Yoga to Lose Post-Pregnancy Weight Gain

Pregnancy is undoubtedly a beautiful experience but also comes with its set of pros and cons (of course the pros nearly always outweigh the cons, for your baby makes it all worth it). One not-so-favourable after-effect of pregnancy is weight gain. It’s only natural because your body undergoes numerous changes during the process but it doesn’t mean that you need to stay with it always.

You can start working towards shedding off all the extra flab as soon as you feel that you’ve healed after delivery (and only you alone would be able to know when the right time is). While you’d hear lots of people discourage you from getting into rigorous gym routine just as yet, there are simple, stay-at-home ways which are equally effective, harmless, and allow you to keep an eye on the baby too. Try yoga and see for yourself!

4 Simple Yoga Poses for Post-Pregnancy Weight Loss

Cobra Pose (Bhujangasana):

This has a dual effect on a new mom’s body – helping to lose weight while fighting off the back pain after delivery. Try it 5-10 times a day to tone up buttocks, abdomen, and arms.

How to do:

1. Lie down flat on your stomach, placing your palms on either side of your chest.
2. As you inhale, lift yourbody placing the entire weight on your arms.
3. Hold in the posture for a minute and continue to inhale and exhale.
4. Slowly return to rest position.

Bow Pose(Dhanurasana)

Great for post-pregnancy tummy toning and restoring the core strength to aid in digestive issues after delivery. Try it a few times in a week to tighten up the belly again.

How to do:

1. Lie down on the stomach.
2. Bend your knees and hold them with your hands.
3. As you inhale, lift up your head slowly and stay in the pose for a few seconds.
4. Exhale and return to rest position.

Tiger Pose: (Vyaghrasana)

Another great one to shed off extra kilos and tone up thigh and abdomen muscles.

How to do:

1. Kneel down on your hands and knees.
2. Lift one knee and bring it in towards the chest.Bending your head inward too.
3. Hold this pose for a few seconds.
4. Now take the raised knee backwards, stretch your leg and raise your head up.
5. Repeat the pose with the other leg too.

Pigeon Pose:(Kapotasana)

It works great on toning the lower part of the body – thighs, hips, and buttocks, and also helps deal with urinary infection quite common in new moms.

How to do:

1. Kneel down and stretch one leg backwards.Bend the other one such that it rests near the pelvic bone.
2. Place your hands on the floor and hold in this position for a few seconds.
3. Now repeat with the other leg.

Conclusion

Now you can lose weight after delivery by doing these simple yoga poses. Besides, they will help in overall healing of your body, restoring it to normal health.