Welcome to Anne’s

Learning Library

🌸 Women’s Health & Perinatal Support Blog Library

A holistic, evidence-based collection of writings by Anne Catherine—yoga teacher, postpartum doula, and advocate for women’s health and whole-person wellbeing.


These articles integrate yoga philosophy, functional movement, trauma-informed care, and modern science to support women and birthing people through pregnancy, postpartum, and every stage of life.

✨ Explore these resources as part of your journey toward healing, strength, and self-knowledge.

🌸 Most Recent Articles

Evidence-informed prenatal education rooted in compassion and care.

Featured
🕉️ When Time Folds: How Quantum Physics Is Catching Up to Vedānta
🕉️ When Time Folds: How Quantum Physics Is Catching Up to Vedānta

When Time Folds: Quantum Physics Meets Ancient Yoga Wisdom
Quantum research suggests time may loop and fold — connecting past, present, and future. Vedānta has long taught the same truth: that time is māyā, and all things exist within the eternal now of consciousness.

🪷 Why Sound Baths & Guided Meditations Help (For Everyone)
🪷 Why Sound Baths & Guided Meditations Help (For Everyone)

Sound baths and guided meditations aren’t just soothing — they’re science-backed tools for calming your nervous system, improving sleep, and easing anxiety. Discover how sound and stillness help everyone — including pregnant and postpartum people — rest, heal, and reconnect with a sense of peace.

🌿 Beyond the Brand: What the New Spinning Babies® Study Really Means (and How Yoga Already Does It Better)
🌿 Beyond the Brand: What the New Spinning Babies® Study Really Means (and How Yoga Already Does It Better)

Curious about the new Spinning Babies® study? Learn what it actually found—and why yoga has long offered the same benefits more holistically. Explore how mindful movement, breath, and awareness prepare the body for birth far beyond any trademarked method.

🌸 Pregnancy & Pelvic Health

Evidence-informed prenatal education rooted in compassion and care.

Featured
Baby in the Right Place: Blog 3 of 3
Pregnancy, Prenatal, Pregnancy & Pelvic Health
Pregnancy, Prenatal, Pregnancy & Pelvic Health
Baby in the Right Place: Blog 3 of 3
Pregnancy, Prenatal, Pregnancy & Pelvic Health
Pregnancy, Prenatal, Pregnancy & Pelvic Health

Fetal positioning isn’t just physical—it’s emotional and energetic, too. Fascia, breath, and daily movement all shape how your baby settles for birth. In my prenatal yoga classes, we create space in the pelvis and rib cage, ease discomfort, and balance the nervous system—so you and your baby both find more ease. No magic tricks or “methods,” just sustainable practices that honor body, mind, and spirit while preparing for birth and motherhood.

Pregnancy, Prenatal, Pregnancy & Pelvic Health
Pregnancy, Prenatal, Pregnancy & Pelvic Health
Easing Round Ligament Pain: Blog 2 of 3
Prenatal, Pregnancy, Pregnancy & Pelvic Health
Prenatal, Pregnancy, Pregnancy & Pelvic Health
Easing Round Ligament Pain: Blog 2 of 3
Prenatal, Pregnancy, Pregnancy & Pelvic Health
Prenatal, Pregnancy, Pregnancy & Pelvic Health

Learn how prenatal yoga, breathwork, and daily movement can relieve round ligament pain in pregnancy. Gentle, evidence-informed care—your way.

Prenatal, Pregnancy, Pregnancy & Pelvic Health
Prenatal, Pregnancy, Pregnancy & Pelvic Health
Creating Space in Pregnancy and Parenthood: Blog 1 of 3
Pregnancy, Pregnancy & Pelvic Health, Prenatal
Pregnancy, Pregnancy & Pelvic Health, Prenatal
Creating Space in Pregnancy and Parenthood: Blog 1 of 3
Pregnancy, Pregnancy & Pelvic Health, Prenatal
Pregnancy, Pregnancy & Pelvic Health, Prenatal

Learn how prenatal yoga creates space for baby and breath. Improve comfort, mobility, and birth prep with gentle daily movement and breathwork.

