Ma Temple
Movement
Gentle movement practices can feel really good after birth as your body recovers but are also supportive to new demands of carrying and holding a new baby.
The sequences here are short and sweet and can be practiced in a bed, in the kitchen, on a chair or at a wall so no special equipment needed. The focus is on particular key areas, such as the neck, shoulders, wrists, any areas that might experience tension, so you can dip in and out with either your baby on or beside you or on your way to the kitchen or the loo. They are suitable for all postpartum bodies, and the intention is mainly to relieve tension, boost circulation, and create gentle strength in these very early days.
It is important to listen to your body at all times and only practice what feels good or needed.
Bed Legs
Super simple movement practice to enjoy from the comfort of your own bed and is suitable from day one post birth. Focusing on the feet, which boosts the circulation up the legs that will nourish the pelvis and pelvic muscles.
Much needed in the early days.
Can be practiced in bed or on the floor.
Neck Release
A practice to free tension and tightness in the neck. This is an invitation to move slowly and release gripping or holding in the neck area.
Can be practiced in bed, on a chair or on a ball.
Shoulder Freedom
Short, simple movement practices for tight shoulders. Lubricating the joints, stimulating blood flow, and boosting circulation to relieve and ease tension in the muscles and the joints of the shoulders.
Can be practiced in bed, on a chair or on a ball.
Wrist Relief
The practices included here are to support tired, sore wrists and hands. These strengthening exercises help to create strength as well as ease discomfort.
Can be practiced in bed, on a chair or on a ball.
Wall Exercises
This set of sequences has been created for you to practice on the way to the bathroom, in the kitchen waiting for the kettle to boil, or if your babe is in the arms of another or asleep. Anytime you can grab yourself a few minutes to be at the wall and enjoy some side stretches, shoulder and chest openers, and spine releases.
Can be practiced at a wall, a closed door or a work surface.
Baby Steps
A mindful slow sequence to practice when you want a bit more movement freeing up the feet and ankles, arms and shoulders and lubricating the hips and spine and working with the core gently.
On a mat or free space in your home.
How will you tend to yourself today ?
Gentle movement practices can feel really good after birth as your body recovers but are also supportive to new demands of carrying and holding a new baby. Suitable for all postpartum bodies, and the intention is mainly to relieve tension, boost circulation, and create gentle strength in these very early days.
According to Ayurveda, the first 10 days post birth is essential in restoring and strengthening the digestive fire, and supporting the physical, hormonal, mental and emotional changes, post birth, through mineral rich, easy to digest warming foods.
Rest can be experienced in a few ways, apart from sleeping and napping when you can. Rest can be experienced through listening to a guided relaxation, or a breathing practice, self-massage, a foot bath or enjoying a cup of tea staring out the window can also feel supportive at this time, especially if you manage to have a few moments to yourself.