Actress and yoga teacher Luise on being a mother and yoga during pregnancy

Luise Weiß, actress and yoga teacher, posed for our SS18 lookbook last summer during her first pregnancy.

Luise lives with her family in Berlin and modeled pregnant for our SS18 collection "Good Morning Guatemala" last summer. Today, she's enjoying being a mom and talks to us about how she balances childcare and work, and reveals the benefits of pregnancy yoga.

Luise Weiß in an interview with mara mea, Photo Credit: ©️Ev- Katrin Weiß

What does being a mom mean to you?

Everything. My little family is the most important thing to me. Being a mom grounds me. This unconditional love is the most beautiful gift nature could give me.

What did it teach you?

Planning my day well means having more freedom. I focus on the essentials. Time and peace for myself are now worth their weight in gold. I now enjoy every moment when I can just be with myself – even if it's just a trip to the bakery.

You're an actress and model. How do you balance your job and your childcare?

A Nigerian proverb says: “To raise a child, it takes a
whole village." In my case, it was my parents and my partner who supported me a lot. A good partner is the be-all and end-all! My parents supported me wherever they could, although both of them also work. This way, my child was able to get used to other caregivers early on, with whom he could feel safe even during the strange phases. We also decided to send our child to daycare at the age of one.

Luise Weiß at the photo shoot with mara mea

You also teach yoga classes for pregnant women and mothers at Spirit Yoga. What's so great about that?

Ideally, I accompany the future mothers throughout their entire pregnancy. Then I am lucky enough to meet the women again after the postpartum period and
Getting to know little babies is wonderful. It's wonderful to be able to accompany these women during this important and very sensitive time in their lives and to see how the new life develops. Prenatal imprinting also plays an important role: When mothers can relax in the classes, babies feel safe and secure in the womb. Mother and baby can learn to feel each other and build a healthy bond right there.

Luise Weiß doing pregnancy yoga, Photo Credit: ©️Ev- Katrin Weiß

On the subject of postnatal recovery: Why is exercise, especially yoga, important for new mothers?

During pregnancy, birth and the baby’s first year, the body performs
Breastfeeding is hard work. The muscles and pelvic floor are put under enormous strain, and posture often suffers as well. Furthermore, the body is exhausted, and resources dwindle during sleepless nights. Furthermore, a new mother often forgets to take care of herself and simply be there for her own body, but it's so important to think about rebuilding and the necessary relaxation. Because only when you feel comfortable in your body and do something for yourself can you also be there for others.

Last but not least: Your current mara mea companion in your everyday mom life and why you never want to give it up again?

My mara mea diaper bag senorita bella is extremely versatile and, with its colorful oriental patterns, is a mood boost for mom and baby.