5 Favorite Postpartum Yoga Poses For Moms

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Yoga is my go-to fitness routine. As a mom I need a one-stop shop to recharge physically and emotionally, and I like the whole mind/body/spirit thing which occurs in yoga practice. My technique certainly isn't perfect, but I like the growth and well-being yoga provides. So, I thought I would share with you my five favorite postpartum yoga poses for moms! They are wonderful beginner poses, and are great for building a foundation for more advanced positions.

Below I have included a list of my favorite poses with a link to how to properly do them, the reason I love them, and their benefits.


Child's Pose. This is the most basic of basic beginners poses, but it feels so good in stretching out the lower back and hips! Specifically after joints and ligaments have been stretched. It is also calms the brain and relieves stress. Yes, please!



Pigeon Pose. My hips get incredibly tight when I am pregnant and while my postpartum body is recovering for the first few months to a year. This pose is amazing for opening up the hip flexors and lengthening everything out. I feel like a new woman after spending a good minute or two relaxing into the pigeon pose.



Supported Shoulderstand. Okay, so I used to do this ALL THE TIME when I was a little girl. Seriously, I am pretty sure I started doing it when I was five while rolling around on the floor and watching Sleeping Beauty. (Not much has changed because I still do it and we just bought Sleeping Beauty.) The first time I heard of it as a legitimate yoga pose at the studio, I almost blurted out, "This is MY move!" in the middle of everyone's heat-induced trance. (For the record, hot yoga is the bomb.) Anyway, the supported shouldserstand is amazing for stretching the neck and shoulders, reduces fatigue, and tones the legs and saggy mom butt ;)

Plow Pose. This is a good one to transition into from the supported shoulder pose. It opens up the back, neck and shoulders, which is essential for we moms who spend hours slumped over feeding our babies! It also aids in digestion and detoxifying. I felt the benefits of it specifically after having c-section, because it took awhile to kickstart my pipes and get them working properly.



Tripod Headstand. I like to do the modified pose of this, which is the tripod headstand with the elbows on knees. The challenge of finding balance and attempting the headstand is fun, and I like the rush of blood to my head. It is said to be beneficial in relieving mild depression, stress and stimulating the pinal and pituitary glands. I need all of the above, because I have hypothyroidism and have dealt with the depression on and off throughout the years. I also feel like it always clears up my sinuses? That's just me, but it's worth a shot if you have a cold and stuffy nose you can't quite kick. Ain't nobody got time to be sick! (Especially if you're a mom!)

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I hope you will try out these yoga poses. Yoga is a great beginning step to being more active. (Take it from me.) I hope it can inspire you to live a more active and healthy life, even if you aren't a fitness nut. Feel free to reach out to me with any questions and have fun!