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I’m sitting on a soft cushion on the corner sofa at the edge of our little garden, gazing out at the ocean in the distance.
I feel its endless possibilities, its power, beauty, joy, wildness, harmony, and flow.
I sense its changes — so unpredictable, so alive.
The kids are playing quietly inside; I can hear their laughter (at least until they start to argue 🙂
And I’m grateful for this moment, because I know — everything can shift in an instant.
I know how our lives can be both beautifully simple and deeply complex at the same time.
I’ve stood in moments of deepest vulnerability and greatest strength — all at once.
And still, I try not to hesitate when someone asks,
“So, what do you do?”
I know I’m here for WOMEN.
For those being born into motherhood.
And for those who are still unsure whether they want to be mothers at all.
I’m here for women who long to live fully — in all their colors.
For those who want to meet life’s endless spirals by tuning into their bodies, their truth, their rhythm.
For the strong, soft, joyful, present, and wildly authentic ones.
It’s 2014.
We’ve been living in tropical Australia for two years — a lovely adventure for a young European couple.
We spend our free time outdoors, watching exotic birds and kangaroos in front of the house (unless we’re running from swarms of sandflies or dodging the occasional snake or spider).
Only a few months earlier, Greg and I had made the decision to take our love to the next level.
I had started to imagine what it might be like… to be a mother.
And then, one Easter Monday, a second line appeared on the pregnancy test.
I was moved — and at the same time, trembling.
“How will I manage this all? What kind of mother will I be? How do I even prepare?
We wanted this baby — so why am I suddenly full of doubts?”
At the time, we were living on an Australian farm.
We knew we’d be moving back to Europe, searching for a new home, new work,
and taking several long flights in between.
“Will I still be able to stay active like before?
Will the travel affect the baby?
What about the birth?
How will I manage my sore back and occasional migraines — what if they get worse?
Can I still exercise? Practice yoga like I used to?”
The responsibility for this tiny being, just beginning to form in my womb,
was the beginning of an unknown path.
Everything had changed.
“How can I stay as steady as possible?” I asked myself.
I had completed my yoga teacher training in India in 2013.
Movement, and the connection between body, mind, and soul, had been my passion since childhood.
Before I could even read fluently, I was immersed in books about numerology and astrology.
I was always fascinated by the links between our physical health and how we feel — joy, passion, life force.
At around age 12, I began using creative visualization practices.
At 17, I joined my first conscious energy training in Reiki.
After high school, I studied philosophy and theatre theory at university,
and spent my free time either in the theatre, at cafés with friends,
or at contemporary dance classes.
Yoga was simply a natural continuation — a thread that wove all my passions together.
WHAT DO SATISFIED PREGNANT WOMEN SAY
ABOUT YOGA WITH TEREZA?
A HEARTFELT Thank You for the Pregnancy Yoga Course
Dear Teri, I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for your pregnancy yoga course, which I’ve just completed. I’m incredibly grateful that I found it - at least during my third pregnancy.
In my first two, I mostly followed random videos on YouTube, which was okay, but now I can clearly see that it just wasn’t the same.
What Makes Your Course So Special?
Your course stands out in so many ways: It’s professionally prepared down to the last detail
It’s beautifully narrated – you truly have a honey-like voice
Each session is like a soothing balm for the ears
What I appreciated most was the ability to choose exactly what I needed in each moment - sometimes relief for my aching back, other times full-body relaxation and emotional calm.
What I absolutely loved was the shorter evening routine - I think it’s called “bedtime yoga.” Those 8 minutes of gentle stretching right in bed felt like a gift from the heavens!
With two kids at home, it’s not easy to find 20–30 minutes for exercise, so having the option of a short evening stretch was just perfect. Thank you for guiding me through this pregnancy with your calming voice and thoughtful sessions. I truly believe your course will bring joy and relief to many other expecting mothers.
