Try These 5 Yoga Poses – Is Your Stomach Hanging After a Cesarean Delivery?

Have you had a C-section delivery a few months ago and are looking to reduce belly fat? Well, in this article, we have listed some yoga poses that can help you begin your weight loss journey.

Weight gain during pregnancy is natural. However, after a C-section delivery, most women have to put in considerable effort to reduce the accumulated fat near their waist.

If you are one of those women seeking ways to lose weight and belly fat after a C-section delivery, the yoga poses mentioned in this article can be of great help. These yoga poses can help you reduce belly fat without excessive strain.

Which yoga poses can women do after a C-section delivery? Here, Yoga instructor Kamlesh Singh from Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow, shares his insights.

1. Chaturanga Dandasana or Plank Pose (For Belly Fat):

Some people also know it as the Plank Pose. It is one of the most effective yoga poses for reducing belly fat. In this yoga pose, you need to maintain balance on your toes and palms for at least 30 seconds.

Plank not only burns belly fat but also strengthens the core and improves flexibility.

How to do it:

• Lie down on your stomach.
• Place your palms near your chest on the floor.
• Lift your entire body up on your toes and palms.
• Keep your body straight.
• Hold this position for at least 50 seconds.  

2. Ustrasana or Camel Pose (For Belly Fat):

Once your doctor gives you the green light for yoga, you can try this pose. It strengthens the abdominal muscles and also works on your thighs, back, arms, and shoulders, providing relief from joint pain.

How to do it:

• Sit with your knees bent.
• Reach back and hold your heels with your hands.
• Lift your chest and lean backward.
• You’ll feel a stretch in your abdomen.   

3. Bhujangasana or Cobra Pose (For Belly Fat):

This yoga pose is easy to perform and puts a lot of pressure on your abdominal muscles. It’s considered one of the best yoga poses for strengthening the spine and relieving back pain. It also helps reduce belly fat.

How to do it:

• Lie down on your stomach.
• Place your palms near your chest.
• Lift your upper body while keeping your pelvis on the floor.
• Stretch your neck backward.   

4. Tadasana or Mountain Pose (For Belly Fat):

In Sanskrit, “Tadasana” means mountain. This asana improves balance, works on muscles, and reduces belly fat effectively.

How to do it:

• Stand straight.
• Raise your hands above your head.
• Stand on your toes.
• Stretch your body upwards.
• Hold for a few seconds.

5. Navasana or Boat Pose (For Belly Fat):

This yoga pose is a bit challenging initially but becomes easier with practice. It targets the abdominal muscles, making it an excellent choice for reducing post-C-section belly fat.

How to do it:

• Sit with your back straight.
• Lift your legs off the ground.
• Balance on your buttocks.
• Stretch your arms parallel to the ground.
• Hold for a few seconds.

You can effectively reduce belly fat by practicing these yoga poses after a C-section. If you want more information about yoga, please let us know in the comment section below. If you enjoyed this article, please share it. Stay connected for more such stories related to life.