Essential Postpartum Program
We see you, tired, healing, and wondering if your abs will ever feel like your own again. Our On-Demand Postpartum Program was made exactly for this chapter. Whether you're dealing with ab separation (hi, diastasis), pelvic floor weirdness (hello, sneeze pee), or just feeling like your body needs a serious reboot, we’ve got your back—and your core, and your pelvic floor.
This isn’t about “bouncing back” (eye roll). It’s about building back—with strength, grace, and zero pressure. Our classes are short (because time is a joke right now), easy to follow (even when you’re running on fumes), and designed by experts who actually get postpartum recovery. You can start wherever you are—on the floor, in your pajamas, with a baby attached to you—and move in a way that supports healing and makes you feel like a human again. Because you deserve more than “just rest” (though, also, please rest). You deserve to feel strong, supported, and like you again.
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This program is not intended to diagnose or treat any illness or injury. It is for educational purposes only. If you choose to try any of the exercises presented here you do so at your own risk. Please consult your physician before you start any exercise program.
Not every exercise is safe for every person. Correct execution of all exercise is imperative to prevent injury. Please consult with your healthcare professional if you have questions about exercise execution or if an exercise is right for you.
You are responsible for yourself and will not hold Mayra Helwig or Ima Yoga LLC liable for any illness or injury.
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PLEASE READ Essential Postpartum Guide
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Pelvic Floor Engagement Guide
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Postpartum Start Here!
Welcome to the Postpartum Yoga and Pelvic Floor Recovery Program. It provides new mothers with a comprehensive guide to regain strength and stability. This program focuses on gentle yoga poses and exercises specifically designed to heal and strengthen the core and pelvic floor muscles, promoting ...
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360 Breathing 101
Discover the fundamentals of 360 breathing and pelvic floor health with this introductory class. Learn techniques to engage your diaphragm and core muscles effectively, enhancing breath control and strengthening your pelvic floor. Perfect for improving posture, reducing stress, and supporting ove...
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What the heck is the pelvic floor?
Discover the importance of the pelvic floor in postpartum recovery in this informative video. Learn about its functions, how childbirth impacts it, and essential exercises to strengthen and heal. Perfect for new mothers looking to regain control, improve stability, and enhance overall well-being....
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Understanding Your Postpartum Body
Explore the general changes in a woman's body during the postpartum period in this insightful video. Understand physical and hormonal shifts, healing processes, and emotional adjustments. Ideal for new mothers seeking to navigate this transformative phase with knowledge and confidence, fostering ...
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Transverse Abdominis Activation
Strengthen your core with this introductory video on activating your transverse abdominis! Discover essential techniques to engage this deep abdominal muscle, improve stability, and enhance overall fitness. Perfect for beginners and fitness enthusiasts looking to build a strong foundation and ach...
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Flared Ribs and Posture
Discover how posture and breathing impact rib flare in this enlightening video. Learn about the connection between alignment and respiratory patterns, and how improper habits can contribute to rib flare. Gain practical tips and exercises to improve posture, enhance breathing, and achieve a balanc...
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Postpartum Massage
Treat yourself and your fascia with this soothing postpartum massage video! Discover techniques to release tension, improve circulation, and promote healing. Perfect for new mothers seeking relaxation and recovery, this guide will help you nurture your body and rejuvenate your well-being. Indulge...
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Full Ab Engagement
This program is not intended to diagnose or treat any illness or injury. It is for educational purposes only. If you choose to try any of the exercises presented here you do so at your own risk. Please consult your physician before you start any exercise program.
Experience full abdominal activa...
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Deadbugs
Advance through different levels of difficulty for deadbugs to help practice breathing under brace in this video! Learn how to progressively challenge yourself while maintaining proper breathing techniques and core stability. Perfect for all fitness levels, enhance your core strength and control ...
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Glute Bridges for Mom Butt
Combat "mom butt" with targeted glute bridge exercises in this empowering video! Learn effective techniques to strengthen and lift your glutes, improving overall hip stability and posture. Perfect for postpartum moms looking to regain shape and confidence, these exercises will help you achieve a ...
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Glute Abductor Activation
Engage your glute abductors with this essential postpartum workout program! Learn targeted exercises to strengthen and tone your hips, improve stability, and support overall lower body strength. Ideal for new mothers, these routines will help you regain balance, enhance mobility, and boost your f...
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Let’s Fix Your Posture
Discover essential tips to improve your postpartum recovery by addressing basic posture concerns. Learn effective strategies to alleviate discomfort, enhance healing, and support your body's return to pre-pregnancy alignment. Prioritize your health and well-being with these simple yet impactful p...
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Pelvic Floor Levels
Learn how to engage your pelvic floor at varying intensities to aid your postpartum recovery. This video guides you through exercises designed to strengthen and support your pelvic floor muscles, promoting healing and improving overall wellness. Adapt the intensity to suit your individual needs a...
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Power of Lunges
Enhance your postpartum strength with this targeted lunge exercise program. Focused on rebuilding lower body strength and stability, these lunges are designed to be safe and effective for new mothers. Follow along to regain muscle tone, improve balance, and support your overall recovery journey.
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Hypertonic vs Hypotonic Pelvic Floor
In this video, we explore the differences between a hypertonic and a hypotonic pelvic floor. A hypertonic pelvic floor is overly tight and tense, causing pain and difficulty relaxing. In contrast, a hypotonic pelvic floor is too weak and loose, leading to issues like incontinence and lack of supp...
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Deep Core Engagement
Learn how to use your deep core! Discover techniques to engage and strengthen the muscles that support your spine and pelvis. This practice enhances stability, improves posture, and reduces the risk of injury. Perfect for all fitness levels, it ensures a stronger foundation for all your physical ...
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Understanding Your Infrasternal Angle
Understand your Infrasternal Angle and how it is impacted by pregnancy and rib gripping. Learn about this crucial anatomical feature, how pregnancy alters it, and the effects of rib gripping. Gain insights into maintaining proper posture, breathing, and comfort during pregnancy, ensuring a health...
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Squats and Back Breathing
Master 360 breathing in a squat! Learn back breathing for pelvic floor lengthening and support. This technique enhances your squat practice by promoting deep, diaphragmatic breaths, improving core stability, and providing essential pelvic floor support. Perfect for all fitness levels, it ensures ...
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Progressive Overhead Lifts
Join us for a guided postpartum fitness session, focusing on safely progressing through a weighted overhead workout. Designed to rebuild strength and confidence, this routine is perfect for new mothers looking to regain their fitness. Follow along and embrace your journey to recovery and renewed ...
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Coming Full Circle Postpartum
This program is not intended to diagnose or treat any illness or injury. It is for educational purposes only. If you choose to try any of the exercises presented here you do so at your own risk. Please consult your physician before you start any exercise program.
Experience full engagement yoga ...
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Finding Balance Postpartum
Join this postpartum yoga class to master balancing poses that enhance stability and core strength. Tailored for new mothers, these poses support recovery by improving balance, coordination, and muscle tone. Follow along to regain confidence in your body's abilities and promote overall wellness d...
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Dynamic Engagement
Level up your postpartum recovery with this dynamic core and pelvic exercise class, perfect for runners. Intensify your workouts with targeted moves designed to strengthen your core and pelvic muscles. Enhance your stability, endurance, and overall fitness as you safely progress through these cha...
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Turning Up Tabletops
Level up your tabletops with these movements! Enhance your yoga practice by incorporating dynamic variations to the classic tabletop pose. These movements focus on building core strength, stability, and balance. Perfect for all levels, this session will refine your technique and add a fresh chall...