5 Amazing Postnatal Yoga Poses For New Moms

Most individuals are aware of the benefits of yoga during pregnancy, but you would cheer up to know that yoga is also tremendously beneficiary in postnatal recovery. Yoga connects the body with breath and aids new moms to not only again get in shape, but also to avail physical recovery and combat stress. It is but advisable to first go for a thorough checkup from your doctor to begin with such an exercising regimen. If your doctor shows a green chit and you are all set to go then check out these amazing 5 postnatal yoga poses for new moms.

Pose 1 – ‘Kegels’ Exercise

New moms can begin this yoga pose right after the birth of their child and continue with it for a longer period of time to develop strong leg muscles. This yoga posture is also known as ‘pelvic floor’ yoga as it requires squeezing of the muscles in your pelvic floor. During this yoga pose the urine flow is stopped, and hence, it is recommended to hold this position for not more than 5 minutes. Therefore, you have to squeeze this position for five minutes, hold for another five minutes and then release for further five minutes. The pattern can be repeated for 10 times during a single exercise session.

Pose 2 – Apanasana

It is another great postnatal yoga pose for new moms that involve suppression of the knees to the chest. For this position, you have to lie down on the floor on your back and fold your knees and bring it down to your chest. During this exercise, you must allow your breath to even out and release it when you begin rolling out your legs away from the chest. It is a great exercise to flatten abdomen muscle and tone the overall body shape. You can repeat this exercise 10 to 20 times, or start from a low count in the beginning and then increase it to an increased number.

Pose 3 – Warrior 2 Position

Also known as Virabhadrasana it is a muscle strengthening and heat generating pose that will boost energy within your entire body. Stand sideways on the floor or on your yoga mat. Widen your feet as much as you can expand your arms. Now point your front forward and bend your front knee over the ankle while expanding your arms straight. Ensure that both your arms rest in a straight line with your shoulders. While your torso aligns over the hips, you need to hold this position for 10 minutes for each side.

Pose 4 – Supta Badakonasana

It is an amazing restorative pose and a gentle heart and hip opening pose that require you to lie down on your back with your knees open out to the respective sides and your bottom of the feet joined together. If you feel uncomfortable, then you can place pillows or blankets under your knees for proper support. Placing pillows will also reduce the strain on the hips. Hold this position for 5 to 10 min and then rest. You can repeat this position for a couple of times if you wish.

Pose 5 – Eagle Pose

It is a balancing pose that helps to strengthen the core muscles while opening the shoulders and hips. You have to stand with your knees bend and your feet parallel. Now lift one of your legs and wrap it around while hooking your toes outside of the ankle. Simultaneously wrap your arms. Hold this position for 10 minutes and repeat on the other side.

Daily following a yoga routine can help modify the changes that your new body requires. It can help you stay relaxed and boost your energy and mood levels. So start practicing these wonderful yoga poses right away to develop a mentally, physically and emotionally strong body even after the labor.