Karolina Barwinski

04/02/2021

To me connecting deeply with others is one of the most powerful, loving, cathartic, and healthy things we can do for ourselves and each other... especially right now.

Connection, touch, celebration, being in physical presence with other humans, and being fully seen by the other is what makes us human, what keeps us alive, and allows us to thrive as sentient beings. 

I invite you to connect to what makes us so profoundly human through the practice of eye gazing - read about it in my March 27, 2021 blog post! 

🌼And for the parents out there who's babies are young enough to hold and will look at you as you look at them, try this too! 

🌼Allow them to see and feel your beauty and your unconditional love for them and let them see and feel their own love and beauty in your eyes and presence. 

We so rarely do we get a chance to do this.  But it's the most beautiful gift a human being can give and receive - being SEEN by another with all our imperfections, with all our humanness.

01/20/2021

Want to learn and practice breath techniques for labor.... or any situation in which coming back to a calm state and out of a stress response is vital? Drop in on this Sunday's prenatal yoga class.

We'll practices a few breathing techniques for labor, all the while creating expansion in the heart space. The lungs and heart are so vitally connected.

You might just come away with some tools and practices that empower you to have a more positive birth experience than otherwise.
https://moonlightmotherhood.com/prenatal-yoga-series

01/16/2021

My 5-week prenatal yoga series starts tomorrow!!

The way I've designed it, it's so much more than just prenatal yoga. I want to give everyone an experience of feeling like they're taking care of their whole selves during our time together. And I teach tools they can take with them anywhere whenever life throws them a challenge - i.e. discomfort during pregnancy, an argument with a partner, pain during labor.

There's a multitude of studies linking prenatal yoga to greater ability to cope with pain, more efficient labor, and greater satisfaction with the childbirth experience, among so many others. But we practice because we care deeply about living the life experience fully, doing things that bring us and those around us joy, health, and a greater sense of well-being.

If you know someone who is pregnant, could you share this post or this link with them? It would mean the world to me, and may give them a gift of taking care of themselves and their babies. Thank you. https://moonlightmotherhood.com/prenatal-yoga-series

12/10/2020

The whole universe is 99.9999% energy and so are we.  This allows us to fathom how we hold and can connect to the ether element, or element of space that is as much a part of us as the other 4 elements, air, water, earth, and fire.

And just like the other 4 elements, ether is also related to the chakras - the throat, third eye, and crown. 

How can we tap into these three chakras during pregnancy? 

🐚Throat chakra: Chanting or singing during pregnancy are beautiful practices for creative expression.  Also, it's an opportunity to speak your truth so that your needs are met. 

🐚Third Eye Chakra:  Pregnancy is a time when our intuition strengthens.

🐚Crown Chakra:  During pregnancy and especially during labor and birth we have the opportunity to connect to source and spiritual wisdom, getting out of our own way. 

In our final class of our prenatal yoga series this Sunday, we'll be connecting to this element within - through the asana practice, a meditation, and our voice with a beautiful mantra for pregnancy and motherhood.

And it's all the more auspicious that we will be connecting to this element when both the sun and moon are in Sagittarius, a sign of of truth, freedom, and optimism - a welcome end to this volatile year! 

If you're just hearing about this series, join us for this final class that is sure to be a beautiful culmination to the year and the last 5 weeks.  If this Sunday is no bueno, stay tuned for another series in the new year! 

Details for this final class in my bio or at moonlightmotherhood.com/prenatalyoga

11/11/2020

This is a shot of me very pregnant around 3.5 years ago.  I can still remember how much I appreciated my yoga practice during my pregnancy.  Living in a world that keeps distracting us away from our inner experience, it helped me feel my body and tune into what needed attention.  The yoga also continued to teach me mental and physical resilience, something that helped me during the more challenging moments of both my pregnancy and birth, and which I continue to hone as a mother. 

If you're pregnant and have been craving the space and guidance to take care of your mind, body, and spirit, I invite you to join my 5-week prenatal yoga series.  We'll move and breathe and feel the beautiful life force running through us reminding us of our limitless power.   Details in the link in my bio.  .

11/06/2020

Please join me for a 5-week prenatal yoga series that starts Sunday 11/15 at 10am EST/ 7am PST. We'll move, breathe, meditate, and ground ourselves. I'll help you create a physical space you'll want to come back to over and over again to recharge and be with you throughout each week so that by the end you feel like you've truly integrated a self-care practice that supports you through the rest of your pregnancy. Can't wait to share the resources and tools with you. All the details here:

This is a prenatal yoga series designed to give you the tools to navigate your pregnancy and this tumultuous time in the world with more grace. Practice at home from anywhere in the world! Cannot wait to share in this space and practice with you.

07/22/2020

If you haven't been to one of my live virtual PRENATAL classes yet, tomorrow (Thursday 7/23 at Noon ET) is your last chance this Summer! I'll be making a special announcement as to why

05/28/2020

PRENATAL YOGA today at Noon ET! Details in comments below. Please share with expecting friends. It’s a wonderful way to take time out for yourself and baby 💕

05/26/2020

For those who are breastfeeding: https://www.facebook.com/lllmarivt/photos/a.318158658280404/2928109070618670/?type=3&theater&ifg=1

Are you breastfeeding, chest feeding, pumping, combo feeding, inducing lactation, or expecting a baby?

Drop in on an upcoming LLL Virtual Meet-up to get your questions answered, find support and resources, or to talk with others about your experience.

Two meet-ups this week. Join our virtual meet-up group for details on these and other upcoming zoom meet-ups:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/LLLMARIVT.OnlineMeetup/