I watched the new Bodyform advert yesterday, I’d seen a couple of people rave about it so was interested (even though I have a dislike of bodyform – and the advert song from yonks ago has just started in my head) It was lauded as them debunking taboos around periods and miscarriage. I have to … Continue reading Some thoughts on the Bodyform advert
Category: Mindfulness
The birth of a programme
When I was pregnant with my first I joined a pregnancy yoga class and a whole world opened before me. All of a sudden there was talks of aches here, pains there, (in all manner of places that just weren’t mentioned in polite society). Some women got these worse than others and some didn’t … Continue reading The birth of a programme
Closing the Bones,
Yesterday I was blessed to attend an advanced Closing the Bones workshop. I attended the first level a couple of years ago - about a year after Bryn had died and during a period where I was trying to get pregnant without success. It was a profound, healing experience and one I will write about … Continue reading Closing the Bones,
Mark Harris workshop and a Nurturing TIme
Yesterday I attended a workshop run by Mark Harris, Midwife and author. I’ve been following Mark on social media, podcasts and the radio for a while. At first I was horrified by the thought of a male midwife, but as I listened to him more I was really interested by what he had to say. … Continue reading Mark Harris workshop and a Nurturing TIme
To trust your body you need to know and understand your bod
This morning I woke up and creaked and groaned out of bed. I'd had m la in but was paying the price! I don't think there was a part of me that didn't ache or hurt. Whilst doing my stretches I was pondering how very different things are now I am not only conscious of … Continue reading To trust your body you need to know and understand your bod
