Peach Friedman
author, educator & trainer
intuitive fitness for women

my mama yogi friends all agree that their regular yoga practice helps them not only feel stronger, happier, and healthier, but it actually makes them a better mom. here’s a few ways yoga helps me be a better mama:

- practicing yoga teaches patience. this is invaluable when raising a toddler!
- yoga teaches self-acceptance, which helps me forgive myself for my mistakes and accept my daughter for who she is in every moment (even, or especially, when she is having a hard day)!
- yoga reminds me to breathe fully through every moment in life. this is especially useful with throwing food, tantrums, and crayons on the wall!
- yoga reminds me of what matters in life, and this frees me to laugh, play, and act silly with my daughter.
- my little girl sees that i’m committed to a practice that is good for my health, both in body & mind. this models to her the values of self-care, consistency, gentle disciplne.
- yoga asks us to be honest and authentic with who we are in every moment. i teach my daughter the same things.
- after i practice yoga, i feel grounded, inspired, and steady. my daughter feels these qualities in me just the same way she picks up on my bad moods. so, more yoga!
- she loves to OM with me. nothing cuter than an almost-two-year-old with her hands together humming along!
- practicing yoga helps me understand HER! children are natural yogis: going with the flow, trusting their bodies and their needs, and twisting, climbing, and rolling all over the place! when i practice an arm balance and fall down laughing, i can relate to her curiosity as she learns to climb on the jungle gym.

how does yoga help you be a better mom?