The Mindful Mother

13/04/2024

The Mindful Mother | April Newsletter
Prenatal Wellness Workshop and Farewell Social (before Mat leave)

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Welcoming you to The Mindful Mother’s Newsletter on all things motherhood and mothering community. Hello, I am Reagan, mama to my boy and expecting bubba number two soon! I will be teaching through to end April / early May, before I start slowing down.  I am an East London yoga instructor who ...

06/03/2024

The Mindful Mother | March Newsletter -

Hello, I am Reagan, mama to my boy and expecting bubba number two this summer! I am an East London yoga instructor who specialises in pregnancy and postnatal care. I'm here to share updates on ways you can connect with our community, no matter where you are along your mothering journey.

04/09/2023

S E P T E M B E R at the S L I N G L I B R A R Y

Back to school means back to running a few events to support you!
Here's what's going on in September:

📍 Thu 7th: Tower Hamlets Family Meet-up at Poplar Union E14, 10.30am-1pm. Join us for a lovely morning of chats and perinatal support. We can do sling fit checks and you can try on a couple of slings and get advice and info. Get in touch if you want to try something in particular.

📍 Thu 14th and 28th: Bethnal Green Sling Library at the Canvas E2, 10am-1pm. You can book a 20mins slot to get support with your own sling or try some slings on (14th currently fully booked). Booking essential. Yoga classes with The Mindful Mother and birth planning support from Hackney Hypnobirthing running alongside. Please read info in the event.

📍 Fri 15th Cloth Nappy and Newborn Sling Demos with Hackney Real Nappy Network at Hackney Central Library E8, starts at 10am. Come learn all about cloth nappies and how to carry your newborn/small baby, watch demos and get info and advice.

📍 Sling hires with video tutorials available (postal hire or doorstep pick-up in Bethnal at Wrap a hug HQ). No private consultations at the moment.

Please read the info in the FB events/on my website - link in comments - to know what to expect.

Love, Mel and co 🥰

02/08/2023

⚠️TRIGGER WARNING⚠️ Baby Loss Awareness

I am not one to share much of my personal life online; however, after my recent miscarriage at 12 weeks, I feel compelled, to not so much share my own experience, but to use this platform as a voice for so many mothers that experience loss, in all faucets of motherhood. This loss has deepened my understanding of what motherhood encompasses, in all the highs and certainly in all the lows. Unfortunately, miscarriages end 1 in 4 pregnancies, and, devastatingly, for some families, this can mean experiencing loss time and time again.

So, no, this isn’t a ‘new’ topic; however, it is one that is often shadowed, and left untold. My hope is that this can reach even just one family in their journey of healing. Here are four tips to help mothers and families along their recovery after loss.

💗 REST - I know this is far easier said than done, especially if you have other children to care for or can’t afford time off during or after a miscarriage. However, honouring your body in a way so that it can rest and repair, is the greatest showing of love and compassion you can offer yourself.

💗 TIME and SPACE - there’s no timeline on grief. Feel all the emotions, guilt free. They are ALL valid. Allow yourself to feel everything and process the loss in your own time and space.

💗 COMMUNITY - this pregnancy, unlike my first, we shared our news straight away with our beloved family and friends. If you saw me whilst I was pregnant, I most likely shared my news with you…and I am so glad I did!

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02/08/2023

✨MY OFFERING✨ For years yoga has been my lifeline to harnessing my spirituality, body awareness and intuition. Here’s how my relationship to yoga has translated into my teaching:

Reagan offers a soulful practice, encouraging mindful movement and connection to the breath. Her classes focus on inclusivity and body awareness, offering a dynamic practice for you to build upon each week or strip back to a more restorative introspection, empowering you to create your own experience. Reagan also teaches yoga nidra, guided meditations and pranayama, to harness embodied self-awareness.

Having received specialised training in prenatal and postnatal yoga under Uma Dinsmore-Tuli, Reagan's intention is to nurture and support mothers throughout their mothering journey.

Outside of my normal teaching schedule, this month you can catch me covering at my favourite local East London yoga studios (perinatal and non-natal classes!)

Follow the link in my bio for my weekly perinatal schedule or DM me with any questions on how we can connect x

24/04/2023

KIND WORDS from my perinatal yoga student, Anna, who I have had the pleasure of serving both in pregnancy and during her precious postpartum period. Anna had a very consistent practice through her pregnancy (as did her dog, who loved napping during yoga nidra), joining me for online classes nearly every week. Although we’ve only ever practiced together online (Anna’s based in Spain), it’s amazing how this accessibility expands our mothering community, through creating connections and sharing in our experiences. Wishing you all the best along your mothering journey x

20/12/2022

The 7 Colours SupperClub: A 7 courses multi sensorial tasting journey through the 7 Chakras

Description: Every Course will be introduced by a little description of the Chakra accompanied by a scented stick, music, paired drink and dish.

Throughout this sensory journey, Reagan .mindful.mother will be leading a chakra meditation to align with each chakra, as it is experienced through the 7 courses.

Location: Millfields Coffee
145 Chatsworth Road
Clapton, London, E5 0LA
https://www.millfieldscoffee.co.uk/

New Date: 24 February 2023 from 7.30pm

Tickets: £ 30 per person (buy from the link on bio)

The menu is completely Vegan & Gluten Free.

The 7 courses in detail:

1st Red: Sriracha Peppers & Truffle Mushrooms on a Charcoal Cracker / Pomegranate & Strawberry Juice

2nd Orange: Sweet Potato & Cashew Soup / Peach & Mandarin Smoothie

3rd Yellow: Saffron Aquafaba Mayo & Black Pepper Chickpea Fries / Pineapple & Ginger Tonic

4th Green: Avocado & Basil Cream, WaterCress, Pistachio Dukkah / Cucumber & Rose Juice

5th Blue: Cashew Blue Cheese & Blackcurrant jam / Blueberry & Lemongrass Smoothie

6th Indigo: Blackberry & Chocolate Ice cream / Red Grape Juice

7th Violet: Lavender Panna cotta / Nettle & Fennel Tea

15/10/2022

SELF CARE alright, I’ll be the first to admit that practicing self care is a real challenge in motherhood, especially when you’re sleep deprived, stressed and doing the day-to-day hustle. I feel like I’ve only just got back into a consistent routine of exercising (outside of teaching) and my baby is nearly 2! I’ve had to challenge myself to reframe this estranged concept of self care, because when I feel truly whole I am a better mother, partner and friend. That is my intention behind my self practice and self care.

When you take the time to refill your own cup, you are better able to love and care for those around you. So through serving yourself (FIRST!), you are better able to serve those you care for most.

04/10/2022

20/09/2022

OPTIMISE YOUR OUTPUT your mind is your most powerful tool you have during pregnancy, labour and birth. We have the ability to reframe its output, allowing us to be more confident in our natural maternal instincts. Practising positive affirmations daily can help to cleanse fears, build self-assurance and optimise our internal dialogue.

You can make homemade affirmations on post-its and stick them around your house so you see them daily, reminding yourself that you’re in control of your mindset and confident in your mothering capabilities.

You’ve got this mama!
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Join me for prenatal yoga, a birth-prep class, practicing breath work, movements that aid during labour, relaxing the body’s nervous system and, of course, positive affirmations! You can find me online or in-studio Tuesdays 12-1p BST

Booking link in bio. DM me with any questions. Click to ‘save’ x