Your Brain on Motherhood: How Pregnancy, Birth, and Parenthood Reshape You for Life
You've probably heard the jokes about "pregnancy brain" or "mom brain." But modern neuroscience tells a very different story. Pregnancy doesn't make you less intelligent—it remodels your brain for motherhood. Discover the latest research on brain changes during pregnancy and postpartum, how yoga supports the nervous system, why sleep changes are part of the transition, and how postpartum support honors this remarkable transformation.
The Myth That Breastfeeding Helps You Lose Weight
Many women are told that breastfeeding is nature's weight-loss plan. While lactation does burn calories, research shows it doesn't automatically lead to weight loss. Discover why postpartum weight retention is often a normal biological adaptation, how hormones shape recovery, and why supporting your body matters more than chasing "bounce back" culture.
Yes, You Need Yoga (But Probably Not for the Reason You Think)
Yoga is often misunderstood as "just stretching," while strength training is seen as the key to health. But what if we're asking the wrong question? Explore how yoga's Eight Limbs, functional movement, breath, and awareness create lasting strength that supports every season of life—from pregnancy and postpartum to menopause and healthy aging.
Is Your Postpartum Workout Helping… or Hindering?
Not all postpartum workouts support postpartum recovery. Learn why returning to high-intensity exercise too soon can lead to pelvic floor symptoms, abdominal separation, and lingering pain. Discover how functional movement, breath, and core restoration create a stronger foundation for lifelong health.
Menopause and Frozen Shoulder: The Connection Every Woman Should Know
Frozen shoulder is more common during perimenopause and menopause than many women realize. Learn why it happens and how functional movement and yoga may help support recovery.
Numbness in the Heels During Pregnancy (and postpartum): Why It Happens and What You Can Do About It
Heel numbness isn't one of the pregnancy symptoms people talk about very often, yet it's more common than you might think. Learn why it happens, how pregnancy changes your nerves and circulation, three gentle movements you can try at home, and when it's time to talk with your healthcare provider.
Why I Combined Women's Health and Prenatal Yoga (And Why It Isn't a Typical Yoga Class)
Discover why Anne Catherine combines Women's Health and Prenatal Yoga into one unique class. Learn how functional movement, pelvic floor education, somatic movement, and community support women through pregnancy, postpartum recovery, and beyond.
🌸 The Real Postpartum Rehab: What to Do After the Six-Week Visit
Most postpartum checks clear you medically, not functionally. Learn what true recovery means—restoring your breath, core, and pelvic floor, and rebuilding strength gently with Anne Catherine’s evidence-based Safe Return to Exercise Guide.
Summer Safety for Babies: What Colorado Families Need to Know About Heat, Sun, Strollers, and Outdoor Activities
Colorado summers bring unique challenges for families with babies. Learn how heat, sun exposure, strollers, car seats, babywearing, and outdoor activities can affect your baby, plus practical tips to help keep little ones safe and comfortable during warm weather.
Exhausted During Pregnancy? You're Not Lazy, Weak, or Doing It Wrong
Exhaustion is one of the most common symptoms of pregnancy, yet many women wonder if what they're experiencing is normal. From hormonal changes and increased blood volume to iron deficiency, poor sleep, summer heat, and the demands of modern life, there are many reasons you may feel completely drained while pregnant. Learn common causes of pregnancy fatigue, when to talk to your healthcare provider, and practical strategies to support your energy and wellbeing during pregnancy.
Staying Cool During Pregnancy & Postpartum: What More Mothers Deserve to Know About Heat Safety
Practical mom-to-mom guidance for staying cool during pregnancy and postpartum, including baby heat safety, hydration, stroller safety, and signs of overheating.
Hydration During Pregnancy & Postpartum: Why Water Matters More Than You Think
Learn why hydration matters during pregnancy and postpartum, including water needs for lactation, digestion, milk supply, recovery, and nervous system support. A trauma-informed, functional approach to maternal wellness from Anne Catherine Yoga.
Maternal Mental Health Matters: How Yoga, Community, and Postpartum Doula Care Support Better Outcomes
Maternal mental health is about far more than postpartum depression. Learn how trauma-informed yoga, postpartum doula care, nervous system support, and community-centered spaces can improve maternal wellbeing and support healthier postpartum outcomes.
The Pose Is Not the Problem: A Yogic and Biomechanical Reframe for Women’s Health
The pose is not the problem. Yoga injuries are rarely caused by a single posture, but by how we approach our practice. In this article, we explore how asmitā (ego), modern biomechanics, and women’s health reshape the way we understand alignment, offering a more sustainable, trauma-informed approach to yoga rooted in awareness, breath, and self-study.
Do SI Belts, Belly Bands, and Pelvic Supports Actually Help?
If you’ve ever left a workout with low back pain, pelvic pressure, or the sense that something just doesn’t feel right in your body—you’re not alone.
SI belts and belly bands can offer support, but they’re only one piece of the picture. This article explores when they help, where they fall short, and what truly creates lasting relief for women at every stage of life.
Your Calm Shapes Your Baby’s Brain: How Nervous System Regulation Supports Infant Development (and Sleep)
Your baby’s brain and nervous system develop through connection with you. Learn how your calm supports their growth—and why it matters for sleep.
Your nervous system shapes your baby’s development, emotional regulation, and sleep—learn how yoga with baby supports both of you.
How Yoga & Postpartum Doula Care Support Midwives, Birth Workers, and Better Outcomes
Midwives provide essential care—but clients need support between visits. Learn how prenatal yoga and postpartum doula care help clients move intuitively through birth, support Baby-Friendly outcomes, and recover more fully.
Belly Bands, Belts, and Binders, Oh My!
Belly bands, SI belts, postpartum binders, and waist trainers are often marketed as fixes — but what do they actually do? Learn when to use each support tool during pregnancy and postpartum, how they affect pelvic mechanics and core recovery, and why real healing goes beyond compression.
Low Back Pain in Pregnancy: What It Really Means — and What Actually Helps
Low back pain in pregnancy is common—but it is rarely random. In this evidence-informed guide, learn what’s really driving pregnancy back pain, why stretching alone often falls short, and how functional movement, pelvic stability, and tools like SI belts can support real relief during pregnancy and postpartum.
The Only Thing Stronger Than Hate Is Love
After the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show featuring Bad Bunny and Green Day, I found myself reflecting on scarcity, America, and yoga philosophy beyond the mat. What unfolded on that stage was more than entertainment — it was a reminder that love widens where fear contracts, and that awareness is the first step in breaking cycles of division.