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Level 2
45 min

New Mama Practice

Pre/Post Natal | By Stephanie Snyder on Jul 21 2012
This practice is for the new mama who is ready to start putting things back together. Gentle core strengthening, a few standing poses, shoulder openers and pigeon pose. Finish with a side bend and straddle forward fold. This is a great practice to come back to several times a week to help regain strength while unwinding all of the tight spots that come from nursing, holding, and caring for your new little lump of joy.

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This practice is for the new mama who is ready to start putting things back together. Gentle core strengthening, a few standing poses, shoulder openers and pigeon pose. Finish with a side bend and straddle forward fold. This is a great practice to come back to several times a week to help regain strength while unwinding all of the tight spots that come from nursing, holding, and caring for your new little lump of joy.

Comments

  • Kara Aptor     Mar 19th, 2013
    Thank you! The abdominal sequence was perfectly paced to engage those post partum core muscles with intention and concentration. Lovely reminders of the patience needed to thrive in motherhood as well. Namaste!
    • stephanie snyder     Mar 19th, 2013
      Hey Kara- Beautiful, good to hear!
  • Shara Van Huss     Jan 27th, 2013
    That was just what I needed. The practice and your words of encouragement uplifted me and renewed my strength. Thank you!
    • stephanie snyder     Jan 28th, 2013
      Great to hear this Shara, SO glad to be able to help. Sending love.
  • Michelle Hayes     Oct 23rd, 2012
    Thank you! I am a fortysomething first-time mother of an 11-month old baby. Prior to and during pregnancy I was very active. It has been a struggle to return to my previous level of activity due to work, sleep deprivation and various "nursing injuries." I've had to rethink my notion of rigor. This practice was both challenging and nurturing, and I am very grateful, namaste.
    • stephanie snyder     Jan 28th, 2013
      Hey Michelle- I know, its a HUGE adjustment :) The nursing 'injuries' are always fun. Ive had my share. Im so glad this class was helpful to you. XOXO.
  • lauren buwalda     Oct 20th, 2012
    Thanks you! my whole body is sighing in relief...
  • Cheryl Parsons     Aug 12th, 2012
    Hi Stephanie, thanks so much! I am only 3 weeks postpartum so haven't got round to doing this yet, but just wondering if you can post some more sequences like this, maybe shorter? 20 mins, 30 mins? Looking forward to getting back into my practice xxx
  • Clifton Mosteller     Jul 29th, 2012
    Thank you so much for this! I am 9 weeks out and you answered every one of my body's needs in this class. THANK YOU!
  • Tom Tom     Jul 24th, 2012
    Thanks for posting another postpartum class, Stephanie. I'm 3 months postpartum and I appreciate this class dedicated specifically for new mamas to regain strength and stretch out those tight shoulders and hips! Wonderful!
  • yogagal      Jul 23rd, 2012
    You are one strong mama!! Have not delivered a baby recently and this practice was strong for me who sleeps 8 hours straight thru. So blessings to you and all the mama's completing this practice.
  • Nina Samuel-Camps     Jul 23rd, 2012
    Brilliant! Loved the practice and thank you so much.
  • Jessica Erickson     Jul 21st, 2012
    Stephanie, you inspire me! This class hit all the right spots for this new Mamma!!
    Big Thanks!
  • Zvonka Gazivoda     Jul 21st, 2012
    It is a nice and gently strng: ) practice, but I'm interested are poses like straddle forward fold, pigeon, Baddha Konasana, Warrior II and sim. contraindicated with having a history of post partum DSP (Diastasis Symphysis Pubis)?
    Thanx and Namaste!