Yoginis & “Natural” Childbirth – Tools, Insights & Setting Expectations - Conversation with Izzy Adair [Episode 178]

Yoginis often feel a tremendous amount of pressure to go for a “natural” birth. Today, we’re joined Izzy Adair, a Certified Birth Doula and Postpartum Doula and 500 hr certified Yoga Instructor specializing in pre and post-natal yoga. Learn why we want to use the term “unmediated birth” instead of “natural.” Izzy walks us through how the best birth preparation involves tuning in to our own body awareness, with tips on how to do exactly that. She also covers challenges that can arise in birth (especially for woman who do yoga), and tips on how to navigate both birth and post-partum gracefully. Do not miss this episode if you’re pregnant or considering conceiving soon! Izzy Adair is a Certified Birth Doula and Postpartum Doula, 500 hr certified Yoga Instructor specializing in pre and post-natal yoga, Ayurvedic Wellness Counselor, and student of Women’s Anthropology   Special Guest: Izzy Adair www.holisticbirthandwellness.com Instagram @izzyadair   Creator & Host: Brett Larkin http://www.brettlarkin.com/   Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper www.zmcmusic.tumblr.com   Producer: Benn Mendelson www.sivanaspirit.com www.sivanapodcast.com   Please consider leaving us a rating or review on iTunes! https://blog.sivanaspirit.com/leave-podcast-review