have been feeling like that in the recent months. I also get that general feeling from people around me lately.I wanted to share this feeling, which Iâm referring to as overwhelm in this episode. That feeling when you are not just busy, and overloaded, but that itâs somehow all happening at once.Lately for me, itâs been quite a regular phase that appears in my life. I seem to be experiencing this feeling when it all happens at the same time, more often. However, Iâm someho...
2022-07-2814 min
A Curious Yogi with Bobbi PaidelOn Yoga, Sadhana & Motherhood | Good Company: HĂŠlène Roy & Krishna HassomalIn this rendition of Good Company I chat with HĂŠlène & Krishna about all things motherhood. Itâs a beautiful conversation where we discuss the similarities, the differences, the challenges and nuances of being a yogi and a mom. Hereâs what we touch on: â How these women went from PhD Scientist and Wall Street Finance to Yoga practitioners, teachers and full time moms â Identity shifts with motherhood and how yoga helped navigate that transitionâ How the practice shifts and staying present â Spiritual experiences in birth and children as teachers
2022-07-2854 minThe Yoga, Bellies & Babies PodcastThe Partner's Point of View: How to Survive Your First Day Alone With Your BabyDuring pregnancy the focus is on Mum and Baby. After Pregnancy it on Baby and Mum. The Partner, the carer, the support usually comes in third place. This makes complete sense, however their role and effort can often be overlooked. This is why I wanted to interview my partner, Burzin Rustumji, and ask him about his views and experiences during the pregnancies, births and baby journeys weâve shared together.He shares his views very openly and honestly, and talk about things like:-How to have those difficult conversations around pregnancy and children. Yo...
2022-07-151h 01The Yoga, Bellies & Babies PodcastCommunicate Confidently with your Children with Sarika Mahtani We all know communication is important, but just how important?Are we fully aware of the impact of our words, actions, emotions and feelings have on our children and unborn babies?What should you be looking out for in your child's communication and when is the right moment to seek help? What impact does it have when my child sees my in front of a screen all the time?If some of these questions have been floating in your head too, then listen to my conversation with Sarika Mahtani.Sarika is...
2022-07-0759 minThe Yoga, Bellies & Babies PodcastUp Close And Personal With Sally Parkes: Yoga, Birth Stories, Motherhood And Running A Yoga Business***Trigger Warning - This episode contains some graphic information about the birthing process and talks about PTSD during the post-natal periods which may cause some discomfort to listeners.***I admire women who are not afraid of embracing it all; the good, the bad and the ugly. Sally Parkes is one of those.Sally has a beautiful approach to Yoga and Life. Sheâs really smart, hardworking and has a fantastic sense of humour, and more importantly is really open-minded, non-judgemental and incredibly honest.For example, when she found out that someone was stealing he...
2022-06-281h 20The Yoga, Bellies & Babies PodcastFrom Quantum Chemistry to Pregnancy YogaââSo, what do you do?ââ This question stumped me every time! It used to take me a moment to think of my reply, one which Iâd adjust depending on who I was talking to.I´ve gone from quantum chemistry to yoga teacher and in this episode I get personal and share my story, leading you to how and why this Podcast has been born.I hope this episode inspires you make the necessary changes to need in your life!Iâll talk about:-Why I started practicing Yoga-How and wh...
2022-06-2226 min
The Yoga, Bellies & Babies Podcast3 Myths Of Being A Pregnant Yoga TeacherWelcome to my first episode! In this episode I get a bit more personal, open up about my pregnancies and dispel the main myths about my time being a pregnant yoga teacher.I talk aboutexpectations, from others and myself, during my pregnancieshow yoga helped me during my pregnancies,how the pressure of being a pregnancy yoga teacher became an issue for me during my pregnancyhow I overcame these mythsFind out more about PRENATAL YOGA or join my live online prenatal workshop on the 21...
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