Pregnancy, Pregnancy & Pelvic Health, Prenatal
Pregnancy, Pregnancy & Pelvic Health, Prenatal

When Pain Becomes a Teacher – My Journey With SPD and Why I Teach the Way I Do
SPD pain doesn’t have to define your experience. Learn how Anne Catherine’s personal journey inspired the methods she now teaches for pelvic stability and fetal positioning.

Groin Pain During Pregnancy & Yoga: Pubic Bone Pain, “Lightning Crotch,” and Pelvic Girdle Pain
Gentle, evidence-based movement strategies to relieve common pelvic pain in pregnancy and prepare for birth.

Easing Round Ligament Pain
Learn how breathwork and functional prenatal yoga ease round ligament pain with gentle, evidence-informed care.

Creating Space in Pregnancy and Parenthood
Learn how prenatal yoga creates space for baby, breath, and your emotional landscape—building foundations for birth and beyond.

Baby in the Right Place
Explore how fascia, breath, and nervous system balance support optimal fetal positioning and maternal ease.

Let’s Talk About Yoga and Pregnancy: What You Need to Know
Learn safe, effective practices for every trimester and how to honor your changing body.

The Role of Prenatal Yoga During Pregnancy: A Holistic Approach
Understand how prenatal yoga nurtures physical strength, emotional wellness, and spiritual growth.

The Art of Letting Go: Somatic Yoga for Pregnancy and Birth
Discover how somatic yoga prepares you for labor by cultivating trust, surrender, and embodied awareness.

How Yoga Can Shape Your Baby’s Health Before Birth: The Science of Epigenetics
Explore how yoga, breath, and mindfulness may influence your baby’s long-term health through epigenetic pathways.

🌿 Postpartum

A foundational library of evidence-based postpartum education, care, and compassion.

Featured
🪷 Why Sound Baths & Guided Meditations Help (For Everyone)
Pregnancy, postpartum, Yoga Education & Teaching, New Mom, Neurology
Pregnancy, postpartum, Yoga Education & Teaching, New Mom, Neurology
🪷 Why Sound Baths & Guided Meditations Help (For Everyone)
Pregnancy, postpartum, Yoga Education & Teaching, New Mom, Neurology
Pregnancy, postpartum, Yoga Education & Teaching, New Mom, Neurology

Sound baths and guided meditations aren’t just soothing — they’re science-backed tools for calming your nervous system, improving sleep, and easing anxiety. Discover how sound and stillness help everyone — including pregnant and postpartum people — rest, heal, and reconnect with a sense of peace.

Pregnancy, postpartum, Yoga Education & Teaching, New Mom, Neurology
Pregnancy, postpartum, Yoga Education & Teaching, New Mom, Neurology
Postpartum Recovery: From Viral Claims to Rooted Reality
Postpartum Recovery: From Viral Claims to Rooted Reality

Explore the real postpartum recovery timeline beyond viral soundbites. Learn data-backed insights on tissue healing, core rehab, hormonal balance, and identity transformation. Embrace your unique journey with compassion and holistic support.

The Postpartum Healing Timeline: Blog Post 2
The Postpartum Healing Timeline: Blog Post 2

Break free from bounce-back culture with a detailed timeline of postpartum recovery. Learn what’s really happening in your body, hormones, and emotions from birth through toddlerhood.

The Reality of Postpartum Recovery—Time, Not a Timeline
Discover why the sacred 42-day window and the 5-5-5 rule matter for healing. Learn how to prepare your body and mind for recovery with compassion and rest.

The Postpartum Healing Time, What is Realistic
Break free from bounce-back culture with a realistic look at tissue healing, hormones, and identity through the first year.

Supportive Practices for Each Phase of Postpartum
From breathwork and restorative yoga to babywearing and journaling—holistic guidance for recovery through every phase.

Postpartum Recovery: From Viral Claims to Rooted Reality
Separate internet myths from embodied truth. Learn how hormonal shifts, tissue recovery, and nervous system regulation shape your postpartum experience.

Postpartum Yoga
Explore the foundations of postpartum yoga—how gentle movement, breath, and mindfulness can restore balance, strength, and connection after birth.

💪 Core, Pelvic Floor, & Functional Movement

Science meets somatics for strength, stability, and lifelong wellness.

