Postnatal Yoga poses are needed to make the body more flexible and also it helps mothers to lower down the stress level. It gives a good feeling to new mothers as they feel that they are taking out some time for herself. This month new mom should focus on stretching poses to release all the muscle spasm and relax all the muscles.
Chest Stretch:
This can be used as a warm-up pose after which high-level poses can be done.
Benefits:
Stretches, loosen, and relaxes the chest and upper back muscles, and eases muscle tension in the thorax.
How to Perform:
- Sit up straight in a cross-legged position.
- Keep your arms straight on the sides and your spine straight.
- Now close your eyes and inhale deeply, expanding your chest and abdomen muscles.
- Hold for five seconds and slowly exhale; pause for five seconds and inhale again, repeating the motion for at least twenty repetitions.
Note that this exercise has to be performed slowly, and in case of discomfort, breathlessness or dizziness, stop immediately.
Feet Stretch :
This pose is good for the lower part of the body.
Benefits:
Stretches the feet, exercises the calf muscles, and improves circulation.
How to Perform:
- Get into position by resting both knees and hands on the mat.
- Slowly walk your hand backward lowering your back till your bum has touched the heels of the feet.
- Now rest the bum on the heels of your feet and straighten your back.
- You should be sitting straight with your hand on your thighs, and your bum will be resting on the heels of your feet, at this point, the soles of your feet should feel stretched.
- Hold the position for eight seconds before relaxing.
- Repeat this movement five times and try to increase the holding time.
Perform these yoga poses with some sets of meditations and fill your body with all positive energy.