Show Notes
Todays guest is Helen Davenport-Peace from @at_the_fold Helen is a yoga teacher that has been immersed in the path of yoga, embodiment and teaching for 25 years. She is the owner of a small yoga studio in Greater Manchester, The Fold - a hub for anyone trying to conceive. Her aim is to provide a sanctuary of rest and community amidst the landscapes of creating a family.
Helen supports people in the midst of a trying to conceive story through Fertility Yoga sessions and co-created 1:1 conception doula bespoke support packages for assisted conception and early pregnancy. Support is carefully curated together and can include yoga, guided relaxation, massage, breathwork and a range of other modalities.
In todays episode we cover: The power of finding your community The variety of ways that yoga can help support us through a fertility journey Practical advice of how to incorporate a yoga practise into a busy schedule
Connect with Helen Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/at_the_fold/ Website: https://thefold.uk/
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