Thank you.

Thanks Cait....video is so good you explained very nice and clearly. I love it...

Truly thank you for this video. It’s giving me so much support as I heal.

@CaitAllison

4 жыл бұрын

Hooray! I am so glad to hear that you found the video useful and supportive! Warmest blessings to you on your healing journey :)

I just completed your workout. Thank you. I've tried a few here on youtube and you've explained and demonstrated the exercises best. I've added this to my workout.

@CaitAllison

6 жыл бұрын

Hi Adero, Thanks so much for your feedback! I am so happy that you found the video, and delighted to hear you've added it to your workout. If any questions should arise, please don't hesitate to reach out!

Exercises start at 4:45

@CaitAllison

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment! I hope you are enjoying the video :)

This video is the best for DR exercise. Thank you for doing this 🙏🏼 I subs

Great work!

just bump into this video and i think it is very help full! a lot of people doesn't know or understand what a Diastasis Recti is. Thanks for this wonderful exercises and the information.will try to do them daily.

@CaitAllison

4 жыл бұрын

Hooray!! I am so thrilled to hear that this video was useful and helpful to you! I am so glad that you found value in it and I look forward to hearing more about your journey and results with the exercises. I am always here to answer any questions that come up. Warmest blessings to you!

Thanks for replying to my message. I look forward to seeing the new video. Thanks again & God bless

Thank you so much

@CaitAllison

5 жыл бұрын

So happy that it was helpful for you!!

Thank you for the video!

@CaitAllison

3 жыл бұрын

So glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for taking the time to comment. Wishing you warmest blessings :)

Thank you so much for this!

@CaitAllison

4 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! I am so happy to hear that it was helpful. If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out!

This worked wonders thank you so much

@CaitAllison

5 жыл бұрын

Hooray! I am so thrilled that it worked so well for you!

This is wonderful, exactly what I was looking for. I had a baby about 8 weeks ago and have some separation. I will do this regularly! Thank you!

@CaitAllison

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Danielle, thanks so much for writing! I am so glad to hear the video was helpful and feels like a fit for you. Congratulations on your baby! Warmest blessings to you :)

thanks!

@CaitAllison

6 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

Caitlin, Thank you very much for this. Your video has really effective moves while respecting the principle of Yoga.

@CaitAllison

6 жыл бұрын

So happy that you enjoyed the video :) Warmest blessings to you!

Thank you very much for this video. It is incredible. I had twins 5 and half years ago. I realized I had diastasis recti when the kids were 2 years old. I had never heard of it before. I am 110 lb and 5'5. I always did sports and I am quite active in gerneral. However, my belly did not recover and also I started feeling back pain often. I signed up for an online program that focused on correct posture and relaxation exercises two years ago and I had a good progress. I came across your video a few months ago and I have been doing it since then (at least 5 times a week) and it is incredible. I thank you very much. I am not ready to move to the 2nd one you have yet, but hopefully soon :) Greetings from BULGARIA!

@CaitAllison

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Deni, thank you so much for writing and sharing your testimony. I am so glad to hear that the practice has been helpful and supportive for you! Hooray!! It warms my heart to hear from moms all over the world feeling empowered with knowledge and tools to address diastasic recti. Warmest blessings to you! And if you ever have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out!

Whoooo hoooo!!!! Everyone let's hear 👂 it for the BEST physical therapist ever on KZread...... Cait Allison:):)!!!!! 👌🙏🏼where would we be without her DR videos?? Well,, i would be still looking pregnant with a lot of pain and health problems! !!! She cares enough about us to not charge us too!!!!! Take care to everyone who has enough strength to fix and heal their bodies:)!! Jeanne~

@CaitAllison

6 жыл бұрын

You are so fabulous, Jeanne! Thanks for the encouragement and the ever present joy and optimism. Keep spreading that love and joy, and feeling great in your body...you rock!!!

@neilnazir6037

5 жыл бұрын

Cait Allison I am 6 months postpartum and with DR. How long do I need to do these exercises before going to next level?

@akiodeadebusayo769

5 жыл бұрын

ToMas StoVall

Thank yooou!!!😘😘😘 Not enough workouts like this on YT that are this indepth!

@CaitAllison

3 жыл бұрын

Yay!! Thank you so much for taking the time to write a comment and share. I am delighted that you enjoyed the practice and am grateful for the comment!! Warmest blessings to you :)

Wonderful exercises Thanks for sharing this with us God bless 👍🏻

@CaitAllison

4 жыл бұрын

Hooray! I am so delighted to hear that you found the exercises helpful! Wishing you warmest blessings!

The light in me honours the light in you 💛

@CaitAllison

4 жыл бұрын

Namaste!!

I like the way you explain it very clear.

This has been life-changing, thank you! I thought I would mention that these exercises are also very helpful for IBS sufferers who find that the traditional crunches etc do not help with the IBS-induced lower belly pooch. I recently discovered that years of IBS-related problems actually caused a two finger-width gap! About a month or so of these exercises coupled with your awesome IBS exercise video has made such a difference! Almost back to normal :) Can't wait to move on to your Level 2 video. Thank you xxx

@CaitAllison

5 жыл бұрын

How exciting Brie! Thank you so much for your comment and for sharing your story here! I am so delighted at the connection you made to IBS suffers and how tough traditional crunches can be on the stomach. You are so right, sometimes the swelling of the belly from IBS can cause a bit of a gap in the fascia connecting the abdominal wall. I am thrilled you have combined these exercises with the IBS video and that it is making a difference for you! Hooray!!! Keep me posted on your progress, and know I am here for you in this journey!

well done ma'am. for the first time I did workout for diastasis recti and felt it in my pelvic and lower back due to ur detailed explanation. I enjoyed it thanks

@CaitAllison

2 жыл бұрын

I am so glad to hear that you enjoyed it and could sense and feel into your body! Thank you so much for taking the time to write a comment and share your experience! Warmest blessings to you!