Featured
Core + Pelvic Floor, Diastasis Recti, and Prolapse… Oh My!
core pelvic floor and functional movement
core pelvic floor and functional movement
Core + Pelvic Floor, Diastasis Recti, and Prolapse… Oh My!
core pelvic floor and functional movement
core pelvic floor and functional movement

Diastasis Recti isn’t just about a gap—it’s about understanding how your core really functions.

If you’re curious why leaks, back pain, or a stubborn belly pooch can linger long after birth, my new post breaks down the big picture of intra-abdominal pressure, core engagement, and daily habits that make all the difference.

Ready to feel strong, supported, and confident again? Tap the link to learn more about reclaiming your core health and how my monthly Core + Pelvic Floor Functional Movement Yoga class can help you get there!

Read More →
core pelvic floor and functional movement
core pelvic floor and functional movement
Understanding Functional Movement Yoga:
core pelvic floor and functional movement
core pelvic floor and functional movement
Understanding Functional Movement Yoga:
core pelvic floor and functional movement
core pelvic floor and functional movement

Learn how functional movement integrates with yoga to improve daily life, prevent injury, and build strength. Explore mindful practices that boost mobility, posture, and overall well-being.

Read More →
core pelvic floor and functional movement
core pelvic floor and functional movement
Understanding Abdominal Hernias: Causes, Prevention, and Treatment
core pelvic floor and functional movement, Pregnancy
core pelvic floor and functional movement, Pregnancy
Understanding Abdominal Hernias: Causes, Prevention, and Treatment
core pelvic floor and functional movement, Pregnancy
core pelvic floor and functional movement, Pregnancy

Learn about abdominal hernias, their common causes, effective prevention methods, and treatment options. Discover how yoga and mindful movement can help prevent and manage hernia symptoms.

Read More →
core pelvic floor and functional movement, Pregnancy
core pelvic floor and functional movement, Pregnancy

.

Core + Pelvic Floor, Diastasis Recti, and Prolapse… Oh My!
Diastasis Recti isn’t just about a gap—it’s about how your whole core functions. Learn how pressure, posture, and breathwork create strength from the inside out.

Functional Movement & Biomechanical Alignment: Strong, Smart, and Sustainable for Every Woman
Explore functional movement and why lasting results come from body awareness and biomechanics—not quick fixes.

Understanding Functional Movement Yoga
Learn how functional movement integrates with yoga to improve daily life, prevent injury, and build resilience.

Understanding Abdominal Hernias: Causes, Prevention, and Treatment
A clear guide to hernias, prevention, and how mindful movement supports recovery.

The Power of Diaphragmatic Breathing: A Path to Better Health
Explore how your breath supports your core, digestion, and emotional health.

🧠 Mindfulness, Meditation, & Mental Health

The inner practices that nourish peace, presence, and resilience.

Featured
🕉️ When Time Folds: How Quantum Physics Is Catching Up to Vedānta
yoga philosophy, bhakti yoga, Yoga Education & Teaching, Meditation, samhain
quantum physics and yoga, vendanta philosophy and time, bhakti yoga consciousness, nonlinear time spirituality, chidambaram nataraja temple, maya illusion of time, timeless consciousness, science and spirituality connection, ancient wisdom and modern science
🕉️ When Time Folds: How Quantum Physics Is Catching Up to Vedānta
yoga philosophy, bhakti yoga, Yoga Education & Teaching, Meditation, samhain
quantum physics and yoga, vendanta philosophy and time, bhakti yoga consciousness, nonlinear time spirituality, chidambaram nataraja temple, maya illusion of time, timeless consciousness, science and spirituality connection, ancient wisdom and modern science

When Time Folds: Quantum Physics Meets Ancient Yoga Wisdom
Quantum research suggests time may loop and fold — connecting past, present, and future. Vedānta has long taught the same truth: that time is māyā, and all things exist within the eternal now of consciousness.

yoga philosophy, bhakti yoga, Yoga Education & Teaching, Meditation, samhain
quantum physics and yoga, vendanta philosophy and time, bhakti yoga consciousness, nonlinear time spirituality, chidambaram nataraja temple, maya illusion of time, timeless consciousness, science and spirituality connection, ancient wisdom and modern science
The Power of Patience in Parenting: Yogic Practices for a Calmer Home
Mindfulness, Meditation
parenting, patience in parenting, mindufl parenting, yoga, breathwork for parents, yoga for families, mindful motherhood
The Power of Patience in Parenting: Yogic Practices for a Calmer Home
Mindfulness, Meditation
parenting, patience in parenting, mindufl parenting, yoga, breathwork for parents, yoga for families, mindful motherhood

Parenting demands a deep well of patience—not just occasionally, but as a fundamental practice to successfully navigate the daily challenges and intricacies of raising children. Patience goes beyond mere endurance; it involves cultivating a calm, steady presence that fundamentally shapes our reactions and interactions, particularly with our children. Yoga, with its profound tradition of mindfulness and self-regulation, offers invaluable tools for developing this crucial trait, especially during pregnancy and early motherhood.

