Postnatal Yoga for Mother and Child

C.E. Stowe (Son of the writer Harriet Beecher Stowe) summed up common sense beautifully when he declared: “Common sense is the knack of seeing things as they are, and doing things as they ought to be done.” Common sense is rudimentary and well beyond basic, yet increasingly it seems that we live in a world that is completely devoid of this most basic line of thinking. How can this be? What caused this decline?

One would think that in this modern culture,which places such high value on education and intelligence, that common sense would be prevalent; but simple observations prove this is not the case. Education and intelligence are good, but having a society overrun by self absorbed, ego-controlled individuals is not. We place such a heavy burden on our youth, to perform well on tests and in school, that we lose touch with their innate inner intelligence early on.

During this time of becoming a new mom you are undoubtedly suffering from neck, shoulder, and arm pain from all those feedings and baby toting. The cow face pose is excellent to remedy these sore muscles, as well as any other slow arm and shoulder stretches. Due to lack of sleep you will be feeling a considerable loss of energy; poses like Warrior II can help bring some back. Although Warrior II can be demanding, it will gradually help you regain energy levels.

After college, people are urged to build careers, and this takes up the focus of the rest of their lives. At some point, marriage may come into play, and from that comes a new generation of children who will enjoy a few comfortable years as infants and toddlers. After that, children begin their own journey through the cycle of life.
There is nothing inherently wrong with this, but nothing inherently right either. From the start, we learn how to be doers and how to improve. We learn how to compare and judge, to compete and defeat. However, when do we learn how to be? Common sense is an important trait to master.

Also try holding your baby to your chest and practice deep breathing exercises; this can be an excellent soother for baby. Provide another great stress reliever for your baby by giving him or her a little massage. When baby is in a quietly alert mood, lay them out on a comfortable surface and rub their entire body using soft, slow motions, either dry or with baby lotion. Experiment with different types of touch to see what your baby prefers.
You are embarking on an incredible journey of a lifetime. Incorporate postnatal yoga into you and your baby’s daily routine and it will surely be a big help with dealing with all the stresses along the way.

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