Thank you very much 💕

@CaitAllison

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for leaving a comment! So glad that it resonated!

Thank you so much. Before your video I struggled for 7 years (2 babies during that time) to bring my abs back together. I'm thin but had this pouch that wouldn't go away. People kept thinking I was pregnant. After 7 months of doing this video and the 2nd one. My abs are finally 1 finger apart all the way down my abdomen. I barely have a visible pouch anymore. All my loose skin has tighten up allot. I couldn't have done it without you. I'm so grateful. I really didn't want to do surgery, I knew there had to be a way to do it naturally. Thanks again. ❤️💕

@CaitAllison

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Erika, Wow!! What an amazing testimony to the power of the body to heal itself! I am so thrilled to hear you found the video and were able to heal your gap and get back to feeling comfortable! That is so amazing! Thank you so very much for sharing your words and testimony!!

@DatingstoriesRea

5 жыл бұрын

@@CaitAllison hi which other video???

@CaitAllison

5 жыл бұрын

@@DatingstoriesRea here is the link to the Diastasis Recti Level 2 video :) kzread.info/dash/bejne/iWuY1NOPYKzUdZc.html

@zephaniahaneyo3577

4 жыл бұрын

Great Testimony. Please Erika, did you at any point had to use a belly bind belt during the course of the 7mths exercises?

@ainahijazi817

4 жыл бұрын

@@zephaniahaneyo3577 and i came here to ask the same question 🙌 And i hope she answers soon

I did this just yesterday. My abs are finally sore. I’ve had 2 kids. Last one was almost 4 years ago. I’ve lost all the weight and now focusing on my core. My Abs have NEVER been sore since having kids. So happy to find this video!

@CaitAllison

4 жыл бұрын

Hi J, thanks so much for your comment! I am delighted to hear that the exercises are helpful and that you are feeling them in your body! It can be such a great feeling to have an awareness of the core through sensing what your practice is doing in your body. I hope you continue to enjoy the exercises and I wish you warmest blessings :)

Hi everyone. I've doing this video 4 or 5 times per week during a little more than a month and I haven't seen much improvement in my gap yet. However, I've seen some improvement in my connective tissue which is stronger and I felt several times that when I do a brusque movement or I lay down my core activates by itself. I had never felt that my core activated, not even before pregnancy so I think this is a real good sign ;) Thanks again for the video :)

@CaitAllison

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Ars Caeli, so wonderful to hear from you! It sounds like you are doing really good work, stay on top of the exercises. That is huge that your connective tissue feels stronger and that you can feel it activating. That is amazing, and I agree such a good sign. Just give it time to get the gap to close, that strength is huge and will help! Please keep me posted on your progress. Warmest blessings to you!

Great video, this is the most I’ve actually felt like my after a workout. I could really feel a difference, thanks so much

@CaitAllison

6 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thanks so much for your feedback! I totally agree, even though the exercises are subtle, I feel this practice the most in my body! Enjoy, and keep up the great work!!

I’m not sure why your videos don’t have more likes, but this has worked amazingly for my DR. I have done it for a week so far and I can’t believe the progress thank you so much 😊. I can’t wait to be able to try the other video. You also explain everything so well and I feel so peaceful. The best DR video out here.

@CaitAllison

6 жыл бұрын

Hi Carmen! That is amazing news! Thank you so so much for the support. I am so delighted to hear that you have made such significant progress and can feel the results! Wahoo!!!!

@drsheetalguptahalankar4100

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Carmen is ur waist size reduced

@monicasree4812

5 жыл бұрын

Hi, can I reduce upper abdomen diastasis recti gap ND upper belly pouch???

At last, yoga for diastasis recti, these exercises are ideal, especially for mothers! You explain about intra abdominal pressure so well. Thank you for sharing

@CaitAllison

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for writing! I am so glad to hear you found the video enjoyable, and I love seeing the amazing work you are doing with your channel to support moms! :)

@BumpandBeyond

4 жыл бұрын

@@CaitAllison Thank You 🙏! Likewise, I've subscribed to your channel so when you release more videos for moms I can watch and share. Your videos are great.

@CaitAllison

4 жыл бұрын

@@BumpandBeyond Awesome! Thanks so much for the subscribe! I too just subscribed to your channel and I look forward to sharing your videos around as well :)

Hi Cait...Just wanted to thank you so much for providing this video...I have always been a big fan of yoga...and now with these exercises i have managed to close my gap from three fingers to two fingers within 2 weeks of exercising...and I just do them for 15 mins..almost 5 days a week....thanks again...keep up the good service!! :)

@CaitAllison

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Jyoti! Thank you so much for your kind words! I am so delighted to hear you were able to close your gap to two fingers in two weeks. That is huge!!! I am so delighted! Warmest blessings to you!

@kanchan6566

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Jyoti is it true that this worked for you .. eagerly waiting for your reply...

What a wonderful trainer and pleasing personality you are Cait ! Such a helpful video :) Thanks a lot for sharing this ~ I am going to try these excercises everyday (at least that's the goal) and I will come back and post how much of a difference it made with pictures !

@CaitAllison

6 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thanks so much for your kind words! I will be thinking of you! Keep me posted on how the exercises go :) Best of luck!

@Revalationz2012

6 жыл бұрын

Yes I need to do pics

@rakshithamn2675

5 жыл бұрын

@@Revalationz2012 so the result??

Thank you for this video. And thank you for making the movements DR friendly. :-)

@CaitAllison

6 жыл бұрын

Thank YOU for your support and for doing the practices! Warmest blessings to you!

Hi cait, I learnt about DR this week only. Your video is so helpful and your teaching is so good to follow it. Thanks for the video. I will start doing this.

@CaitAllison

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Sahana, thank you so much for writing! I am thrilled to hear that the instructions were easy to follow and that you are enjoying the video! Warmest blessings to you!

@SG-eb8dx

4 жыл бұрын

Cait Allison, Hi cait, am Sahana’s mother who originally messaged you. Thanks for your video again. In your FAQ video, you mentioned that you do Skype check and training. I would like to schedule one with you. Pls advise how to reach you?