Mindfulness, Meditation
parenting, patience in parenting, mindufl parenting, yoga, breathwork for parents, yoga for families, mindful motherhood
Journaling & Meditation—A Practice of Reflection, Release, and Loving-Kindness
Mindfulness, Meditation, mental health
journaling, meditation, reflective journaling, yoga, mindfulness, parenting, mindful parenting
Journaling & Meditation—A Practice of Reflection, Release, and Loving-Kindness
Mindfulness, Meditation, mental health
journaling, meditation, reflective journaling, yoga, mindfulness, parenting, mindful parenting

Journaling has always been an intuitive way for me to process my thoughts and emotions, to regulate my nervous system, and to bring clarity to the swirling energy in my mind. It’s a practice I return to again and again, even if long stretches pass between entries. It’s always there—waiting.

Mindfulness, Meditation, mental health
journaling, meditation, reflective journaling, yoga, mindfulness, parenting, mindful parenting

.Journaling & Meditation—A Practice of Reflection, Release, and Loving-Kindness
Learn how simple writing and meditation rituals can help you process emotions and reconnect with yourself.

How Meditation Changes the Brain: Insights from Science and Practice
Discover the neuroscience of meditation and how daily mindfulness transforms the mind.

The Power of Patience in Parenting: Yogic Practices for a Calmer Home
Gentle yogic principles for parenting with presence, patience, and compassion.

🧘‍♀️ Trauma-Informed Care & Women’s Wellness

Empowerment through awareness, science, and the Eight Limbs of Yoga.

Featured
🌿 Tylenol, Vaccines, Metals, and Autism: The Story Behind the Fear
Trauma Informed Care & Women's Wellness, yoga philosophy
Trauma Informed Care & Women's Wellness, yoga philosophy
🌿 Tylenol, Vaccines, Metals, and Autism: The Story Behind the Fear
Trauma Informed Care & Women's Wellness, yoga philosophy
Trauma Informed Care & Women's Wellness, yoga philosophy

Confused by claims linking Tylenol or vaccines to autism? This article breaks down the science: how acetaminophen works, what the strongest studies show, why metals sound scary but are safe in context, and how autism is part of neurodiversity—not a disease to cure. A compassionate, fact-based resource for mothers seeking truth over fear.

Trauma Informed Care & Women's Wellness, yoga philosophy
Trauma Informed Care & Women's Wellness, yoga philosophy
Acetaminophen and Autism: What the Science Really Says
Trauma Informed Care & Women's Wellness, yoga philosophy
Trauma Informed Care & Women's Wellness, yoga philosophy
Acetaminophen and Autism: What the Science Really Says
Trauma Informed Care & Women's Wellness, yoga philosophy
Trauma Informed Care & Women's Wellness, yoga philosophy

Worried about Tylenol and autism? Discover the facts—what studies actually show, why correlation ≠ causation, and why mothers deserve compassion.

Trauma Informed Care & Women's Wellness, yoga philosophy
Trauma Informed Care & Women's Wellness, yoga philosophy
Trauma-Informed Yoga: Beyond Buzzwords—Empowerment on the Mat and in Healthcare
yoga philosophy, trauma informed yoga, eight limbs of yoga, perinatal yoga, women's empowerment, sexual assault survivor support, lafayette colorado, Trauma Informed Care & Women's Wellness
yoga philosophy, trauma informed yoga, eight limbs of yoga, perinatal yoga, women's empowerment, sexual assault survivor support, lafayette colorado, Trauma Informed Care & Women's Wellness
Trauma-Informed Yoga: Beyond Buzzwords—Empowerment on the Mat and in Healthcare
yoga philosophy, trauma informed yoga, eight limbs of yoga, perinatal yoga, women's empowerment, sexual assault survivor support, lafayette colorado, Trauma Informed Care & Women's Wellness
yoga philosophy, trauma informed yoga, eight limbs of yoga, perinatal yoga, women's empowerment, sexual assault survivor support, lafayette colorado, Trauma Informed Care & Women's Wellness

