by Melissa Willets posted in Parenting

I recently shared a peek inside my life with a 4-year-old. ICYMI, here's a summary: Help!
What's that you say" I don't have any family that lives close by, my hubby works long hours, and my babysitter is rarely available" You mean, no help is on the way" Good thing I have found these 5 yoga poses, that assist me in coping with the behavior my daughter, um, has been employing of late to help me reach my personal development and character-building goals.
Here, I break down each pose, share a helpful tip to master the posture, suggest a mantra to assist you in getting the most out of the pose, and even recommend a post-workout beverage to pair with every pose. Momaste!

"Figure four, what the hell is happening right now"" pose. Use this when your child is acting totally unreasonably, and there's literally nothing you can do to make her stop, at least that you'd be proud of. Helpful tip: Focus on a drishti or focal point, like a toy your 4-year-old threw across the room in anger, to help with balance.
Suggested mantra: "I am not an exorcist, I am not an exorcist."
Sip: Lemon tea spiked with whiskey.

"Tantrum protection" pose. Assume this rejuvenating posture when your 4-year-old has thrown herself on the floor, and is screaming demands at you unintelligibly, at a volume typically reserved for a home invasion.
Helpful tip: Squeeze your elbows into your ears to drown out some of ...