How to practice postpartum yoga?

Postpartum yoga is becoming more and more fashionable and popular now. Many pregnant mothers will start to learn it after giving birth, thinking that it can help shape their body and help them recover quickly. But how should we practice postpartum yoga specifically? For this purpose, the editor has specially found some useful information. Next, let’s take a look at the key points of common movements.

1. "Cobra pose" yoga. Action description: Lie prone, put your feet together, put the insteps of your feet on the ground, tuck your chin in, touch your forehead to the ground, bend your elbows, place your hands flat on your chest, and regulate your breathing. Inhale, tilt your head up and back, and at the same time slowly lift your upper body off the ground (feel like you are bending your spine backwards section by section, using your abdominal muscles rather than your arms), place your navel and abdomen on the ground, look forward, and maintain normal breathing. As you exhale, continue to bend your back backward and move your eyes left and right at the same time.

2. Supine waist twisting yoga. Action description: Lie on your back, bend your knees to your chest, open your hands on both sides, at right angles to your body, with your palms facing down. Inhale, and while exhaling, slowly fall to the right side with both knees, trying to keep your knees on the ground. At the same time, try not to leave the left hip off the ground. Turn your head to the left and look at your left hand. Keep your shoulders flat on the ground. Twist your waist instead of your chest. Hold for 5-8 breaths. Then inhale and slowly return your head and knees to the starting position. Exhale, kneel to the left, turn your head to the right and look at your right hand, and hold the breath for 5-8 times.

3. “Hips Balance” Yoga. Action description: Sit on the mat, stretch your legs forward, grab your ankles, and lift your sternum. As you inhale, lift your feet off the ground, forming a "V" shape with your body. You can also grab the soles of your feet or big toes. If you can't reach them, you can just clasp your hands together under your knees.

These movements are some of the most basic in postpartum yoga. The editor describes each step in great detail, and mothers can follow them accordingly. However, some of the movements are still difficult, so it is best for everyone to sign up for a training class so that their movements can become more standard.