Thank you once again!mother of three, holistic coach UK
I’m so grateful that Terka and her online pregnancy yoga and relaxation came into my life at just the right time! Thanks to her, I was able to truly enjoy both my first and now my second pregnancy even more—and most importantly, I made time just for myself, wherever I was. Terka’s voice always brought me a sense of calm and peace, helping me connect with myself and my baby—and honestly, that’s the most beautiful gift a pregnant woman could wish for. 🙂Stay-at-home mom, England
I enjoyed yoga and relaxation sessions with Terka throughout my entire third trimester—and even had my last session just two days before giving birth 🙂 With Terka, I finally felt like I was truly doing something good for my body and my baby. The breathing and relaxation exercises helped me calm down whenever something was weighing on me. As a bonus, I felt wonderfully prepared for birth, which turned out to be one of the most beautiful experiences of my life!Manager, Prague
Newly pregnant in 2014, I was certain that there had to be a way to feel balanced throughout my pregnancy — even with all the changes and challenges it brings.
Without hesitation, I decided to deepen my education in Australia and study prenatal and postnatal yoga, as well as yoga therapy.
Prenatal yoga helped me feel good, even as we moved from the other side of the world, not knowing exactly where we’d live or work.
It showed me that it doesn’t have to be complicated to ease back pain or headaches on my own, release heavy legs, stretch a stiff neck — and most importantly, calm my scattered mind.
It gave me TRUST — in my body, in my baby,
and most of all, in myself as a mother-to-be.
I didn’t panic — not even when I went into labor six weeks early…
Instead of the hypnobirth I had prepared for — with a doula, at a natural-birth-friendly hospital in Krnov — my waters broke in the thirty-fourth week, unexpectedly and without warning, in the heart of Prague.
Isinka’s birth was far from easy.
And yet, I was able to meet this unexpected moment with as much calm and openness as possible — and bring Isi into the world spontaneously.
The hardest part came afterward: being separated.
Isabella was taken to the neonatal unit, and I couldn’t be with her.
But I knew there was no point in fighting.
I chose to pour all my energy into her — sending her wave after wave of love.
In my heart, I was deeply with my baby girl.
At that time, I had no idea how much I would draw on what I had learned in motherhood.
Our daughter was a highly sensitive baby and toddler.
Her entrance into the world wasn’t soft.
Long cries, endless comforting, sleep deprivation…
All of it can shake even the most grounded mind.
Women after birth need our special care and attention —
not only because they carry and raise new life,
but because they themselves are the tender force
through which newborns become whole beings, ready for this world.
And that journey takes years.
Often, mothers have no space for themselves,
no time for even their most basic needs —
let alone nourishment for the soul.
My second pregnancy, unfortunately, ended in the second month.
This non-continuing pregnancy allowed me to see the miracle of life from the other side.
I often connected with my breath and listened to soothing meditations —
for gratitude, balance, and lightness.
I went through a month of pain and grief.
And yet, I trusted that nature knows exactly what is best for us.
Watching that tiny life slip away —
a life that had barely begun to take human form —
was devastating.
I had to release my expectations,
let go of regret.
We are not always the masters of our destiny…
I knew that healing could come only through full acceptance of what had happened.
With reverence, humility, and an open heart —
I said goodbye.
The power of ritual, breath, and touch became essential for me.
After giving birth to Gabriel, I experienced the loss of a baby for the second time.
This time, the journey was much longer, deeper, and more complicated.
During the pandemic, after several weeks of bleeding,
I eventually had to undergo a uterine curettage.
And although it may sound strange —
that procedure most likely saved my life,
and I was profoundly grateful for the opportunity.
It was during these sorrowful times that I once again came to understand
just how essential humility and faith in myself truly are.
Gabriel’s pregnancy, which began in January 2017, was DIFFERENT.
Gabriel’s pregnancy, which began in January 2017, was DIFFERENT.
I was deeply grateful for it and enjoyed it surrounded by my loved ones in my home country, the Czech Republic. On the other hand, it also brought new challenges. After my previous experience with a missed miscarriage, I spent the entire first trimester on an emotional rollercoaster.
In my yoga practice, I focused mainly on my mental well-being and communication with the baby. During relaxation, I worked on harmonizing both of us and wanted to explore all the dark corners of my soul. That’s also why I include a lot of meditations, relaxations, positive affirmations, and breathing techniques in my work. Once again, I had an amazing doula and hoped that this time, I would be able to benefit from her support.
