Seven years ago, just a few weeks after I began teaching a yoga class to my community in NYC, I incurred a back injury that got worse and worse and I had to stop teaching. I couldn't even do 75% of the poses myself. Both realities were very frustrating and weighed heavily upon me. I … Continue reading A Yoga Instructor’s Journey Through Injury and Pregnancy
Author: Gila Daman
Registered dietitian nutritionist who's learned you are more than what you eat—you are your thoughts. Certified yoga and Pilates instructor awakening hearts, as well as spines.
Author of She Pooped, I'm Pooped: Motherhood Year One and First Comes Self-Love, Then Comes Marriage.
Different Way OR Different Shape Entirely
My 14-month-old daughter has a caterpillar toy where each section is a different shape and color. The goal is to match the shape to the correct section. Easy for mommy, possible yet still somewhat challenging for her toddler daughter. As I was observing her frustration with the harder shapes, I thought of this as a … Continue reading Different Way OR Different Shape Entirely
Blogging with Mom Brain
I still have mom brain when I speak to people but somehow when I blog my words come a bit easier. Recently I was wondering why. When I blog I access a deeper part of myself. My inner voice. A part somewhat less impacted by the mental exhaustion of bearing and raising a child. Writing … Continue reading Blogging with Mom Brain
Keeping Technology Out of My Morning Part 2
In a previous post I discussed how I refrained from using my smartphone in the morning to stay focused. Well, since then, I have gone back to checking it sometimes in the morning. That, and, I often go on my laptop to send an email or write a blog post. Yesterday I edited a work … Continue reading Keeping Technology Out of My Morning Part 2
Healing Powers of Nature; Put Your Phone Down and Go Outside!
I spent more time outdoors than usual today since the weather was sunny and warm. At the end of the day I felt much lighter than usual. Almost giddy. And I had the following thought: It used to be that people spent A LOT more time outdoors. Now we are often cramped up indoors, add … Continue reading Healing Powers of Nature; Put Your Phone Down and Go Outside!
Cell Phone Cleanse
This past week I had a wake up call with regards to my cell phone usage. First my 14 month old daughter banged her head while I was responding to an "urgent" text (when you're a parent, the only really urgent things are your child's safety and well-being, but sometimes I try to do too … Continue reading Cell Phone Cleanse
Embodying the Experience of a Relative Visiting My Toddler Daughter
This past weekend my brother visited us. The week prior my mom did. It was so great to see them spend time with my spunky 14-month-old daughter. This morning as I played with her, I imagined what it is like to play with an adorable toddler for 1 hour, as opposed to being in charge … Continue reading Embodying the Experience of a Relative Visiting My Toddler Daughter
The Impact of Facial Recognition on My Self-Image
Recently I've met two people who cannot remember a person's face after they meet them—one of them said she had full-blown prosopagnosia. This led me to two thoughts: 1-What a blessing it is to recognize people's faces. I usually take this for granted, but speaking with these people reminds me not to. 2-My life would … Continue reading The Impact of Facial Recognition on My Self-Image
Finding Your Posse
When I was growing up, I was always more interested in people than my peers were. I wanted to know about people's lives, to support them. I felt weird because no one else seemed to be that way. "There must be something wrong with me," I thought. Then in college I met a girl who … Continue reading Finding Your Posse
Foundations of a Healthy Romantic Relationship
Last week a co-worker of mine expressed how valuable my role as a baby room teacher is. She said that by providing the babies with love and nurturing I am providing them with a foundation for healthy relationships in the future. In a previous post, I wrote about how I am grateful to provide nurturing … Continue reading Foundations of a Healthy Romantic Relationship