@CaitAllison

4 жыл бұрын

@@SG-eb8dx Hi Subashini, you are welcome to email me at caitk4yoga@gmail.com :)

Who NEEDS the mutu system or the tuppler Technique that (I hear the tuppler technique doesn't work and is a major rip off!!! )The Mutu system does work for 200 bucks!!! BUT I truly really just want all the women and men to know that all they need is Cait Allison's free videos part one and two to close your DR!!!!! I cannot thank her enough for making these amazing healing videos!!!!!!!! You go girl!!! THANKS AGAIN my dearie:)

@CaitAllison

6 жыл бұрын

Big time hugs and love to you Jeanne!!!! I so appreciate your love, support, kindness and grace!! You did such hard work to close your gap! Wahoo!

@drpreetijoshi2433

6 жыл бұрын

Hi Tomas... How much was the gap u detected in DR.. & how much time u have taken to close it completely??? Plz tell...

Dear Cait, thank you so much for making this video. I have had 10 children and my # 8 and 9 were twins 12 pounds each. Needles to say, I have a problem with 4.5 finger wide DR now. Your video is the only one that looks like it's going to help me. I'm committed to doing these exercises 4 times a week. I'm totally going to educate my daughters on DR also, so when they have a baby they know how to help to heal their DR, if they ever get it. Thank you again. I only wish I had these exercises 20 years ago.

@CaitAllison

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Tanya, wow, what a journey you have been on through motherhood! That's amazing to birth twins at 12 pounds each! Way to go!! I am so happy you found this video and I hope you find it helpful. It is heartwarming to hear that you plan on talking with your daughters about diastasic recti as well, as it can be some helpful to be aware of it and feel like there are resources to help. Warmest blessings to you and your family!

@BruceArcher1

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your kind words, Cait!

Thank you so much for this video! I thought my gap was closing naturally as my 3rd hit a year old, and started working out like a maniac-only to realize I’ve made it much worse. I’m very happy to find this video, and your very calm instructions, to lead me back to working my core the correct way until I’m ready. Nothing scarier than seeing a tennis ball sized cone pop out when doing a boat pose. Thank you for the video!

@CaitAllison

6 жыл бұрын

Hi Erika! Thanks so much for your comment! Yeah, so many women go back to hard core working out, and it can be so unnerving when it makes the gap worse! But you can totally bring the gap back to normal quickly, and get back to your fav style of working out soon! Please keep me posted on your progress and let me know if you need anything at all!

Could you please guide me as how many times a day I should be doing this? Your tone is so soothing and is giving me the necessary push. Thank you for this amazing video.

@CaitAllison

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Kalai, thanks so much for writing and for your warm words. It is totally up to you, and what you can fit in during your day. Some people in the comments have been doing this practice once daily or twice a day and seeing quick results with that increasing of repetitions, some only practice 3-4 times a week and still notice great results. With kiddos at home, sometimes it can be hard to get some time to yourself for the practice. Just honor what is right for you with how often you can fit this practice into your schedule. Warmest blessings to you :)

Actually exercise starts at 5:30. Thanks for info and beneficial video

@CaitAllison

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for your support!

Thank you so much for this practice! I haven't been able to go to a specialist to help correct my diastasis, but I I think that after doing this practice for a while, my core will start to heal and be more supported

@CaitAllison

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for writing! It can be helpful to check in with a health care provider if possible. But I am so glad to see you found the video, and I look forward to hearing about how the exercises work for you. Warmest blessings on your journey!

I left my story on realizing my gap is healed, fixed, and closed on your part two dr video!!

@CaitAllison

6 жыл бұрын

I love it so much! Thank you so much for sharing your story! I would love to share your comments with my clients on my website, if you'd be alright with that? Big hug to you!

@Revalationz2012

6 жыл бұрын

Cait Allison yes, I'm so totally more than okay with it my dear:)

Cait this video is beautiful, and I really appreciate that you are bringing awareness to DR. You may want to consider guiding the mudras with exhalation to lift the pf and inhalation to lower and relax, as this works in conjunction with what the pelvic diaphragm is already doing. As a fellow Yoga Therapist, and someone who has struggled with DR for 21 months (healed completely, and separated again) I have done a lot of research as well as working with 3 different pelvic floor pts. I've found that trying to relax pf on exhale and contract on inhale was detrimental to my pelvic floor recovery and overall health. Thanks for posting this!

@CaitAllison

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Ana, Thank you for your comment and your wisdom. I will certainly keep this in mind for future videos and information in the comments. I am sure many women reading through the comments will benefit from your feedback and experience. I am happy to hear you have found support and information in your journey of healing DR. If you have any links to other articles, videos, or information on pelvic floor health that you have found along the way, I would love to have more resources. Thanks again for your comment! Warmest blessings to you!

@anapaliza-brown8338

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Cait. Most of my resources are local to Chicago and are PFT so don't have much stuff online. However, on Instagram, @getmomstrong and @thevaginawhisperer are amazing sources of information, and here on youtube, Sarah Duvall (or core exercise​ solutions I believe is her website and insta handle) is also great. Thanks again for these videos, much needed!

@CaitAllison

5 жыл бұрын

Ana Paliza-Brown excellent!!! Thanks for the resources and I look forward to sharing them with the mommas I work with! Warmest blessings to you!

Hi Cait. Thanks for sharing. I have Dr n frustrated in doing all the workouts still my mummy tummy is not reducing. Let me try this finally 👍

@CaitAllison

5 жыл бұрын

Glad you found the video and I look forward to hearing how it works for you! Warmest blessings!

Loved that!! My youngest is 10 and my lower abdominal wall has never been the same. I feel like I might have a different type of diastasis resti then maybe a lot of other women do because I had a C-section and carried very large children. So my upper abs are in good shape. But my lower abs are completely out of whack and hanging down. And that's how I've looked for the past 10 years. I loved this practice and I hope that it will help.

