Today, we’re diving into a community birth story that’s far more than just a tale of delivery. Ready for some intriguing details? My guest recently welcomed her third baby. She’s been a dedicated student at PYC for nine years, and she’s been featured on the YBB podcast three times, sharing insights from all three of her births. But there’s even more… each of her births involved induction, each for different reasons.
Today on Yoga | Birth | Babies, I have Yali Szulanski. Yali is an educational wellness consultant, a trauma-informed emotion specialist, teacher, and writer. She received her master’s in psychology and education from Teachers College, Columbia University, with a special certification in spirituality mind-body integration. Yali is currently on track to receive her rabbinic ordination in 2025 and is also the youth director at the Hebrew Institute in Riverdale, where she lives with her family.
Yali brings a wealth of philosophical wisdom and life perspective to our conversation that I can’t for you to hear. Join us as we uncover how something as seemingly simple as a running practice can be equally as profound as giving birth to 3 children.
In this episode, you will learn:
- About Yali
- Her birth stories
- About Yali’s 3 inductions, which took place for 3 very different reasons (and none of which ended in a cesarean birth!)
- How she approached each pregnancy and birth as she had more children
- Her most recent birth story
- How physical activity played into her pregnancies and postpartum recoveries
- How she has grown as a parent and person with each pregnancy and birth
- One final tip or piece of advice she would like to offer new and expectant parents
- Where you can find Yali’s work
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About Yali:
Yali Szulanski is an educational wellness consultant, a trauma -informed emotion specialist, teacher, and writer. She received her master’s in psychology and education from Teachers College, Columbia University, with a special certification in spirituality mind-body integration. Yali is currently on track to receive her rabbinic ordination in 2025 and is also the youth director at the Hebrew Institute in Riverdale, where she lives with her family.
Connect with Yali:
Blog: Running Commentary
Check out similar Yoga| Birth| Babies episodes:
- Birth Story: Finding Joy After Anxiety and Challenges During Pregnancy with Rikke Le Kirkegaard
- Birth Story: Premature and Quite the Wild Ride with Renata DiBiase
- Induction: Yes, Maybe, or No? with Marley Hall
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