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Becoming a mom impacts every aspect of your life including your physical fitness. Motherhood helped me rediscover my passion for running. Hitting the trail, plus continuing to teach and practice yoga, has helped keep me fit, limber, and nimble, both physically and mentally. These acts of self-care help me find presence and connection with my body, breath, and emotions, even during the most difficult days. But in order to thrive as a runner, I’ve had to overcome various physical and emotional obstacles that are unique to motherhood. Pregnancy and the postpartum period can wreak havoc on the body and mind. Diastasis recti a separation of the rectus abdominis pelvic floor dysfunction, and hyper flexibility, as well as postpartum depression and anxiety, are all common physical and mental changes that can affect mothers’ ability to get their bodies moving. ....
3 Beginner tips Give yourself permission to make mistakes. Anything that comes up while you practice isn’t wrong it’s information. Aim for progress, not perfection. Simply being willing to try helps you become more embodied. Build body awareness incrementally. The ultimate goal of yoga asana is to develop a deeper, more mindful and attuned relationship with yourself which takes time and practice.
Photo: Ian Spanier 1. Anjaneyasana (Low Lunge) From Adho Mukha Svanasana (Downward–Facing Dog Pose), step your right foot forward, outside of your right hand. Keep your torso and both arms inside of your front leg. Bend your elbows and bring your forearms to the floor. Scoop your tailbone toward your ribs, lengthen your spine, and lift your abdomen. Press your left heel back. To decrease the left hip flexor stretch, release your back knee to the floor. Hold for 5–8 breaths. Repeat on the other side. ....