I'm so excited to introduce you to our Yoga Mom of the Month for April - Christine Voliva!

Christine and her son, Declan have been coming to our Toddler yoga classes at The Well in Belmar since spring 2023 when Declan was 14 months old, so just about a year! They have such a special bond and we've loved watching them grow together through their mommy and me yoga journey.

Christine brings so much love and light to motherhood and is doing such an amazing job raising Declan to also be a little ray of sunshine!

We had the chance to interview Christine about her experience coming to Yoga With Littles classes... keep reading to hear what she had to share! :)

Q: What's your HIGH of being a mom right now? (What's going really well in life and motherhood?)

A: Love the up-close view, watching the world open up to him, one experience at a time!

Q: What's your LOW of being a mom right now? (What's your biggest challenge in life and motherhood?)

A: Time! On so many levels - not enough time in the day, it won't stand still, this is all going so quickly! And yet some days are long. 😉

Q: What do you LOVE about coming to mommy and me yoga?

A: It's something I love and something he now loves. A time for us to be present with each other, learn, breathe and grow.

Q: Are there any positive changes that you've noticed in yourself and/or your little ones from coming to yoga?

A: He can take breaths when things get stressful or he gets hurt or frustrated. He's proud to be able to do the poses and do them with me! Such a great way to bond.

Q: What's your best mom advice for another mom who might need some words of encouragement?

A: You are not alone! It's okay to ask for help; just because you can do it all doesn't mean you have to! And it's okay to tell your little one how you're feeling.

Q: Is there anything else you'd like to share?

A: Thank you so much for holding space for moms and littles to do yoga together. So many beautiful lessons to take off of the mat into life. And what a gift to learn them at such a young age and continue that journey throughout life. If only someone had taught me to breathe when I was a toddler! 😂

THANK YOU CHRISTINE FOR BEING PART OF OUR YOGA WITH LITTLES COMMUNITY! We are grateful to know you and Declan and are so glad our paths have crossed. You are both incredible yogis and we love watching you take the lessons from your yoga practice off the mat and into the world together. Declan is so very lucky to have you as a mom and we are so lucky to have you as part of our yoga mom community! Much love. <3