About the Postnatal Recovery Collection
The collection comprises an introductory postpartum recovery foundations workshop, a 4-part progressive postnatal yoga series, as well as some extra resources to support you at this exhausting, transition time.
Practices explored include key postnatal recovery stretches, therapeutic exercises, postnatal yoga movement movement, breathing practices and guided relaxation, put together in short manageable sequences.
Practices in this collection are suitable from 1 week after birth, including after Cesarean birth (workshop only), and can be done with your baby near you (or with you).
No previous yoga experience required.
Together, these are designed to help you:
- reconnect with your body after birth
- gradually restore a sense of connection and strength with your abdominals, pelvic floor and back muscles (your ‘deep core’) and start addressing diastasis recti
- realign your body and regain better posture
- find ease through stretch and release of all these achy places that are so in demand when looking after a baby (your neck, shoulders, upper and lower back)
- learn how to transition safely from floor to sitting to standing, lifting and carrying your baby, to rebuild pelvis stability and protect your healing abdominals
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combat the inevitable stress of early motherhood, and help you restore your ability to rest and relax to replenish yourself
"The workshop was wonderful.
I wish I had known all this much earlier! Why do no one tell us all this?!"
- Golriz
"Amelie's classes have been a godsend.
A moment to pause, stretch and reset in the madness of motherhood."
- Emma
Contents
FAQs
When can I start ?
The contents of the postnatal recovery workshop are very gentle and therapeutic, and are suitable from 1 week after birth, including after cesarean birth.
Practices in the Reconnect series are suitable from 6 weeks after birth, or after your postnatal check, and are best explored after doing the workshop.
However, please be aware that everybody is different, every birth experience is different and that we all heal at a different pace. Always progress at your own pace.
If you are unsure as to the suitability of exercises for your particular situation, please talk to your midwife or GP.
Do I need any equipment?
No specific equipment is required.
You of course might want to have a yoga mat, although you can also safely practice on a rug or carpeted floor, or even in bed for some practices!
Other props that might be useful include yoga blocks (that can be replaced with books), a belt (I use a long scarf or bathroom robe belt instead!), and blankets or towels to provide padding.
What if I need more support?
If you feel you you like more personalised guidance with your postnatal recovery, I offer a package which include a bespoke, one-to-one online session where we will explore in details your situation and needs, and explore practices to support you exactly where you're at.