Mikka Bonel Yoga

25/07/2024

What a fun, unique opportunity to teach yoga to opera singers tonight at the San Francisco Center for music

And not a bad view either!

08/07/2024

Beautiful community!

Calling all bodies who have given birth in the last year and are looking for strength, connection to self and/or relief from pain

I've got just a few spots left in my Postpartum Recovery Program at Natural Resources in SF

This is a 6 week course starting July 22 designed to-
🗓️Be flexible with your busy schedule and fickle babe
💪🏼Target deep core, back, glutes and thighs
🧘🏽‍♀️Give you an all over body stretch and pain release (no, you didn't have to be in chronic discomfort after you give birth)
✨Educate
🌈Create an inclusive, judgement-free space where you will be met exactly where you are
🔥Kick your butt...but safely
🫂Give you the experience of once on one care without the expense of it.

It's part yoga, therapeutics/core lab, video library, coaching, one on one AND special guests.

I'm hosting a virtual info session today at noon. Registration in the comments section

To sign up for the series-
https://www.naturalresources-sf.com/products/postpartum-recovery-program

To learn more about me- www.birthingyoga.com

Still unsure if it's right for you and can't make today's info session? Reach out! I'm here to support you and see if we're a good fit

Sending you all love and inner peace

CLASS DESCRIPTION DETAILS FACILITATOR(S) USE CODE "EARLYBIRD" AT CHECKOUT TO GET THIS CLASS FOR $442! AFTER JUNE 30, THE PRICE RAISES TO $492 FOR NON-MEMBERS AND $450 FOR MEMBERS! Together we will explore a deeper connection within ourselves while strengthening our body and recovering from this mass...

18/06/2024

15/06/2024

Gorgeous community, I wanted to invite anyone who feels weak (mentally and/or physically) after giving birth (this can be two months or ten years after giving birth) and is ready for change.

I'm a Postpartum Doula and therapeutic yoga teacher for the perinatal community

I'm hosting a zoom session about the postpartum transition on Monday at noon virtually, please join me!

We'll talk about

*how postpartum is not just about the first few months

*How postpartum is slowly being recognized as a major life transition

*How you can feel strong, connected and loved even when you aren't sure exactly who you are anymore!

*How you can take just ten minutes a day to completely shift your body and mind

*Learn about the Postpartum Recovery Program coming up in July and how to snag a delicious early bird discount

Register here and I'll see you then! Aaaaaand you'll get a free gifty if you come 🔥💕💪🏽

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Bounce Back Better-How to fully claim this massive transition with love and ease. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

05/06/2024

Sometimes you have to improvise when mama needs a massage and baby is feeling gassy. Solution? Tummy time on mama!

Meanwhile, mulberries are a wonderful dried fruit to add to overnight oats-sweet, filled with antioxidants and chewy to add to texture

03/06/2024

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03/06/2024

Roasted acorn squash with a homemade curated herb blend and turmeric quinoa.

💞 What a beautiful visit with Mama and baby today 💞

Here are some things we did-

✍🏼 Checked in about cramping, ni**le shields, mama self care goals and prioritizing laundry and bodywork.

🥘Cooked yummy stuff, including the above! Also made a delicious beet and lentil stew, snacks, teas for blood health and breast milk

💆🏽‍♀️30 minute massage for lymphatic drainage, sore and tired muscles, breast/belly health. This put Mama straight to sleep which was awesome because she's been having a hard time napping

🧺 Washed and dried laundry, then fixed dinner before heading out

All in all a lovely day's work 🫶🏾💪🏼🌈🫠

05/03/2024

Calling all pregnant humans:

FREE gifty

I am so incredibly happy that I just finished my guide to the 4th trimester and I want to offer it to you as a free gift.

"Preparing for the 4th trimester: and beyond"

This guide is a 5 page comprehensive guide to giving yourself and your family the tools and resources needed to recover during your postpartum phase.

I have dedicated the last ten years of my working life to support the pregnant and postpartum community

Right after you give birth is an incredibly vulnerable and unknown time.

