The Yoga of Motherhood

Judith Hanson Lasater is a huge source of inspiration to me. So being able to chat with her about yoga was a tremendous gift. But being able to ALSO chat with her about motherhood was beyond words. She has such a beautiful, authentic perspective on the motherhood journey. In this episode, Judith explains that motherhood is an asana, and that the pathways of yoga and motherhood are not different. They are the same. She passes along so much wisdom in this episode. No matter what stage of motherhood you're in, this interview carries many important messages for you.

In this episode, I'm talking with Katie Taylor, a certified pre-and postnatal fitness trainer and mother to four awesome young girls. We dig into tapas in motherhood. If you're familiar with the 8 limbs of yoga, you've probably heard of tapas. The word tapas means self-discipline, and it's one of the niyamas. If you're looking to make some changes in life, but need some tips on how to do it in a manageable way in the midst of all of the chaos of motherhood, then this is definitely an episode you don't want to miss!

In this interview with Yesica Rodriguez, a prenatal and mom + baby yoga teacher born in San Juan, Puerto Rico and now living in San Diego, CA, we talk about pratyahara and how it plays a role in motherhood. Pratyahara is the fifth limb in the eight limbs of yoga, and means turning inward. How often do we, as mothers, stop what we're doing and connect with our inner selves? How often to we ask what we need? Not enough.

The mommy wine culture is everywhere, abundant with memes and merchandise that constantly tell mamas that wine is the answer. But do we really need it to cope with the challenges of motherhood? Is alcohol REALLY THE ANSWER? This interview with the fabulous sobriety and mindset coach Amy C. Willis explores the drinking culture, the messages our society feeds moms, and what's really at the root of all of this.

Have you ever felt like you're failing as a mom? Like you're drowning in motherhood? You are not alone. But where do we turn when we need help navigating the tough moments of motherhood? This episode covers just that. Jess Durando is a mother of 2, clinical therapist, nutrition coach and pre- and postnatal coach. We talk maternal mental health, tips for preventing postpartum depression, prioritizing sleep, managing your mindset and more.

Tea is thousands of years old, and so is yoga. The two pair well together. Both encourage us to slow down and sit in the present moment, and these are things we need more of in motherhood. Jen Roth is the owner of Birds and Bees Teas, and she's a tea expert. Her amazing business supports the health and well-being of mothers and families with natural, organic, delicious herbal infusions. Listen in while Jen teaches us how tea can support moms, and how we busy mamas can create our own tea practice.

It can be really hard to find your sense of style in motherhood. Let's be honest, sometimes you just have to throw on whatever is clean-ish, toss your messy hair up in a bun, and run out the door. Kevin Ann Jordan is a style coach who helps moms own their style once again! In this interview, Kevin dishes out tons of amazing advice for moms. She's an expert at making our closest a place of peace and ease, instead of stress and chaos!

Lizzie Lasater is a yoga teacher, producer, and designer, who lives in Salzburg with her Austrian husband and two year old twin boys. Many of you in the yoga community may know of her mother, Judith Hanson Lasater, who is a restorative yoga expert. Lizzie has such a refreshing perspective on motherhood and what it means to truly take care of yourself even when the demands of mom life are heavy.

Explore how the wisdom and philosophies of yoga can support and inspire the motherhood journey. Join your host, Melissa Kushnaryov, as she interviews wellness practitioners, entrepreneurs, yoga teachers, mental health advocates, fitness experts and more to talk about one of the greatest topics of all time: MOTHERHOOD. We explore all corners of the yoga world, which go far beyond what we do on a mat. Even if you have no experience with yoga, this will help you thrive in your motherhood journey.