Post-natal Yoga › Sally Parkes

Online yoga is especially suitable for new mums who may be juggling a new routine, sleeplessness and isolation. Wait at least 6 weeks after giving birth to bond with baby and recover, but it’s important to consult with your doctor for advice on when to resume practicing yoga. Please don’t rush any exercise and listen to your body.

 

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  • Mum And Baby In A Hurry09:02
    Mum And Baby In A Hurry

    Sally Parkes

    For when you're really short on time, or you don't think baby has the attention span for a full class, this 'In a Hurry' Mum and Baby Yoga Class is here for you. With simple stretches to help you keep strong and fleixble during those first few months, and taking time to connect with baby.



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  • Mum and Baby: Move with Your Baby18:27
    Mum and Baby: Move with Your Baby

    Sally Parkes

    This mum and baby yoga class is suitable for babies from 5 - 7 months old. It's all about following your baby's lead, connecting with each other, and seeing where the stretches take you! You'll move gently with your breath whilst both mum and baby get some stretches. Plenty of ideas of how to incorporate yoga into your baby's life at an early stage, making both mum and baby happier and more relaxed.



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  • Abdominal Separation Recovery17:15
    Abdominal Separation Recovery

    Sally Parkes

    Diastasis Recti is the separation of the central abdominal muscles that sometimes occurs in post-natal women. The muscles can be gently encouraged back in to place with the right kind movements. This sequence takes you through a gentle series of asana that works the transverse and oblique muscles whilst minimising pressure in the abdomen and uterus, and encourages the central abdominal muscles back together. You will need a strap and the block.



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  • Gentle Post Natal Recovery19:08
    Gentle Post Natal Recovery

    Sally Parkes

    A yoga sequence that is suitable from twelve weeks post-natal, that incorporates gentle movements to stimulate the abdominal and pelvic muscles, whilst stretching the lower back, neck and shoulders. You will need a strap and a block.



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  • Post-Natal: Relax and Restore 23:13
    Post-Natal: Relax and Restore

    Sally Parkes

    Welcome home, you are free to relax! Sometimes with so much to do, we forget that our emotional batteries are nearly flat and become overwhelmed. Take time to focus on you and only you. Moving slowly and with ease, breathing deeply and thoughtfully, it's finally time to relax! You will need a bolster, strap and block.



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  • Post-Natal: Free Your  Spine22:25
    Post-Natal: Free Your Spine

    Sally Parkes

    Our spine is not only our physical back bone but also our emotional one, and as mums we need to maintain its health for us to do our work well whilst feeling supported. The sequence will work on strengthening and freeing the muscles around the spine and back area, the aim of which is to be strong when you need to be and flexible when you just need to ‘let go’. You will need a strap and a block.



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  • Subtle Hip Strength20:37
    Subtle Hip Strength

    Sally Parkes

    A class focused on strengthening the hips by incorporating bandha work into the asana. This will be followed with some slow hips stretches and releases that aim to ground our energy further and bring us back to the ‘here and now’. You will need a strap and a block.



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  • Post Natal: Standing Sequence For Strength19:58
    Post Natal: Standing Sequence For Strength

    Sally Parkes

    A standing sequence of asana that require subtle strength and focus to help us become grounded, and energetically root down in to the earth. Breathe deeply in to the abdomen whilst feeling supported by the earth. In this way we can come back to the 'now' and become more accepting of what 'is'.



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  • Post Natal: Energising Gentle Flow19:58
    Post Natal: Energising Gentle Flow

    Sally Parkes

    Progress continues from Sun Salutations by incorporating lunges and brief holds in plank position to energise a tired body. This will be balanced out with asana to strengthen the back area before stretching the whole body out to release tension.



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  • Post Natal: Gentle Hatha Flow20:49
    Post Natal: Gentle Hatha Flow

    Sally Parkes

    Starting with gentle and slow Sun Salutation variations that aim to free up the neck, shoulders and lower back, this class getting you in the flow after having a baby, followed by some focused core work, the aim of which is to reenergise the pelvic region and give your spine more support when carrying your child. You will need a mat, block and strap.



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  • Post Natal: Stretch And Breathe22:04
    Post Natal: Stretch And Breathe

    Sally Parkes

    A gentle sequence that focuses on the breath and making space, physically and emotionally. We will begin by mobilising each joint and gently moving and stretching the spine before working through a gentle hatha yoga flow and subtle breath awareness before moving into relaxation. You will need a bolster and a blanket. Suitable from about 8 weeks postnatal or 10 weeks+ if you had a c-section.



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  • Post-Natal Gentle Abs15:50
    Post-Natal Gentle Abs

    Sally Parkes

    This gentle abs class will gently help your abs to recover, great for post-natal, but wait for at least 8 weeks post-birth before doing this class and ask your health advisor before starting this class. Also great for any of us who are looking to gently get their core strength back following illness or surgery. You will need a block.



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  •  Gentle Yoga for C-Section Recovery15:41
    Gentle Yoga for C-Section Recovery

    Sally Parkes

    A short, gentle yoga class which is great for after you've had a C-section. This class will give your back and abdominals a breath of life again and a good stretch, whilst also focusing on releasing the shoulders. Try this class from 10 weeks after a C-section or abdominal surgery, and go really slowly and gently, always taking all movement slowly and mindfully. You will need a strap and a block.



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  •  Post C-Section Recovery with Fitness Ball12:10
    Post C-Section Recovery with Fitness Ball

    Sally Parkes

    A short movement class for women who have recently had a C-Section. This class uses a large fitness ball, the focus is on mobilising your lower back and starting to engage the abdominal muscles. You will need a large fitness ball and a yoga block. Depending on your own recovery, you might be able to start this class 10 weeks after your C-Section. Please consult a doctor before starting this class.



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  •  Mum and Baby Yoga21:09
    Mum and Baby Yoga

    Sally Parkes

    This class is for you to enjoy with your baby. Sally shows us ways we can stretch with your baby. After having a baby gentle stretches will help you to become a more mindful, fitter mum for all the picking up and work you're doing. This class incorporates your baby as part of the class and shows you how you can incorporate your baby as part of the class. Sally also shows us some nice stretches to relax your baby.



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