I recently watched the sad news of another high school shooting in the U.S. The news reporter was emitting a tone of horror, sadness and sympathy when she interviewed a student witness. However, the student answered in a very objective, flat, almost disinterested, tone. The difference in the tone the student used and the tone the reporter expected were so different that the reporter actually mentioned it on air.

Sometimes when we are in an emotional situation, what we'd really like to do most is lash out. Say something mean. Something hurtful. Something really nasty so the person receiving it will suffer as much, if not more, than us. But hang on. Let's breathe and reflect on this point.

Mum and baby yoga is becoming increasingly popular, as post-partum women discover the benefits of being able to ‘work out,’ bond with their baby, and relax all in one session. Many women turn to yoga for the first time during pregnancy (YogaBellies Birth Outcome Survey 2012) being attracted by the calming and strengthening aspects of yoga.