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Yoga Tips

August 14, 2017 by Full Circle KC

Yoga, it’s for everyone!

Yoga in KC

Full Circle Embraces this through offering yoga to those in the circle of life from prenatal to early parenthood to older adult years.

Benefits Of Chair Yoga For Seniors

August 11, 2017 by Full Circle KC

Benefits Of Chair Yoga For Seniors

“I almost didn’t come because my back is bothering me, I’m glad I did, it helped.”
“I have sciatica problems and the yoga we did last week really seemed to help.”
“My neck was really bothering me, and now it’s not nearly as tight.”

These are just a few of the benefits of chair yoga I have personally heard from those older adults I have the joy of practicing with every week. In addition to pain reduction, other benefits I see in those I share chair yoga with:

Confidence
Increased flexibility
Improved balance and strength
Creating community

Falls can result in hip fractures, head injuries, and other various injuries. A high percentage of those who do fall with injury are not able to return to their prior level of independence and a decline in mental health occurs. There is more research showing that chair yoga can be a preventative medicine and provides the benefits I see in working with older adults.

Chair Yoga in Kansas City is offered by Full Circle Yoga KC at retirement communities. If you’re interested in bringing Chair Yoga to your community call or email to inquire.

5 Prenatal Yoga Poses Every Pregnant Woman Should Do

August 8, 2017 by Full Circle KC

5 Prenatal Yoga Poses Every Pregnant Woman Should Do….and let your partner in on it too!

5 Prenatal Yoga Poses

In preparation for our partner yoga in September this is a good article from HuffPost to share with your partner. Take your yoga into labor with you. There are prenatal poses we do at Full Circle Yoga KC to help support you while you’re pregnant but many of the poses are wonderful to help you through your birthing journey as well.

At Full Circle Yoga KC our prenatal yoga offers a class that mamas at all stages can practice and build their physical and emotional strength in preparation for their birthing journey.

Yoga Tips

August 7, 2017 by Full Circle KC

Yoga is not a competition, it’s a personal journey.

-Full Circle Yoga KC

Full Circle Yoga in Overland Park was founded in 2017 by yoga teacher Jenny Hellman focusing on wellness in the early stages of family life from prenatal to early parenthood and the older adult years. Full Circle Yoga KC is an Overland Yoga Studio specializing in Prenatal Yoga, Baby Yoga and Chair Yoga for seniors.

Transition Into Motherhood

August 2, 2017 by Full Circle KC

Transition Into Motherhood is

Joyous

Messy

Scary

Right of passage

Some of us thrive on transitions, others struggle with transitions. Giving birth is such a momentous moment and transition in a Woman’s life, a right of passage into Motherhood. For some, entering Motherhood is smooth, easy, and they take on the role without a hitch. For others, and probably most of us, the transition into Motherhood comes with struggles, challenges, fears as we discover new possibilities within ourselves. No matter how we deal with transitions, the reality is, Motherhood is life altering, forever. When I reflect back my transition into Motherhood I’m grateful for the wisdom I learned from others.

Be gentle with yourself: You’re new at this. As women we can be so hard on ourselves in getting it right the first time. Motherhood is a life long job that you never retire from! As with anything new it takes practice and often times finding a niche that works for you. Like with yoga, we stumble through challenging poses, yet with practice we become more graceful, more confident.
Use your support: It takes a village walking through the journey of motherhood. Connect and lean on those around you that trust in you. Allow them to walk this journey with you through supporting one another. A wise mother told me one time “say “yes” when help is offered”. Unfortunately as a society we have created this idea that motherhood is all bliss and joy. The reality is, motherhood is the hardest job we will ever have. It’s important to remember your body is going through tremendous change mentally and physically. Postpartum anxiety and depression is real for many moms. Professional support is needed when this unexpected hurdle presents itself.
Enjoy this time: For so many reasons, enjoy this time. The beginning years of motherhood happen so fast it’s hard to catch your breath sometimes. Embrace this change even during the bumps along the journey.

“In giving birth to our babies, we may find that we give birth to new possibilities within ourselves.” – Myla and Jon Kabat-Zinn