On Demand Yoga
for Parents & Caregivers
If you’re looking for simple ways to reduce stress, enhance joy and become more present for yourself and your kids, Nestful’s on demand yoga platform is for you.
The platform consists of 30 classes ranging from 15 to 45 minutes (more to come!) Even the busiest of parents should be able to find time to practice! All classes offer modifications for pregnant people and are accessible for beginners. Some popular class themes are: low back love, managing anxiety, chair yoga, build heat. Nestful is striving to offer a variety to meet the many changing needs of parents and caregivers. Everyone is different and everyone’s practice should look different depending on the season of one’s life.
Online yoga membership with open level/on demand virtual yoga classes for parents and caregivers. Classes are accessible for those new to the practice and pregnant people. In order to start your free trial and receive 30 days of yoga free of charge, you will need to create an account and enter your credit card info. After one month of free yoga, your credit card will automatically be charged $15 each month. Save 20% by paying for the year in advance. You can cancel at anytime.
Yoga is a great way to take care of your physical body and your mental health. The body stores a lifetime of patterns, habits, and emotions. Physical postures, breathing and mindfulness all support the rewiring of our brains and bodies to help us become the people and parents we want to be. By bringing compassionate awareness to yourself on your mat, you are better equipped to bring self-compassion to your daily life.
It’s no surprise that stress, anxiety, depression and mental health issues are all on the rise since the covid-19 pandemic. Stress alone can hinder our ability to respond mindfully to our children, and can make us feel overwhelmed by the day to day caregiving responsibilities. Yoga and mindfulness practice can be utilized as an effective stress management technique and mood booster. Practice can help us be more present for our own peace of mind, and our children’s.
We know that exercise helps lower stress hormones and releases endorphins, but according to an article in Harvard Health Publishing, yoga can elevate levels of a brain chemical associated with better mood and decreased anxiety. Yoga also stands out amongst other relaxation techniques as one of the most effective ways to reduce anxiety and depression, especially when used as a complementary approach to other therapies.
There’s no doubt that yoga and mindfulness supports your overall wellbeing. Your physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health can all can reap the benefits, and your children will, too.
FAQs
How do I sign up for the FREE Trial?
In order to start your free trial and receive 30 days of yoga free of charge, you will need to create an account and enter your credit card info. After one month of free yoga, your credit card will automatically be charged $35 each month. You can cancel at anytime.
Why should I choose Nestful over other yoga platforms?
Nestful was created as a resource for parents and caregivers, to help you take care of yourself in order to raise mindful kids. Nestful is committed to offering yoga classes that are mindful as an opportunity for you to practice compassionate self awareness via your yoga practice.
All parents and caregivers enrolled in Nestful's on demand yoga platform will gain access to the online community. Connect with likeminded parents, share stories, feel seen, heard and supported on your mindful parenting journey and in your yoga practice.
Are classes suitable for pregnant people and beginners?
Nestful has a commitment to offering classes that are accessible to those new to the practice and pregnant people.
What is yoga?
Yoga is a spiritual practice that originated in South Asia thousands of years ago. The “asana” or “postures” you tend to see or think of when you hear the word Yoga is actually one of 8 limbs that make up the practice. Yoga poses are only a small piece of the pie.
The word Yoga in Sanskrit translates to “to yoke” which essentially means to “to unify”. We can think of yoga as a way to unify the many parts of ourselves, breath, body imagination. We can also think of yoga as a way to unify with ALL of the people and great nature. It’s a way to connect the personal life to universal life, or better yet, to participate in that connection.
What is mindfulness?
Mindfulness is defined as paying attention to what’s happening in the moment, without judgement. Mindfulness helps us view our experience with kindness and curiosity. It can be further understood as a compassionate lens through which you view your life. Nestful strives to teach yoga classes that are mindful.⠀⠀⠀⠀
Can I sign up if I am not a parent or caregiver?
Yes! Nestful’s online yoga platform also includes videos that are not specific to parents and caregivers. Whatever you practice and embody, ripples out to those around you. Everyone can practice in service of a mindful future generation.
About Your Teacher
Lauren Buckles is a certified Yoga Teacher with certifications in Vinyasa Yoga, Katonah Yoga, Yoga & Mindfulness for youth, Mindful Educator Essentials, Difficult Emotions, Mindfulness Fundamentals, Chair Yoga & Yoga for Teens
What people are saying
“I love Lauren's recorded classes and look forward to a new one each week! Lauren has such a friendly and accepting approach to her teaching. She offers lots of modifications and is never judgmental. I especially appreciate the shorter length of the classes for people with busy schedules, children, etc. She explains everything clearly, and her classes are accessible to both beginners and those with more experience. She is also great at teaching you how to integrate your yoga practice into daily life-not just while you are on the mat.”
— Wynne P.
“Just did “wake up flow” with my little climbing all around me. It was the perfect amount of time and just what I needed to wake up this stiff body. Thank you :) can’t wait to dive into more!”
— Meghan, Mom & Nestful subscriber
“I just took my first Nestful class. I loved it and I love you! Felt good for my body and my brain.”
— Mom & Nestful subscriber
“Lauren, just wanted to let you know that I am really enjoying the new platform! I especially love that the classes are categorized by how long they are. It is so easy to choose a class knowing how limited my time is on a particular day. Thank you so much!”
— Caregiver & Nestful subscriber
“Just squeezed my first Nestful class in between clients. I think it’s brilliant. I’ve rarely been so happy to sign up for something.”
— Mom & Nestful subscriber
“Your classes are honestly the first that I feel are as informative for beginners as they are for more experienced practitioners.”
— Jenna A.
“Lauren’s classes have been such a sweet treat in my week. The environment that Lauren creates is one of inclusivity, curiosity, and spaciousness. There is plenty of room to explore my own physical limits in a safely guided way. Whether I go to a deeper expression of a shape, try a different variation of a shape, or simply lay and rest, I feel accepted and celebrated! Lauren teaches from an honest and grounded place, I highly recommend her classes for all levels of yoga practice!”
— Samantha F.