Lektion 1
The Concepts Of Self-Care And The Koshas
Prioritizing your physical, emotional, and mental health gives you the capacity to provide the best care possible for your baby. Self-care practices are your respite, the breathing space to pause and reduce your own stress so you can create a nurturing environment for your baby and your family. Understanding the framework of the koshas offers valuable support for prioritizing your self-care through the demands of parenthood.
Lektion 2
Physical Layer - Annamaya Kosha
The physical layer is the outermost layer and relates to the physical body. It’s the foundation for all of the other layers and your overall wellness. Taking care of your needs for rest, nutrition, hydration, and movement increase your capacity to navigate the challenges of parenting life with stamina and positivity.
Lektion 3
Energy Layer - Pranamaya Kosha
Your subtle energy influences your physical and mental well-being. Acknowledging your energy involves recognizing when your energy levels are depleted and using strategies to replenish and balance them. Tending to your energy gives you the capacity to put into your new role as a parent.
Lektion 4
Mental Layer - Manomaya Kosha
Caring for the Manomaya Kosha involves cultivating practices that promote mental clarity, emotional resilience, and psychological well-being. The arrival of a new baby can bring immense joy, but it also brings significant adjustments and challenges that can impact mental health. Actively managing feelings of anxiety and overwhelm will help you navigate moments of stress with more resilience and stay connected to your growing family.
Lektion 5
Wisdom Layer - Vijnanamaya Kosha
Nurturing inner wisdom and intuition as a new parent is your guidance for navigating the complexities and uncertainties of parenthood with greater confidence and clarity. tuning into your inner guidance allows you to make decisions as a new parent that align with your values, beliefs, and instincts.
Lektion 6
Bliss Layer - Anandamaya Kosha
Caring for the Anandamaya Kosha involves cultivating practices that awaken and nourish the innate bliss within yourself. As a new parent, you’ll find moments of joy and fulfillment in the daily routines and responsibilities. This spiritual dimension of self-care can connect you to a source of strength and guidance that goes beyond the day-to-day challenges of life and parenting.