3 Baby Yoga Poses

May 18, 2017 by Full Circle KC

At Full Circle Yoga KC our Bring Your Own Baby (BYOB) Yoga or Mommy and Me Yoga class is comprised of five sections:

Warm Up
Baby Massage
Mommy Yoga
Mommy with Baby
Shavasana

Three of the favorite baby yoga poses are:

Peek-a-Boo Plank

Mommy/Baby Goddess

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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.

Benefits of Chair Yoga for Seniors

May 16, 2017 by Full Circle KC

Is it really true that yoga is “good for everyone?”At Full Circle Yoga KC we believe the answer is YES YES and YES!!!

Research shows those that practice yoga on a regular basis can improve their overall health including

decrease in symptoms from chronic illness – even saving money in reduced medication needs!
improved mood – studies show yoga is the number one form of exercise to reduce anxiety and have positive impact on enhanced mood.
improved sleep.
increase strength, flexibility and balance, reducing risk for falls
beneficial effects on brain function.

Full Circle Yoga KC believes it’s a win win for everyone to get involved in yoga. Call today to schedule your senior chair yoga class at your retirement community.

http://www.aarp.org/health/healthy-living/info-11-2013/health-benefits-of-yoga.html

The Birth of a Mother

May 11, 2017 by Full Circle KC

As I reflect on this article I realize that yes indeed I celebrate the birth journey of my changed identity. However, that transition was yucky and messy at times. This article touches on a topic that is often not discussed, and frequently under diagnosed; postpartum depression.

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Voted Top Yoga Studio In Overland Park

May 8, 2017 by Full Circle KC

Full Circle Yoga KC was just voted as a Top Yoga Studio In Overland Park by Expertise.com.

Voted Top Yoga Studio In Overland Park

Here’s why:

Full Circle Yoga KC is a small intimate studio making it easy to receive personal one on one attention as well as creating a network of other moms-to-be and moms.

The owner, Jenny Hellman, LMSW, respects and honors where each individual is at the moment they step onto the mat.

Prenatal Yoga classes that offer a challenge in preparation for labor and delivery, yet creates space for grounding and stillness. Poses are taught that help minimize pregnancy discomforts, as well as, poses that can be beneficial during the birthing journey.

Bring Your Own Baby (BYOB) Yoga or Mommy and Me Yoga classes that incorporate nurturing opportunities with mom (or caregiver) and baby, while creating space for self care for mom (or caregiver).

Full Circle Yoga KC is committed to the wellness of families and communities.

TIPS TO SURVIVING EARLY MOTHERHOOD

May 5, 2017 by Full Circle KC

KISS= Keep It Simple and Slow

1. Lower your expectations

My husband: “Lower your expectations”

Me: “I’ve already lowered them”

My husband: “Then lower them one more time and be gentle with yourself”

Such truth in this!

2. If this is your first- set up camp

With our first we set up camp in the living room, we ate there, we slept there, we bonded as a family of three there. We let the world around us continue to happen while we entered our new life as parents.

3. Say yes and Say no

Say yes to friends, family and neighbors helping you. People want to help, but don’t always know what to do. Give them something to do: maybe it’s prepare a meal, maybe it clean dishes, maybe it’s do the laundry, maybe it go to the grocery store, maybe you need a shower let them watch your little one, maybe you need a 10 (or more) minute walk to regroup- again let them ooo and ahhh over your bundle of joy.

Say no to friends, family, and neighbors, it’s okay. You become very popular when you bring baby home! Saying no when you need time to bond, rest, just have some time for adjusting is okay. It’s a big deal to give birth and settle into a new rhythm.