From Control to Surrender: How Motherhood Changed My Yoga Practice, with Sarah Ezrin

In this heartfelt episode, yoga teacher, author and mother of two Sarah Ezrin shares her transformative journey through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.

From practicing intense Ashtanga yoga six days a week to discovering the power of “yoga snacks” after becoming a mother, Sarah offers honest insights about adapting to the physical and emotional changes of motherhood.

Learn how birth experiences can reshape our relationship with our bodies, how to regulate your nervous system through micro-practices, and why community is essential for maternal wellbeing.

Listen to this episode to find out:

  • Sarah’s yoga journey before pregnancy and how her practice centered around physical achievement
  • The impact of experiencing a missed miscarriage and how it changed Sarah’s relationship with body control
  • Sarah’s first birth experience and how it completely transformed her approach to yoga
  • The concept of “yoga snacks” – finding small moments for practice throughout busy days of motherhood
  • The nervous system in motherhood and why it takes time to downregulate after prolonged periods of stress
  • Building community as a mother and finding intentional online spaces for support
  • Sarah’s empowering second birth story and learning to advocate for herself
  • Why mothers need to be gentle with themselves as their practice evolves

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Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

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