Rahul and Leila nap. Rahul wakes up, walks out of his room and into my lap. 10 minutes later
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Rahul and Leila nap. Rahul wakes up, walks out of his room and into my lap. 10 minutes later
Author: natasha devalia
Author Poetry and Art books: ‘Tears and Grape Seeds’ 2025, ‘one touch of the rope’, 2024 and ‘Unseen Veins’, 2023
Zambian of South Asian descent, living in Thailand.
I write poetry, perform, and I’m currently an MFA (painting) student. The themes of my art whether expressed through movement, poetry, painting or as interdisciplinary forms include identity, belonging, mental health and family life.
Parenting and Practicing Yoga: Against all Odds by Maher Kassar
Maher lives in Chengdu with his wife Natasha, and children Leila and Rahul. An amateur runner and yoga practitioner; he openly admits the difficulty of balancing his activities with work and raising children. Against all Odds Hong Kong 2009. These were stressful yet exciting times. Times where everything was possible, yet everything was impossible. Times … Continue reading Parenting and Practicing Yoga: Against all Odds by Maher Kassar
Breakfast at Victoria Park
Parenting and Practicing Yoga: The Mantra of a 5 year-old by Shelley MacPherson
Shelley: My husband tells me I talk too much. I tell him that I have a lot to say. Here’s the solution…Welcome to my blog! The Mantra of a 5 year - old I teach kindergarten. I teach the ABC’s of Yoga. I work with 27 amazing young minds every. Single. Day. Each one of … Continue reading Parenting and Practicing Yoga: The Mantra of a 5 year-old by Shelley MacPherson
Zamsick
I'm posting at Multicultural Mothering today about finally going home. It's been 9 years since I returned to Zambia. I can't believe I can say that, and I know it's mainly due to my complacency. Now that Leila and Rahul are in the picture, I'm motivated to get us all over there. Soon. I've wanted … Continue reading Zamsick
Parenting and Practicing Yoga: Maybe Tomorrow by Ian Hoke
Ian Hoke is a husband, father, and teacher living and working in Zurich, Switzerland. Catch more of his thoughts at his education blog. Maybe Tomorrow I am, by no means, a yogi. I have practiced, enjoyed, and benefited from yoga, in particular from the practice of Ashtanga. For several years I delved into and became … Continue reading Parenting and Practicing Yoga: Maybe Tomorrow by Ian Hoke
Teta
A week ago today, Rahul and Leila’s Teta (Arabic for grandma) returned home after a quick week-long stay with us in Chengdu. In between early morning whines Leila asked, “Where Teta Mama?” “She’s in Lebanon baby.” “Waaaah, where Tetaaaaa Mamaaaaa?” “Rahul love Teta. Rahul love Teta Mama,” he said. ---------------------- While having her diaper changed … Continue reading Teta
Parenting and Practicing Yoga: Tone of Voice by Amanda Green
Amanda Green is mom to two great girls and a student and teacher of yoga in Austin, Texas. Visit her blog at http://www.amandagreenYOGA.com. Tone of Voice I’ve been a mom for just about 8 years and in that time some parenting-patterns have emerged. In yoga, patterns are known as samskaras. They include helpful and beneficial … Continue reading Parenting and Practicing Yoga: Tone of Voice by Amanda Green
Parenting and Practicing Yoga: 40 Day Salute by Kalley Hoke
Kalley is a stay-at-home mom, trying to model a life well lived for her two wonderful daughters. 40 Day Salute When I practice yoga regularly, life is better. I first discovered this relationship while travelling in Kenya at age 20. After finding a basic (though oddly illustrated) book on yoga in Mombasa, I began to … Continue reading Parenting and Practicing Yoga: 40 Day Salute by Kalley Hoke
Prematurity and School
Also posted at How Do You Do It? at this link. When my babies and I returned to Chengdu from Hong Kong after their birth at 31 weeks of gestation, they were almost 6 months old. Many of our friends came over to visit; to meet the tiny babies. One of those friends was a … Continue reading Prematurity and School
Natasha Devalia 