Depending on your situation (if you have had a standard birth or a c-section), your recovery time may vary. After a standard birth it is usual to wait for 6 weeks before returning to basic yoga practice and 3 months after a c-section . I also advise all new mothers to check with your doctor before starting any exercise plan if they have any concerns about their health. However, that is not to say you cannot do anything before this time. There are gentle stretches you can begin as soon as you feel upto it. You may be feeling tired and a fitness routine might be the last thing on your mind, you have a new baby and there is just no time. You know best and when you feel ready you can begin at your own pace. However, some new mothers have a lot of energy and want to regain their muscle tone as quickly as possible so it is fine to begin soon after the birth as long as you take things slowly.

See the ‘0-12 weeks’ page for short routines you can practice alone or with your baby in the first few weeks after the birth. Yoga Baby TV is designed for mothers from 6-12 weeks after birth onwards and you should not attempt the yoga demonstrated before this time. Be patient!

In this weeks yoga baby we look at tightening the tum again after the birth of your baby. This episode also includes Miller’s attempt to knock the camera over!