By Gia Calhoun Many new mothers underestimate the role of breath work and exercises in postpartum recovery. We at Women Fitness got in touch with Gia Calhoun, a Pilates teacher based in Los Angeles, to answer common concerns often raised by new mothers. Gia has been part of Pilates Anytime since 2013, where she also served as Vice President, and she continues to be … [Read more...]
Postpartum Recovery Poses by Jessica Gershman (The Zen Mommy).
Yoga practice has such naturally calming effects it is perfect for postpartum. Becoming a mother is a stressful time and you are generally working on very little sleep. Even when cleared for exercise, your body has been through such miraculous changes over the last 9 months, traditional more high impact workouts can be detrimental for recovery. Scientifically we know yoga can … [Read more...]
