Self-Care For New Parents - by Courtney Johannesen

COURSE

Self-Care For New Parents

With Courtney Johannesen

Balancing the demands of new parenthood with personal well-being can be challenging. The Koshas framework, from yoga philosophy, offers a holistic approach to self-care that can support new parents in nurturing their mind, body, and spirit. This course introduces the Koshas framework and provides practical strategies for integrating it into daily life, ensuring that new parents can maintain their own health while caring for their little ones. You'll learn: * The fundamentals of the Koshas framework and its relevance to self-care * Practical techniques for nurturing each Kosha (body, energy, mind, wisdom, and bliss) * Integrating the Koshas framework into daily routines for balanced well-being * Strategies to manage stress and avoid burnout This course will help you understand your self-care needs from a holistic perspective. With mindfulness techniques and strategies to help self-regulate, find relaxation, and build your mental and emotional resilience, you’ll learn how to support your well-being as you adjust to life as a new parent. This course is intended for all levels of awareness and practice. This course is not intended as therapy or treatment from a mental health professional. This course is designed as a mindful exploration of self-care practices that can support you in making the transition to parenthood.


Meet your Teacher

Courtney helps her students regulate their emotions, care for their nervous systems, and realize their higher potential. Her work gives you the transformative holistic yoga tools and teachings to integrate emotional experiences into deep understanding and self-mastery. She offers online courses, programs, and coaching to support your empowered self-discovery, healing, and growth.

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6 Days

28 students

5.0 stars

7 min / day

Grounded

English


Lesson 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.

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Lesson 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.

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Lesson 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.

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Lesson 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.

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Lesson 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.

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Lesson 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.

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