Get Back In Shape With Yoga

With a new baby in your life, hitting the gym may seem like an exercise in futility. Sleep deprivation and trying to find a sitter often stand in the way.

After your doctor clears you to exercise, moderate or low-impact programs such as yoga can strengthen core muscles, tone tummies and and help new moms regain strength.

Yoga can also help relieve neck or back pain, eases stress and more.  Even if you’ve had a  C-section or complicated delivery, you can feel good about yoga.

And since it’s not a competition, you can modify most yoga poses to accommodate your own comfort or skill level.

There are special yoga “recovery” poses that can help new moms get back into shape in short order.

Yoga class can also fuction as a support network for new moms, an opportunity to interact with women who share a common experience of a new birth, and getting themselves back in shape in a confortable, low-stress environment.

Getting enought rest, drinking lots of water and eating a healthy diet will also go a long way to helping you regain your pre-pregnancy body as soon as possible.