Too many of us jump back into a strength training regimen before our body is ready. Too many of us have created injury simply from not knowing what is and is not advisable at which stage post-partum. Take care with your postnatal body.
Avoiding Diastasis Recti
Please don’t rush into core exercises. No planking until you have less than a 2-finger spread or else you risk diastasis recti and/or a prolapsted uterus.
No bhanda pranayama or kapalabhati for a long time, or else you risk restarting lochia (postnatal bleeding) and possibly even hemorrhage. Trust me on this one.
Postpartum Healing Tips
Avoid open hip postures until your bones “have closed” and you lochia is no longer active. And most of all, be mindful of your new body. It took you nine months to get here. Give yourself at least that long to be fully back into your power.
Pregnancy is a gift. Your body just went through A LOT. Please don’t push it back “into shape” with force.
Be strong. Be mindful.
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“Aria’s yoga is a true blessing for prenatal and postnatal mothers and their babies. I have been going to her class for almost a year so I have a perspective from both sides of my labor. (I am tempted to get pregnant again just so I can stay in her class!) From my shaky first trimester to my overdue delivery, she has been a guiding light who helped me stay grounded, mobile, and present throughout my entire pregnancy. Her class provides a sacred space to connect with yourself and your baby, and other moms. A space to grow, transform and trust your inner strength and beauty – all helping you to prepare for labor. Now in postpartum, I find refuge in this class as new challenges of being a mom arise. The best part, however, about going to class now might be that I can make faces at my baby while dangling over her in half moon pose! The energy Aria brings, her knowledge, her power, her playlist, the meditations, the flow… everything about this class is, like I said, a true blessing for us all.” – Angie W., via YELP.
Aria thoroughly understands what your body is going through and designs each class with purpose. But perhaps, I’m the most grateful for her words of wisdom and affirmation. She begins and ends each class massaging your mind with just the right thoughts. My son is now 3 months old and I still go to Aria’s classes…and now my husband even joins! – Good Day LA and Fox Morning News Anchor – Julie Chang
Attending one of Aria’s pre and post natal yoga classes is like hitting the reset button! Whenever I leave her class, I feel refreshed in mind, body and spirit. She helps me to connect with my body and my baby. Aria is a very attentive teacher who is not afraid to come around and help when I am out of position. I love this, because I want to get the most out of my yoga practice. Not only all of that, but she creates a community like environment for us new Moms which I very much appreciate. This being my first child, I am so happy to have Aria and the other yoga Moms to get advice from and swap stories with. Can’t speak highly enough about Aria and the benefits of practicing yoga with her!” – Thea G.