Explore trauma-informed yoga, the Eight Limbs, Skill in Action, Dr. Gail Parker, and MESA—creating safe, equitable spaces on and off the mat.

yoga philosophy, trauma informed yoga, eight limbs of yoga, perinatal yoga, women's empowerment, sexual assault survivor support, lafayette colorado, Trauma Informed Care & Women's Wellness
yoga philosophy, trauma informed yoga, eight limbs of yoga, perinatal yoga, women's empowerment, sexual assault survivor support, lafayette colorado, Trauma Informed Care & Women's Wellness

Trauma-Informed Yoga: Beyond Buzzwords—Empowerment on the Mat and in Healthcare
Explore what trauma-informed yoga really means—and how it transforms care for mothers and survivors alike.

Tylenol, Vaccines, Metals, and Autism: The Story Behind the Fear
A compassionate, fact-based look at misinformation, science, and maternal anxiety.

Acetaminophen and Autism: What the Science Really Says
Clarity for mothers seeking truth—why correlation ≠ causation and why compassion matters.

🌕 Spirituality, Seasons & Identity

Motherhood, identity, and the sacred cycles of renewal.

Beltane, Birth, and Becoming: A Season of Rebirth and Radical Renewal
A celebration of rebirth and transformation—honoring motherhood through the lens of seasonal cycles.

Exploring Life & Business with Anne Catherine Spear-Price of Anne Catherine Yoga
A VoyageDenver feature highlighting community, resilience, and building a yoga business rooted in integrity.

🎓 Yoga Education & Teaching

Resources to elevate your teaching and expand your scope of care.

Featured
🕉️ When Time Folds: How Quantum Physics Is Catching Up to Vedānta
yoga philosophy, bhakti yoga, Yoga Education & Teaching, Meditation, samhain
🕉️ When Time Folds: How Quantum Physics Is Catching Up to Vedānta
yoga philosophy, bhakti yoga, Yoga Education & Teaching, Meditation, samhain

When Time Folds: Quantum Physics Meets Ancient Yoga Wisdom
Quantum research suggests time may loop and fold — connecting past, present, and future. Vedānta has long taught the same truth: that time is māyā, and all things exist within the eternal now of consciousness.

yoga philosophy, bhakti yoga, Yoga Education & Teaching, Meditation, samhain
🪷 Why Sound Baths & Guided Meditations Help (For Everyone)
Pregnancy, postpartum, Yoga Education & Teaching, New Mom, Neurology
🪷 Why Sound Baths & Guided Meditations Help (For Everyone)
Pregnancy, postpartum, Yoga Education & Teaching, New Mom, Neurology

Sound baths and guided meditations aren’t just soothing — they’re science-backed tools for calming your nervous system, improving sleep, and easing anxiety. Discover how sound and stillness help everyone — including pregnant and postpartum people — rest, heal, and reconnect with a sense of peace.

Pregnancy, postpartum, Yoga Education & Teaching, New Mom, Neurology
🕉️ What Yoga Really Means
Yoga Education & Teaching, yoga philosophy, eight limbs of yoga
🕉️ What Yoga Really Means
Yoga Education & Teaching, yoga philosophy, eight limbs of yoga

What Yoga Really Means | Anne Catherine Yoga
Discover the true meaning of yoga beyond poses and performance. Anne Catherine explores yoga’s classical roots — from Patañjali to the Bhagavad Gītā — revealing how breath, devotion, and awareness form a living path to union with the Divine.

Yoga Education & Teaching, yoga philosophy, eight limbs of yoga

Teaching with Integrity: How to Safely Support Pregnant & Postpartum Students in Yoga Classes
Learn ethical, inclusive, and trauma-informed foundations for perinatal teaching.

✨ About This Library

Each article is written to educate, inspire, and empower you through every phase of womanhood—from conception to postpartum recovery and lifelong health.

If you find these resources supportive, explore my Group Classes and 1:1 Women’s Health & Postpartum Support for personalized guidance.