@CaitAllison

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Anna, I am so glad to hear you liked this video and found it helpful. If you read through the comments on the video, lots of women have shared having DR in different parts of their abdomen, some higher, some lower. Most people have written in that consistently doing the practices has helped them to feel a difference in their body. Check out the other videos on the DR playlist on my channel. There is an interview with a pelvic floor physical therapist and several other videos that might interest you in talking about how to work with the abdomen and building a DR friendly home practice that is personalized and individualized to your needs :) I hope that helps! Warmest blessings to you!

@AnnaL-ku9yw

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!! I can't wait to try Part 2 in your series. Thank you for helping us as you are!;

Thank you Caitlin! Anyone playing this video daily to do this workout as I am, may want to click on this number: 4:44 in order to skip the intro info and go straight to the workout. I have done this workout each morning for the past 12 days and the abdominal separation has gone from the width of 3 1/2 finger-widths to 2 fingers already. When it gets down to 1 finger-width I will start the level 2 workout. This is an awesome gift Caitlin! Thank you again!

@CaitAllison

6 жыл бұрын

Hi Merlin, what an awesome testimonial! That's so awesome...Way to go, and please keep me posted on your progress! Congratulations!!!

Ok thank you. Because I still dealing with raising the legs and breathing in slowly . its challenging but I believe I will close my gap pretty soon.

@CaitAllison

6 жыл бұрын

I totally agree, you will be able to close your gap soon!

I love

@CaitAllison

6 жыл бұрын

Yay!! Thanks for the support!

I love this. I had my last baby 13 years ago and I never knew what a diastasis recti was until recently the NP at my yearly check up mentioned it. I've been doing all the wrong moves for years! Why don't OB-GYNs explain this to new moms?!? Thanks for this video 🙂

@CaitAllison

6 жыл бұрын

Hi Margaret! I am so happy that you found the video. Ughhh 13 years undiagnosed, that is so frustrating! Unfortunately, many medical providers aren't actively talking about DR with new moms, or checking them. So when mommas return to normal workouts post partum, they can even exacerbate the problem. I am so happy that you found the video and are enjoying it! Please keep me posted on your progress :) I hope to build a community of empowered mommas on this youtube channel!

@runagomes4244

5 жыл бұрын

Here another someone with 17years of undiagnosed rectii but still I m trying

@stephaniebodagh4440

5 жыл бұрын

Even after 5 kids, my youngest is 8...is it late?

@BK-cq9sz

4 жыл бұрын

True margaret i was thinkin the same too. Y drs never mention this....

@feliciasoechting4902

4 жыл бұрын

I was told I had it 16 years ago and there was nothing that could be done except surgery. (Couldn’t/can’t afford that). Was also told not to do sit ups, planks, downward dog etc. Just recently found there are some exercises available. I hope it’s not too late. I don’t expect a total cure but would like to tighten my core and be able to do full yoga classes.

Thanks for posting this! I'm a mom with a DR after this last baby and a yoga teacher and I need to change my practice to help heal the DR. I think this will really help! (that and remembering not to do planks in class!)

@CaitAllison

6 жыл бұрын

Yes!!! Totally, it's a game changer for yoga teachers! I too was all about the planks and vinyasa flows, but once I realized that can actually make DR worse, I had to really shift things up for a while in my teaching! Looking forward to hearing how this video works for you :)

Hi thank you for this video you spoke clearly and slowly. Should I do this everyday? I have a two finger separation at my tummy button but just there the rest is tight. My tummy looks like a blouse buttoned to the middle then separates

@CaitAllison

6 жыл бұрын

Hi Sarah, thanks so much for your question! Every day is definitely ideal but not necessary to see results. Every little bit will help. Even if you can fit these exercises in 2-3 days a week, it will make a difference. Keep me posted on how it goes :) Warmest blessings!

These exercises really work! It’s just been 2 months, I am doing this workout everyday.. and I can feel the separation has reduced a lot. Thanks for sharing!

@CaitAllison

4 жыл бұрын

Hooray!! That is excellent news! Thank you so much for sharing your journey and how it is feeling in your body. Warmest blessings to you :)

@artigupta8342

4 жыл бұрын

Can you tell me how many times you do all the exercises

@CaitAllison

4 жыл бұрын

@@artigupta8342 I recommend doing the exercises 4-5 days per week. If you can do them daily, that's great too! Just honor what feels right for your body and what your schedule allows for. Once you get comfortable with the exercises you can even do them with increasing repetitions. Warmest blessings to you!

@jaylendamari5451

2 жыл бұрын

I know Im asking randomly but does any of you know of a way to get back into an instagram account? I somehow lost my password. I would love any tricks you can give me!

@alexanderyosef3129

2 жыл бұрын

@Jaylen Damari instablaster :)

Hello Cait thanks for sharing this wonderful exercises. I love the fact that its challenging especially the one that you keep your legs at 90 degree angle. Thanks again and God bless. Please I am suffering from terrible stress urinary incontinence that I can't even differentiate between my frontal pelvic floor muscle and the back. I always pee while coughing. Please can you. Show us exercises to help with this?

@CaitAllison

6 жыл бұрын

Hi Unche Anagor, I am so sorry to hear about your struggles with urinary incontinence. I will look into how I can make another video to better display the differences between the front pelvic floor and the back. To identify the correct muscles, try to stop urination mid stream when using the toilet, hold for 5 seconds, then release. It may be difficult at first, but the more you practice, the stronger those pelvic floor muscles will be and the more control you will have when coughing. Please feel free to email me if you would like more specific directions: cait@caitallison.com. Warmest blessings to you!

Hai I m going to start from today onwards

@CaitAllison

6 жыл бұрын

Hooray!! Keep me posted on how your body feels after doing the exercises for a few weeks! Warmest blessings to you on your healing journey :)

I was suffering from severe back pain after c section, almost stopped doing my exercises, found your video 4months after giving birth to my baby.. your video was helped me a lot. Will you recommend to do this exercises twice a day because I have 4 fingers gap.

