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"Nurturing the Divine Within: Empowering Guild to Perinatal Yoga" Book Release

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 Hey friends, Shawanna here! đŸ˜‡Shameless plug:đŸ˜‡           I have been working on this baby for a while now and I am so excited to share it with you. After years of reading books, watching educational and tutorial videos, and practicing, I just had to start compiling all of my notes into a guide I could use. I had a Manic episode a couple of months ago and ended up writing a book in 3 sleepless days. I had imposter syndrome for three months before I decided to publish it as the first of many in a series. Without further ado, I present..... "Nurturing the Divine Within: An Empowering Guide to Prenatal Yoga " Dive into a transformative journey of self-discovery with 'Nurturing the Divine Within: An Empowering Guide to Prenatal Yoga for Women of Color.' This empowering guide beautifully blends the ancient wisdom of prenatal yoga with the rich cultural experiences of women of color. With a focus on each chakra, this comprehensive manual provides tailored p...

Nurturing Postpartum Support for Every Journey: Doula Care Beyond Birth Part I

     Hey  Friends, I am Shawanna, a black birth worker in South Jersey. I am the founder of Born From A Lotus Doula Services and the host of the Spiritual Millennial Mama Podcast.  I am dedicated to providing holistic care to pregnant individuals throughout their journey, acknowledging that not every pregnancy ends with a baby. It is crucial to recognize that the hormonal shifts and emotional adjustments that occur after any pregnancy can have a profound impact on one's mental health. In this blog post, we will explore the importance of postpartum doula work for every kind of pregnancy, including those experiencing stillbirth, miscarriage, adoption, or surrogacy. Every pregnant person deserves compassionate support during this vulnerable and transformative time. Acknowledging the Hormonal Shifts:      Regardless of the outcome, pregnancy triggers significant hormonal changes in a person's body. After delivery, there is a drastic shift in hormone l...