Back when I had a toddler and a newborn, only 13 months apart, I would have some awful periods of anxiety. I think I was just so overwhelmed with everything that I needed to do to care for them. Plus I felt very alone and isolated because at the time I was in a brand new neighborhood and didn't have any other "mom" friends.
Fortunately, I was introduced to yoga at this time in my life, which was a real godsend. There just happened to be a free, evening yoga class that was offered at my neighborhood community center that I could go to when my husband got home from work. It was really cool to learn about the power of breath and techniques to get relaxed and feel grounded. I found that yoga carried over into my daily life with the kids and it even helped my patience level. I went to that class once a week for nearly a year and it made a huge impact on me.
Now, about 12 years later, I still do yoga when I can, especially when I'm feeling stressed or anxious about various events in my life, and it helps tremendously.
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Back when I had a toddler and a newborn, only 13 months apart, I would have some awful periods of anxiety. I think I was just so overwhelmed with everything that I needed to do to care for them. Plus I felt very alone and isolated because at the time I was in a brand new neighborhood and didn't have any other "mom" friends.
Fortunately, I was introduced to yoga at this time in my life, which was a real godsend. There just happened to be a free, evening yoga class that was offered at my neighborhood community center that I could go to when my husband got home from work. It was really cool to learn about the power of breath and techniques to get relaxed and feel grounded. I found that yoga carried over into my daily life with the kids and it even helped my patience level. I went to that class once a week for nearly a year and it made a huge impact on me.
Now, about 12 years later, I still do yoga when I can, especially when I'm feeling stressed or anxious about various events in my life, and it helps tremendously.
Kristin Park
February 14, 2008 - 2:54pmhttp://ppdsurvivor.blogspot.com
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