6. Side-lying Position
Lie on your either left or right side with head resting on your arm or a pillow. Then put a pillow in between your thighs to support your hips. Then breathe deeply and exhale. You may repeat several times and do the same lying on the other side.
While side-lying, you may let your toddler play on either in front of you or at your back. This position is a good resting pose to relax your body after a very tiring and active day.
7. Baby Breathing
Sit on a pillow in a cross-legged position then hold your baby in front of you. Close your eyes and breathe deeply through your nose, keep your face relaxed. You may also gently rock your baby in your lap as you breathe in and exhale. This is an effective position for your inner thighs.
8. Downward V-shaped Kiss
Keep a downward V-shaped while your toddler is lying underneath. Inhale then bend your elbows wide open and come down to give your toddler a kiss. As you exhale, return to your starting position. You may repeat this for ten times.
Your toddler may enjoy this yoga exercise and may keep you from doing it more even after the ten repetitions. This position will strengthen your inner core and legs.
9. Hop Along Style
Lie on your back with knees bent upward placing your toddler securely on your shins. Bounce him safely while holding on his hands or body. Keep your upper body steady and make sure that it is your legs that are moving as you bounce. Try singing as you bounce him along for your toddler to enjoy. Then extend your legs and slide your little baby for a kiss. You may repeat this as long as you can handle. This exercise will help strengthen your leg muscles and thighs.
10. Standing Forward Bend
Stand straight with feet 3-inch apart. Rest the hand beside your body and palms facing thighs while your toddler is lying on the mat in front of you. Breathe deeply and bring your hand above the head with palms spread out. Bend stoward your toddler while breathing out. You may kiss him and hold him tight, hold the position, and breathe normally for 10 seconds. Take a deep breath and lift your body away from your toddler while going back to starting position. This exercise is good for your legs and back.
From the above-mentioned ten examples of yoga exercises with toddlers, the top three most recommended yoga positions would be the squatting, the angry cat, and the hop along style because these positions will definitely strengthen your legs, your back, and your entire body.
Having a baby does not mean that you will not be able to do anymore the things you usually do during your pre-natal years, just like working out and yoga exercises. In fact, practicing yoga with your baby is a fun activity that you and your toddler would enjoy.
Author Bio:
Susy Richards is a lovely mother of 3 girls (3 years, 4 years and 5) and a simple woman who is ready to share her priceless experience with other mommies around the world. She is an Advanced Practice Provider who passed birth doula and postpartum doula courses at Childbirth International in 2013. Susy is passionate about providing holistic care and is involved in pregnancy research currently publishing her articles concerning pregnancy on site www.rocketparents.com