@CaitAllison

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your comment. I am so happy that you found the video. I would say yes, definitely go for doing the exercises twice a day. They will make a big difference. Keep monitoring your gap, and noticing which exercises are most effective in your body, and then you can add more repetitions of those to expedite results! Please keep me posted on your progress :)

Omg…you're such a beautiful instructor. 😄

@CaitAllison

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your kind feedback!! I am so glad to hear you enjoy the videos :)

I highly recommend pelvic floor therapy for anyone that has diastisis. My therapist recommended kinesio tape to put over my abs while I do the "forbidden" exercises like sit up's.

@CaitAllison

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for sharing! Pelvic floor therapy can be amazing. Here is an interview I did with a pelvic floor physical therapist who shares some additional tips and tricks : kzread.info/dash/bejne/nKx-pLtsk6ypiso.html Warmest blessings to you!

Feeling great after doing it for one time😊 Will try doing it regularly and update here 👍

@CaitAllison

5 жыл бұрын

That is so wonderful to hear! I am delighted the exercises are working so well for you! I look forward to hearing about the long term results!

@chitraganesh2670

5 жыл бұрын

Hi. When we have periods, can we still do these yoga?

@CaitAllison

5 жыл бұрын

@@chitraganesh2670 Wonderful question. Yes, you can still do these practices on period, unless it causes discomfort for you. If you have cramping or fatigue, sometimes a restorative yoga practice can be a nice change of pace while on your period.

@chitraganesh2670

5 жыл бұрын

Hi.. it is really working out nicely.😍 Thank you so much.. Only thing is we have to do it daily..

@chitraganesh2670

5 жыл бұрын

Could you reply to my question that, when we do wall sit, should we hold breathe?? Or how the breathe shd be taken??

What a helpful video! Thank you. I have a 1-finger gap (post 2 kids) and the shape of my abdominal muscles are kind of rounded! Is it because I've been doing Naukasana and Trikonasana? Will they ever go back to being straight?

@CaitAllison

6 жыл бұрын

Hi! I wouldn't say the rounded abdominals are from doing Naukasana and Trikonasana. It could be from lots of things! To flatten it out you would need to really focus on transverse abdominals and fascia connective tissues. I think adding these exercises into whatever you are already doing will help alot!! Keep me posted on how it goes!

Hi, lovely video.. loved the way u explain.. my son is one yr old now.. Will this help me even though I am one year post delivery?

@CaitAllison

6 жыл бұрын

Hi Preena! Yes, absolutely. This practice is useful no matter what age your child is :)

Hello, I was hoping for some sort of guide of how many times a week or so we could do this. I really enjoyed this workout and thanks for posting it!

@CaitAllison

7 жыл бұрын

So happy to hear it's helping you! I know finding as a mom can be tricky! If you can get it in 3-4 times a week that is fabulous. Ideally daily. But set a goal for yourself that is realistic. The more you do it, the more you will feel the change in your body. If you only have time to do it 2 times or once a week, don't be hard on yourself. You'll get there! And if you can fit it in daily, after a month or so then you can start increasing the repetitions of the exercises :)

@CaitAllison

6 жыл бұрын

Hi Ashley, so happy that you are enjoying the workout! I would say 3-4 times per week is ideal if you can't make daily happen. But just focus on what fits best for you. Even once a week will make a difference! Keep me posted on how it goes :)

WHO THE HELL WOULD DISlIKE THIS VIDEO?!?!!!!!!!! That REALLY gets me annoyed!!!!!! This video saved my life📢! Haters-!!!!!

@CaitAllison

6 жыл бұрын

You are so awesome Jeanne!! Thanks for the support!!!

@Soopatone

4 жыл бұрын

Damn hater bots!

I think I have diastasis recti. I felt a rip in my abs year ago last summer when doing a bent over dumbbell lateral raise. I feel the gap you mentioned down the center of my abs and I see a big protrusion above my belly button especially when I hang in a pull up position. I see some amazing testimonies in the comments here. I really hope these exercises help me heal.

@CaitAllison

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Mice Elf, I am so glad to see you found the video, and I look forward to hearing about how it works for you. It can always be helpful to check in with a health care provider just to make sure it is diastasis recti and to ensure you don't have a hernia too. Looking forward to hearing how the exercises work for you...warmest blessings!

@Soopatone

4 жыл бұрын

@@CaitAllison Thanks! I appreciate you. I just made an appointment with Kaiser thru my insurance. Soonest available date is Sept. 23rd. What a wonderful system.

@CaitAllison

4 жыл бұрын

@@Soopatone That's super awesome! Keep me posted on what they say! I am here for you!

Thanks, Cait!! I'm going to do this right now. I'm having such bad back pains and my hip pains, along with some DR. How many days a week would you recommend?

@CaitAllison

6 жыл бұрын

Hi!! I am so happy you found the DR video. If you have having back pains and hip pains, it could definitely be because of the abdominal wall separation. I recommend ideally 3-5 times a week. But be gentle with yourself, honestly just get it in when you can and it will still make a difference! Keep me posted on your progress and if you have any questions after the video!

I'm so happy to find this video. I have a doubt, What kind of warming up I can do before I start this routine? Considering I workout at home with no equipments.

@CaitAllison

6 жыл бұрын

Hi Poornima, it is wonderful to hear from you! You shouldn't need a warm up before starting this routine. Just listen to your body. If something doesn't feel right, always stop. But this is a pretty gentle flow and should help. In addition, you don't need anything special to do this routine at home :) Keep me posted on how it goes!