I also needed time for myself and my new baby — something that doesn’t quite work out with a lively three-year-old running around. I found that the title of the book “Motherhood as a Meeting with One’s Own Shadow” hit the nail on the head for me 🙂 Fortunately, there’s also a book called “Your Child as an Opportunity for You” 🙂
Since I gave birth to my daughter prematurely, there was a high probability that it would happen again.
I decided that this time, I would really s l o w d o w n. I stayed home more and began to see everything from a different perspective.
I looked fear straight in the eyes, but I did not let it control me.
When I couldn’t give birth at home in the 40th week with my midwife (because she happened to be working one of her four hospital shifts that week!), I went to the hospital with my doula and Greg. That’s when the familiar discomfort started creeping in. After the initial exam, I was taken straight to the delivery room, and everything began to slow down.
The doctor asked, “Why isn’t labor progressing anymore? Do you want pain relief? Should we give you oxytocin?”
For a moment, I felt overwhelmed, but then I said ENOUGH.
I trusted my body and I trusted my baby, Gabriel.
When Gabriel was finally born about an hour later, with his little hand next to his face — in what they call the “Superman position” — without any intervention, I was the happiest mother in the world.
He was able to enter this world with love and respect.
Over time, I continued supporting women during pregnancy and postpartum, as well as after baby loss. I was also invited to work with women who are longing to conceive.
Their reactions to the gentle yoga practice completely disarmed me.
The sense of flow, connection with the body, deep breathing, loving guidance, and relaxation are incredibly helpful during this time of immense stress and pressure around conceiving a baby.
We were in our fifth year living in Prague when we decided to move to Tenerife and open space for another little soul.
“Teri, if you want to try a water birth, now is the time,” said the midwife one week after the “due date” of my fifth pregnancy (Isinka, Gábík, and two babies we lost).
In just three months on the island of Tenerife, we were lucky enough to find a school for the kids, a new home, and most importantly, a duo of midwives who support home births.
I had wished for a water birth since I was a little girl.
After several hours of waves at home, I immersed myself in the water…
The power of the wild waves is suddenly within me.
The embrace of warm, clear water.
Greg’s steady presence, strength, and connection.
I need him—I look into his eyes.
Orgasmic moans. Primal energy. Intensity.
I keep singing and listening to birth songs.
“The river is flowing,” is playing…
It’s been a long time, I feel warm. Can I really do this?
The pressure in my back is immense.
I feel our baby. Immense joy. I touch the hair.
Euphoria. Emotion. I can do this.
Two massive waves, deep sounds, the head is out.
There it is—huge relief, joy, beauty…
Time flows, but not for me.
The head turns toward me. It rotates.
Eyes open underwater.
Magnificence. The miracle of life.
Samuel is born.
I’ve been here for women for over 10 years.
I’m here for those who wish to birth with trust.
For women holding their newborn in their arms—while feeling like they’re slipping away themselves.
I’m here for women who’ve lost a baby—and need to walk through the darkness, but not alone.
For those longing to conceive, while their body remains silent.
And I’m here for every woman who wants to live in her rhythm—cyclically, joyfully, and playfully!
What matters most is to be yourself, to know your own visions and fears. To live your life—not someone else’s. Every woman is unique, just like her story.
Maybe you, too, are searching, unsure, or sometimes feel completely lost.
And that’s okay. It’s valid.
Our bodies go through so many emotional and hormonal shifts every single day.
Maybe you’re struggling with that imbalance.
I just want to tell you that when we tune into our cycle—whether it’s the pregnancy cycle, postpartum, or simply the menstrual one—everything starts to fall into place more smoothly and joyfully.
And even if some situations don’t go as you imagined, you’ll know you did your best.
You’ll accept the situation as it is.
You’ll gain trust in yourself as a woman and in your story.
And above all, you’ll fully enjoy this unrepeatable time in your life!
Wishing you a unique and unforgettable journey—from the heart.
With love,
Teri
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