I've put together a carefully curated list of essentials that are perfect for all of the new moms, babies, and mindful mamas on your list! Although I firmly believe that the best give that we can give to our loved ones is our love, affection, and attention, sometimes...
Motherhood
Your PRESENCE is the greatest Present
This holiday season I've been thinking a lot about the idea of choosing presence over presents. I've become very aware that the focus of the holiday season has shifted from celebrating this sacred time of year with the people we love, to overconsuming, overeating,...
Why I Stopped Making a Living in order to Make a Life
I quit my job this week! It's been a big, momentous occasion that I thought would leave me feeling overjoyed, but instead, I've been feeling very emotional. Not because I doubt that this is the right decision, I am 100% confident that this is the right choice for me...
Adapting Your Morning Routine to Fit Your Life
I've heard it said that the way we start our morning sets the tone for the rest of the day, and in my experience this is very true. A morning routine is an intentional action that you take first thing in the morning. It can be as simple as doing some simple stretches...
4 Steps to Feeling More Supported
In the past few weeks I've been thinking a lot about my support system and how important it is to have family and friends that I can count on to help me when I need it. As a wife, mother, working woman, and new entrepreneur, I am learning that now more than ever, it...
3 Yogic Lessons from my One Year Old
I always heard that our children can be our greatest teachers, but never fully understood it until now. Yoga is a big part of my life and I try to take the ideas and principles that I learn in my yoga practice into my daily life. My daughter, June, has been doing yoga...
The New Self Care
Self care refers to anything that we do to take care of ourselves and show ourselves a little extra love and attention. Before I became a mom, I was the queen of self care. I went for hour long walks on the beach daily. I got my nails done religiously every two weeks...
Un-Label Yourself
As I mentioned in my last post, I recently returned from a weekend retreat. It was my first time being away from my family for an extended period of time since my daughter was born last summer, and it was a deep learning experience for me. I want to share a bit about...
3 Ways to Make Your Life Feel Like a Vacation
I just got home from a short vacation in Cape May with my little family. Cape May is one of our favorite places in the world, and it always feels a little sad to leave. But shortly after settling back in at home, I realized how nice it feels to be back in our home...
Freedom in Motherhood
As we get ready to celebrate Independence Day this weekend, I've started to think about what freedom means to me. In my early adulthood, I always thought that if only I could get rid of my responsibilities, I would be so much happier. Then, when I became a mom, I...
Hi, I’m Ambar.
I’m a mommy + me yoga instructor, writer, and life coach. I am here to help you decrease stress so that you can take good care of yourself and your family.
Thank You For Being You: A Letter to my Daughter
My first children’s book, “Thank You For Being You: A Letter to my Daughter” is launching this fall! This book was written as a reminder of the many gifts of motherhood.