@poornimaas1260

6 жыл бұрын

Cait Allison thank you so much for the reply Cait. I kept waiting for so long to try this routine. Starting tomorrow 🙂🙂

Is the supine twist really okay for DR? Most things that I’ve read have said said to avoid deep twists but I do see that this work out is good for obliques

@CaitAllison

4 жыл бұрын

Great question! Deep twists should be avoided if it is at an angle that causes additional pressure like a boat or canoe posture, but because you are fully reclining, for many people, this stabilizes the spine making it a big safer. I feel there is no one size fits all approach for any asana or practice, so it's really finding what feels best in your body. If this supine twist movement causes intra abdominal pressure leading to a DR bulge, it should probably be avoided. The best practice is truly to listen to what feels right in your body :)

Dear Cait, thank you for these videos on DR. Could you please do more on this topic? And is back-bend or twists allowed if i have DR?

@CaitAllison

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a comment! I’m so glad that the videos were helpful…did you find the DR playlist on my channel with additional videos? Twists and back bends (depending on how extensive your DR is) can be possible when you have a good connection with your body and if you aren’t noticing any pain or significant bulging. I sort of operate on start with least pressure and build up incrementally while listening to your body and if something feels like too much or causes pain back off. I hope that helps! Warmest blessings to you! ✨🙏

1. Breathing -laying on back 2. Pelvic tilts inhale curl back, exhale flatten back on floor, feet on floor lay on back 3. Bridge with pillow between knees, inhale -up, exhale slowly down 4. On back, extend left heel & right arm inhale on extend, exhale bringing back in , alternate sides 5. Toe taps; knees up 90*s, tap toe down , alternate, inhale down exhale up 6. On back , arm out , legs 90*s, move hips side to side, inhale up exhale down 7. Bird dogs, inhale extend, exhale bringing back in, bring arm to knee 8. Kegel with band 9. Mulabandra and ashwini Inhale squeeze and up exhale down. Mulabandra front, ashwini back haha 10. Stand , feet hip width apart, or lil more, inhale exhale noisily, bringing abs in and kegel bending forward. 11. Wall sit. Don't let knees pass toes

@CaitAllison

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for detailing it! Wonderful!

Hello Miss Allison, Very nice video and I really like the way you explain how to do the exercises with minute details. I delivered 6 months ago. I have a belly pouch that makes me look 6 months pregnant. Your video came up as a blessing for me. Started doing the exercises 3 days ago. Do I need to wear a belly binder while doing the exercises? Awaiting your reply Ma'am.

@CaitAllison

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Sobhana, thanks so much for writing! I am so glad you found the video and feel it is helpful. Perhaps try the practice with and without the binder and see which version feels most powerful in your body. Typically the muscles have to work a bit harder without the binder, which can be helpful. It's important to listen to your body and honor what feels right for you. I typically recommend taking a belly binder off during the practice itself in order to encourage your muscles and fascia, your body's natural supports, to strengthen. But please make sure to listen to your body and honor what feels right to you. Warmest blessings to you!

Hi ,cait thanks for replying me.

Hi Cait Thank Almighty that I saw your video "late than never" :), I've checked myself and found I have this condition ( 5+yrs since I had my baby), I've started off with these exercises. Also found that belly binding can be effective too, on a daily basis what are all the instances that I should not belly bind, I.e. example: can I do these exercises when I've tied up my belly.

@CaitAllison

6 жыл бұрын

Hi Jisha, definitely better late than never! While belly binding is amazing, I would recommend doing the exercises when you are not bound. That lets the fascia start to strengthen so that eventually you won't need the binding :) Hope that helps! Keep me posted on how the exercises work for you!

@kanchan6566

3 жыл бұрын

Hi jisha... Please let me know weather these exercises helped u or not in closing daistasis recti....

So happy to have found your video....I was told in a previous class not to do an exercise if the movement causes the funky buckling/pooching that is characteristic of DR....how do you feel any this if my belly cones doing your workout here? It doesn't cause other pain or discomfort, but I do see coning....if that just a normal part of working it to heal?? Thanks!!

@CaitAllison

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Tarah, that's a great question! The core is designed to be able to manage pressure from the rest of the body as we move, and sometimes the doming or buckling is a sign that the core is struggling to manage that intra abdominal pressure so it's pushing out in other ways. I am planning to post a video at the end of September on this channel interviewing a pelvic floor physical therapist and she is going to talk a lot about this for everyone, since this is a question I get often. If your belly is doming in the practice, even in these exercises, it might be a sign to skip that one exercise for now, and really focus on the uddiyana bandha, or an upward lifting belly lock. Take it really slow and mindful as we build up the core, after a few weeks of skipping any of the exercises that are causing a doming, then revisit them and see what you're aware of. Unfortunately there are no one size fits all practices, this one included. So it's ok to be able to modify this practice, skipping parts of it if needed, as you work on strengthening the core. The key part is to make sure you are listening to your body. I hope that helps a bit, and please stay tuned for that convo coming out at the end of the month. Warmest blessings to you!

Huge relief, I keep thinking how so many of us from India get back our good health from Yoga, and from the opposite side of the planet. Thank you

@CaitAllison

6 жыл бұрын

Hi Stanley Ravi, I am so happy that the video helped and that you found it useful! I really appreciate the support. And you are totally right...the origins of this practice are from India! I feel honored to have learned these practices and to be able to share them with others. Warmest blessings to you!

Im facing the same problem. I hv 1.5yr old baby. Doctor told me to go for surgery where as other doc said its diastasis recti. Then i tested myself fr D.R. I hv 3finger gap. So first im gonna try these moves n wrkout. Thanks fr uploading

@CaitAllison

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Sudha, thanks so much for writing. I appreciate you sharing a bit of your story and I look forward to hearing how the exercises feel for you in your body after you have given them a try. Just remember to listen to your body and if anything feels like too much, pause and rest. Warmest blessings to you!

@sudhanirale8654

3 жыл бұрын

@@CaitAllison thank u so so much

Can you upload yoga video for weight loss?

@CaitAllison

6 жыл бұрын

Hi!! Excellent question! Lot's of my mommas have been asking for a weightless video. I recently put out a full body video more targeted at building muscle and weight loss, while still being DR friendly: here is a link to purchase the full body, diastasis recti friendly video! www.caitallison.com/shop/ . It is faster pace and offers options to make it more challenging. Let me know what you think!

hi ms. cait im glad i seen this video . can i do other exercise after this like squat for bigger butt ?

