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Inspired by Masaba Gupta, here are five easy yoga poses that you can perform for effective postpartum recovery.
Masaba Gupta recently welcomed a daughter with Satyadeep Mishra.
Ace fashion designer Masaba Gupta recently welcomed her first child with husband Satyadeep Mishra. Throughout her pregnancy journey, she has been quite candid on social media. She used her platform as a medium where she talked about all aspects of pregnancy. Now, that she has welcomed her daughter, she is seen talking about returning back to fitness and exercise postpartum.
Taking to her Instagram, Masaba Gupta shared a video of herself performing the chakrasana yoga pose. She was seen dressed in a maroon t-shirt which she had paired with a pair of black leggings. She started with lying on her back with her feet apart and knees bent. Slowly, she placed her palms under her shoulders and lifted her hips. She wrote, “The first Chakrasana postpartum feels like being reborn. But no better way to end a year… or start a new one for that matter.”
Take a look at the video here.
Yoga is a great way to get back into your fitness regime postpartum. Chakrasana is known for strengthening the weakened muscles after childbirth. Postpartum yoga can be a wonderful way to regain strength, flexibility, and relaxation after childbirth.
Here are five easy yoga exercises that you can perform for safe and effective postpartum recovery. It is essential to consult your doctor before starting any exercise after childbirth.
Cat-Cow Pose (Marjaryasana-Bitilasana)
This gentle movement helps relieve tension in the back, shoulders, and neck while gently engaging the core and pelvis. Start on your hands and knees in a tabletop position, with wrists directly under your shoulders and knees under your hips. Inhale as you drop your belly toward the floor and lift your head and tailbone (Cow pose). Exhale as you round your spine, tucking your chin and tailbone (Cat pose).
Child’s Pose (Balasana)
This pose gently stretches the back, hips, and thighs while allowing you to reconnect with your breath. Start in a kneeling position, then lower your hips toward your heels while stretching your arms forward and lowering your forehead to the floor.
Pelvic Tilts
Pelvic tilts strengthen the pelvic floor and lower abdominal muscles, which are important areas affected during childbirth. Lie on your back with knees bent and feet flat on the floor, hip-width apart. Inhale to prepare, and as you exhale, gently tilt your pelvis upward by engaging your lower abs. Flatten the lower back against the floor.
Bridge Pose (Setu Bandhasana)
This pose strengthens the glutes, lower back, and core muscles while also opening up the chest and hips. Lie on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor, hip-width apart. Inhale as you lift your hips towards the ceiling, engaging your glutes and core. Your shoulders and feet should remain on the floor.
Seated Forward Bend
This pose gently stretches the hamstrings, and lower back, and helps promote relaxation. Sit with your legs extended in front of you and your feet flexed. Inhale as you lengthen your spine, then exhale as you slowly hinge forward at your hips, reaching for your feet or shins. Keep your back straight as you fold forward. Hold the stretch for 20-30 seconds, breathing deeply.
