#AtoZChallenge - Y is for 'Yoga'
When you think about it, having a baby is like doing yoga.
Well,
in yoga they tell you to take deep breaths and slowly. Don't we do that when we smell our little one.. Oh that scent! Milk + baby
powder + I don't know what else, but its good.
Yoga tells you hold your breath. Of course! This is exactly how we get through the diaper changing process.
Yoga teaches you about meditation. Tell me humming a lullaby does not put you in a meditative state.
Yoga improves self control. The baby vomits all over your hair and new dress. What do you do? You swallow any swear words. And you go "Aww, lets get you cleaned up sweetypie..." and you clean up. (this takes practice though)
Yoga teaches you about stretching and 'asanas' or poses. You find yourself stretching like a rubber band. Ever tried reaching for a phone with your toe while feeding the baby?
Yoga improves balance. Its amazing how much you find yourself doing with a baby in one arm. From cooking to eating to ironing to grocery shopping to everything.
Yoga is said to give inner peace. Yup its indescribable. That peace when the baby finally goes to sleep.
Yoga tells you how to end your session with a Shavasana or the corpse pose. Oh yeah! We sure are knocked out by the end of the day.
Nice opening sentence :)
ReplyDeleteThe rest is good too, of course.
:) Thanks Tomichan!
DeleteOne important thing about yoga is it pushes you to breathe, and that's something you definitely must remember to do when you're having the baby!
ReplyDeleteThanks for coming by Cynthia! Yes good point!
DeleteHow nicely you have compared most of the steps with experiences after having baby. Loved the post.
ReplyDeleteThank you Ranjana, glad you like it.
DeleteGreat metaphor! And SO TRUE!!! lol
ReplyDeleteNilanjana.
Ninja Minion, A-Z 2016
Madly-in-Verse
Thankyou Nilanjana :)
DeleteSuch a cute post this is! The way you have related yoga and having babies, its bang on!
ReplyDeleteLoved the post :)
Srivi, The Piscean Me
Glad you liked it.. :)
DeleteTrue true true.. Can totally relate with this as I'm going through the process. Thanks for sharing Seena :)
ReplyDeleteLovely comparison, Seena. Liked the perspective :)
ReplyDeleteVery cute! we also get a break from the regular exercises ;)
ReplyDeleteSudha from
Everyday Muse
Hahaha, what an analogy this is! Aren't we moms all great yogis! Loved this post :)
ReplyDelete@KalaRavi16 from
Relax-N-Rave
That newborn smell never leaves you. Every time you catch the scent of baby powder, you'll remember this time. Enjoy it. :)
ReplyDeleteAwesome, clever post! Brought back so many baby memories, and a few yoga ones as well.
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Life & Faith in Caneyhead
Well don't know much about babies, but yoga does involves breathing and teaches patience and make the body flexible!
ReplyDeleteIt was really a pleasure to have known you during the challenge!
Cheers
Geets
Wanted to bring in yoga and babies... I feel the biggest injustice is that moms do so much yet none of that seems to have any effects on our waistlines... Not fair.
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