@CaitAllison

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Julius, thanks so much for writing! Yes, certainly squats and leg exercises can be done in conjunction with this practice. Just make sure you are listening to your body and if something doesn't feel right for you, take a break from it. Warmest blessings to you!

Hi! Just wanted to give some honest positive feedback on this video. I have been doing the exercises at least once a day through most of lockdown (10 weeks +) and am noticing a positive difference. I didn’t think I would achieve much while breastfeeding 2 years PP and am still fighting the relaxin hormone. However... my pelvic floor is so much stronger! I no longer get food bloating or stress incontinence. I can drink caffeine like I used too, I can jump on my son’s trampoline with him without feeling uncomfortable and this strength is too important to take for granted. (After having a 9.4 baby at 40 I thought would kiss my pelvic floor goodbye). My gap is hovering at just under 2 fingers (from just under 3) so I still have some work to do on bulge. Funny as I started these exercises to deal with that and get back in shape, yet as I have gone on, it’s less about the flat tummy and more about strength and ‘tuning in’ to my body. I feel so much better. Also thank you for your clear explanations because it is such a steep learning curve for what looks like ‘easy’ exercises. It’s not a quick fix and takes commitment. My future yoga practice will benefit from this hard work because I will be so much stronger and able to work with my breath and core correctly than before pregnancy. Thank you Cait. ❤️

@CaitAllison

4 жыл бұрын

Hi TastyBones, this is really such a heartwarming comment, and I appreciate so much you taking the time to share your experience. You eloquently put words to the reason I started this channel: to empower women, and encourage them to turn into listening to the body. We so often cause harm mentally and physically by feeling like we have to fit our bodies into boxes. It does take commitment and mental stamina to tune inward and listen to what is right for you moment to moment, but every other practice blossoms from that mindfulness. Thank you again so much for sharing, and I am so glad you found this video and that it was so beneficial for you. Congratulations on the freedom to delight in caffeine and trampoline jumping...two wonderful joys in the world! That makes me so very happy :) Wishing you warmest blessings in your journey!

@Dalabombana

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Cait - hopefully ready for part 2 soon! Regards Ana :)

Hi Kait...wonderful job indeed...could you plz tell what is the best time to do this exercise...I mean after how many hours of having meal etc and do we need to avoid eating for sometime after finishing the exercise...thanks a ton!!!

@CaitAllison

6 жыл бұрын

Hi Kiran Di, thanks for your wonderful feedback! I think perhaps 1-2 hours after having a meal would be good. No need to avoid eating after finishing the exercises! I hope that helps :) I look forward to hearing about your progress with the video!

@saanvidavluri250

6 жыл бұрын

Cait Allison ...thanks for clarifying...yep ..sure..will keep you updated..

Hi Cait. Thanks a lot for the your videos. I have been doing mutu system for more than a year and my diastasis has improved a lot. I only have a small one finger now above the belly button. However, the gap in my belly button is still two fingers. My inner abs feel strong but my belly still is soft and weak. I still have back pain and I feel like my body posture is still wrong as I have to do an effort to unstuck my pelvis. I have two small prolapses as well. I tried your level two video but the exercises were too hard for me so I'm going to try this video. My question is:do I have to engage my pelvic floor and my abs all the time while doing the exercises or only when I exhale? Thanks. Araceli

@CaitAllison

6 жыл бұрын

Hi Are Caeli, yes, definitely starting with the level 1 video is a good idea. You don't have to engage your pelvic floor and abs the whole time, unless you are on hands/knees, then you want to keep the core engaged to support your body, so gravity doesn't pull against the DR. Exhaling is a good time to engage your pelvic floor and abs, and giving yourself a break on the inhale. Please let me know how it goes and if you need any help at all! Warmest blessings to you!

Hey cait great video. Is it advisable to do it during pregnancy. First trimester

@CaitAllison

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Jasiya, thank you so much for writing! If your doctor has cleared you for exercise it should be ok to practice this during the first trimester, but I also have a series of prenatal yoga videos up on the channel that you might prefer instead and are more targeted for pregnancy :) Check those out and let me know what you think! Always listen to your body to see what feels right for you.

I can tell I have one because I have an upper umbilical hernia not the direct one that is the "outtie" will this help? I don't want an operation?

@CaitAllison

6 жыл бұрын

Just be gentle with an umbilical hernia. If you experience any pain during the exercises that would be a time to stop and check with a doctor first. These practices can bridge the gap for diastasis recti, but it just takes time, and you want to be careful with hernias, so as not to make them worse with heavy lifting in day-to-day life.

Hi Caitlin, awesome video... really so inspiring. I'm gonna start those workouts....but before I start let me tell you that my diastasis recti is almost 8 years old....n unknowingly I was doing all the asanas that u mentioned in your video to not to do...will those workouts help me to fix my abs gap as mine gap is too old? Please let me know your thoughts

@CaitAllison

6 жыл бұрын

Hi Sutapa, it is so wonderful to hear from you! Never give up hope...the body is pretty incredible in its ability to heal! Even after 8 years, the asanas in the video can make a difference. As long as you aren't have extreme pain in the low back or pelvic floor region, I'd say the fact that you were doing planks and other exercises shouldn't be too much of a problem. You may want to try avoiding those just for a couple of weeks as you do this series, and see if you notice a difference. The exercises are working with a more subtle part of the body, the fascia, so the differences will be slow and steady! Keep me posted on how you feel after a few weeks of doing them regularly! Best of luck!

