Comments on: ask a yogi: yoga for runners and growing bellies

By: Katerine Alba

Katerine Alba — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 18:49:18 +0000

Appreciate it for helping out, good info. “I have witnessed the softening of the hardest of hearts by a simple smile.” by Goldie Hawn.

By: Nickie

Nickie — Sun, 09 Jan 2011 18:52:08 +0000

I have continued my yoga practice through 2 pregnancies and found that an Iyengar class was a wonderful choice for me. The use of props made poses more achievable as my belly grew. I also was able to enjoy handstands until the belly go too big for me to overcome gravity (2nd baby was HUGE) and headstands up until the very end. It felt great to get upside down as it changed the direction of the pull of gravity on my belly. My last headstand before birth was about 22 hours before the onset of labor.

By: Kim

Kim — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 22:52:53 +0000

I have also had a complete abdominal hysterectomy like you. I will tell you that it does take time. Mine has been 2 years and still my lower ab area is not just right. What I would recommend that helped me a lot was actually going to a physiotherapist. Mine put me right back on track and gave me exercises to do at home to help. My doctor recommended this to me and it was the way to start out.The scar tissue was really sore at first, but with a few appts, it didn’t hurt nearly as much. Make sure your Dr. gives you the green light though first. I started going 6 weeks after my surgery.

By: Zoe

Zoe — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 16:55:29 +0000

Skater – I’m a Stott pilates instructor and have become one since having surgery similar to yours and also pelvic radiotherapy. I’d recommend trying to see someone 1-1 if you can at least initially to do some very focussed and gentle exercises to build strength.

You will find that the scar tissue may be a little sore at first but gentle exercise will help it get supple again!

By: Skater

Skater — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 16:33:01 +0000

I’m recovering from a total abdominal hysterectomy, where all my muscles were cut horizontally. I’ve been restricted to gentle walking for the past couple of months, and I’m doing pretty well, energy levels have returned and pain is practically gone. The only thing is, I get swelling in my lower belly if I do too much, and generally that lower ab area looks lumpy, paunchy and horrible.

I’m hoping next week to get the all clear to start exercising again. Do you have any suggestions to help me gently rebuild core strength without damaging the delicate repair process going on inside?

By: kia

kia — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 16:26:46 +0000

for yoga and pregnancy see a certified prenatal yoga instructor if you can. there will be modifications for the phase of your pregnancy as well as any conditions that arise. in my practice I did inversions until baby went head down and it is crazy to see how my body changes day to day with my practice (I am certified for prenatal and watching these changes is wonderful and amazing)

By: Yvonne

Yvonne — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 00:20:09 +0000

Thanks to some yoga stretches I learned from my physical therapist, I completed my 2nd marathon (Boston) yesterday in 3 hours 34 minutes. Lululemon also furnished my outfit for the race, which was all too comfortable but a bit short on pocket space. Thanks Lululemon…love your products.

By: Jeff

Jeff — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 23:40:18 +0000

I wanted to say that yoga has done so much for my running. Since I added vinyasa yoga twice a week to my training, I recover quicker from my runs because of my increased flexibility and my form is better because of my increased core strength and improved balance.