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title: "Gentle Postpartum Yoga for New Moms | Start Your Recovery"
description: "Start your postpartum recovery with gentle, 10-minute yoga sessions. Safe for C-section and natural birth, focusing on pain relief and healing."
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last_updated: 2026-01-25
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# Gentle Yoga for Postpartum Recovery

Tribe Verified · Safe yoga for postpartum recovery

By [Sakshi Jain](https://mytribe.in/sakshiyogastudio) · Live online classes via Google Meet · ₹1,199 Per Month (estimate)

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Feeling stiff and overwhelmed after delivery is normal. These gentle, 10-minute routines focus on Sukshm Vyayam to help you heal, release tension, and slowly build your strength back.

## Photos and videos

- [Video: Let's begin your healing journey together. This is Day 1 of my post delivery yoga series, suitable for both C-section and normal delivery recovery. We focus on soft, soulful movements to gently reactivate your body.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3f2a62fb-e591-4a74-a60e-df4f93211881)
- [Video: Feeling stiff and sore after delivery? I've been there. These five gentle stretches were my starting point. They help relieve aches from birth and the demands of a newborn, making you feel lighter and more comfortable in your body.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d47120b8-9361-468e-a114-f9e788c76e42)

## About Gentle Start: Your First Steps After Delivery

You do not need to rush back into intense workouts to see progress. The exercises here focus on Sukshm Vyayam, which are subtle movements designed to wake up your muscles without straining your body. Whether you had a C-section or a normal delivery, these movements help improve circulation and reduce the stiffness that comes with nursing and caring for a newborn.

### Why Start with Gentle Movements?
When you first get home from the hospital, your body is still healing. Diving into high-intensity cardio or heavy lifting often does more harm than good. My approach begins with *Sukshm Vyayam*—the practice of subtle movements that target joints and connective tissues.

### Addressing Postpartum Stiffness
Many new mothers suffer from "nursing neck" and shoulder tension from constantly holding their baby. These 10-minute sessions are specifically crafted to:
*   Release tightness in the upper back and shoulders.
*   Improve blood flow to reduce calf and foot aches.
*   Gently wake up your core muscles for future strengthening.

### Safe for Your Body
Whether you are recovering from a C-section or a vaginal birth, these movements are designed to be low-impact. We prioritize your recovery speed, not anyone else's. You will find moves like seated side twists and gentle neck rotations that require zero equipment and can be done from the comfort of your bedroom. The goal is to make movement feel like relief rather than a chore. Consistency is key, and just 10 minutes a day can shift how you feel physically and mentally.

## About Sakshi Jain

Hi, I am Sakshi. I know exactly how that postpartum body feels—the back pain, the fatigue, and the nursing neck. I built these gentle flows to help you move through the healing process safely, just like I did after my own delivery.

[See all of Sakshi Jain's services](https://mytribe.in/sakshiyogastudio)

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