When you take the time to heal fully, you are not just investing in yourself but also your child(ren) and your entire family unit.

In the guide I cover-
-Common symptoms after giving birth
-The 4 pillars of care: rest, nourishment, touch and yoga/mindful movement
-Specific foods to avoid and to include in your meals
-How to implement a plan of care.
-How to connect with me if you'd like to learn more

I am also accepting new clients for my postpartum doula program and postpartum recovery program! Currently I have 4 more spaces left for all of 2024. I would love to connect.

My approach is through holistic healing methods such as food, yoga and self care routines. I also provide families with coaching so that the entire family unit feels prepared and ready for the unexpected. I am all about non-judgment and meeting you where you are at so that you feel supported, nurtured and capable

On more than one occasion I have been told that this work is
"life saving"

I couldn't figure out how to attach my guide to this post but please do comment below if you would like to receive a guide.

28/05/2023

Thank you Mrs Tine for the shout out. It was so incredibly delightful to be outside with you


I'd love to get a few more clients on board:
One session $150
Five pack for$725

I come to your home, I bring all that's needed and you take some much needed time for yourself

01/05/2023

I wanted to take a moment to share with those of you who are considering huge shifts in your life or are in the midst and are scared shirtless. A moment of single parent solidarity/career change solidarity/self love journey solidarity/healing from trauma solidarity.

Most recently I've been meeting with mamas to find a housemate.

Our conversations have been fascinating and I'm remembering the first years of my divorce which were so incredibly difficult, life altering and vulnerable yet exactly what I needed to choose.

Then, yesterday, I got a thank you card from a recent client and it was so incredible and surprising to be called successful. During this process I've been told I'm brave, resilient, compassionate, fierce and deserving but "successful" is a word I haven't heard in a long time.

I am adding this to my narrative now. I successfully got a divorce and changed my life. My ex is a beautiful person; this is not about my surviving, it's not about him being a terrible partner. It's not about blame. It's not about who wins. We were not a good fit though and it was an unhealthy relationship. We were not our best selves together and both deserved more than we got.

I want to send love to all those humans out there who are struggling with difficult choices. I just want to remind you that no matter your decision, life is hard.

You choose which hard you want and which will bring you the most happiness.

Sending you all love ❤️🙏

05/03/2023

Honestly the #1 best thing I invested in during my first postpartum year were those in home massages.

Lordy lord I'll never forget the first morning of a session.

It was about 3 weeks after giving birth to Satya. 72 hours of hard labor, unplanned Cesarean birth and the most gorgeous little shmoosh I had ever laid eyes on who needed constant attending to.

I was groggy eyed, stiff as a board and my b***s were kiiiiilling me.

I was in desperate need for me time but I couldn't get myself to leave the house.

Originally I had planned to go in for some massage work but I was utterly exhausted by the thought of having to get into the car, not crash, park, hurriedly get a massage and then cram myself back into the car to get back in time for Satya's next feeding.

I asked the Mark if he would be willing to come to my house for a massage and he said YES!

I swear the clouds parted, sunshine poured into my room and I started crying with joy and relief.

After the session I was so relaxed I could finally sleep without fear of needing to make sure Satya was okay. My body felt like it had been swept clean of cobwebs as healthy blood recirculated my body.

I remember few things in those early weeks, but I will never EVER forget those massages.

Fast forward and here I am deeply honored to provide a similar service to others in the perinatal community.

Here is the down and dirty:
-I come to your home
-$120 for a 75 minute treatment (we plan for 90 minutes though). 5 pack is $550
-You lay on the massage table and we start with a short meditation to ground
-Then, I get to work. This includes passive stretching (I move your body) and long strokes to promote blood circulation along with deep tissue work where needed.
-If you're lactating, I offer breast massage and if you are pregnant I also offer belly massage.
-I only use organic oils with lavender oils added sometimes.
-At the end you are a puddle of gooey happiness and you don't have to get back in your car cause you're already home!

There's no greater gift then giving a birth person a break