I’ve been searching DR video. Now i should say it’s a marvelous explanation. I have more than 4 fingers separation and I have severe backache and postpartum swelling too. My baby is 1 month old Shall I start now, how many months or years will take to overcome this DR, pls help

@CaitAllison

5 жыл бұрын

Wonderful question. I am so sorry to hear you are having such bad backache. Did you have backache prior to being pregnant? First step is always to consult your doctor and make sure exercise is ok for you. If it is ok, I would also recommend you check out my "yoga for lower back pain" video, and maybe start with that first? Always stop the exercise if it causes pain to worsen. Then you could start incorporating the DR video in the next couple of weeks. Every body is different, so there is no set timeline for how quickly it takes to overcome DR, but doing the practices consistently should start to show improvement. I am happy to answer any questions you might have as they arise. Warmest blessings on your journey, and congratulations on your new baby!

How do I know when my body is ready to move on to diastasis recti part 2? Then, graduate to the full body work one your website.

@CaitAllison

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Ruby, great question! I would recommend waiting until your gap is 1 or 1.5 finger distance before moving to the diastasis recti part 2 video :) I hope that helps! Warmest blessings to you!

Hey Caitlin, thanks for this upload. Great help. It reduced my gap to less than 1 finger. I want to ask if it help in loosing the baby pooch too?

@CaitAllison

6 жыл бұрын

Hi! Congratulations on reducing your gap to less than 1 finger! That's such wonderful work! I'd recommend switching over to the level 2 video on this channel to reduce the baby pooch too. Also try drinking warm/hot lemon water first thing in the morning too. It can help to reduce bloat and give the digestion system and metabolism a natural boost! Please keep me posted on how it goes.

@richasingh-to9vi

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for quick reply and kind suggestion..

Hi cait.. I am doing all the steps as u mentioned in video.. I want to know can I reduce my belly pouch too with Dr?

@CaitAllison

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Priyanka, great question! I do think it's possible to reduce the belly pouch with DR, but it can also be helpful to add in cardio exercise such as walking or biking. I look forward to hearing how the exercises work for you :)

Hi Cait Allison,thank you for your video.May I ask you if you think doing the Kapalbhati Pranayama would be contra indicated when having Diastatis Recti ? I appreciate your advise.

@CaitAllison

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Roz, thanks so much for writing! I think it really is a case by case basis, and depends on how it feels in your body. For some women, it can be a powerful strengthener of the abdomen, but for others if the DR gap is large it might feel like too much. I would encourage you to listen to your body and see what feels right for you. :)

Hello, I like your style of teaching :-) How long after a C section should I wait until doing this? I guess 5 months which is my case should be enough? thank you

@CaitAllison

6 жыл бұрын

Hi Lucia, thanks for the positive feedback! It definitely depends on the individual and how the c-section went, but generally 6 weeks should be plenty of time. I think at 5 months you should be good to go, especially if your doctor has cleared you for exercise! Keep me posted on how the video works for you!

Hi Cait, Thank you for your sharing this video. I have 6 months old baby and 2 finger DR. I started the exercises from 2 days.. Could you please suggest me how long should I be continuing this exercises? After exercise and before exercise what should be the time gap for meals? will these also help in reducing tummy size? Also I dont feel anything below belly button, so unable to identify if I have DR , can you advise? above the belly button i feel 1 finger gap.

@CaitAllison

6 жыл бұрын

Hi Purva, excellent question. Congratulations on your baby! Generally I recommend that mommas continue with the exercises until the gap closes completely. And there really isn't much to worry about in terms of timing your exercise with meals. You can eat whenever you are hungry, it shouldn't impact the results from the exercises. The exercises will help with tummy size, eventually :) The fact that you got down to 1 finger gap, is wonderful! That is very hopeful and a testimony to the hard work you put into the exercises. A doctor can help to identify if you have DR, if you aren't able to check at home. If you are at a 1 finger gap, you could move to the level 2 video :) Please keep me posted on your progress.

Hi Cait, can I do this same exersice till my DR is closed or do I need variations. Thanks, great job by the way....love it!!

@CaitAllison

7 жыл бұрын

Everyone is going to be slightly different, since each case of DR is unique. I would say sticking with these exercises for a couple of months will lead to significant difference, but it will be subtle. You can always stick with the same exercises and add more repetitions of the exercises as you feel the DR coming back together and feel stronger! Keep me posted on how it goes :)

So happy I came across your video!My diastasis recti is more of a bulge when I sit up. Will these exercises help with that? I’ve read that some are only repairable with surgery?

@CaitAllison

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Ann, thanks so much for dropping a comment. If you read through the comments, several women have shared here their ability to notice significant changes in their DR without surgery using these practices regularly. However, each body is different, so it's important to honor what feels right for you. I would recommend trying these practices and see how they feel in your body and if you notice a difference. Warmest blessings to you!

Hi Caitlin! Thanks for posting this video - will be giving this a go! :) Just wondering though - is the Callenetic ab workout ok for diastasis rect?

@CaitAllison

6 жыл бұрын

Hi Evie, thanks for your question. I am not very familiar with the Callenetic Ab workout, but my brief googling of it shows it to be similar to the pilates "100" exercises which in a sense are crunches. Because this can put quite a strain on the abdomen, I would hold off on doing those until your diastasis recti comes back together, depending on how large the gap is. I hope that helps!

Hi. I need to know, when the gap is closing while excersise the bulkiness of my tummy will be reduced?

@CaitAllison

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Sandra, thanks for writing. Every woman's body works differently. So I can't guarantee that the bulkiness of the tummy will reduce, although some women experience that as a result of the exercises. Sometimes adding in walking, jogging, or other forms of cardio can be helpful in reducing weight too. Just make sure to listen to your body with any practice that you do:)

Hi Cait.. could you pls let me know, when we have low back pain, can we still do all these exercises?? Or any exercise to exclude??

@CaitAllison

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Chitra, do you have a sense of what might have caused the back pain. I would recommend really listening to your body, and if something doesn't feel right, pausing and waiting before continuing. Listening to your body is very important. I have a yoga video, yoga for lower back pain that might be a good fit for right now, until your back feels better. I would recommend excluding any of the exercises that increase discomfort. I hope that helps!!

Thank you for the video.. i tried out the poses, but I feel like I’m putting a lot of pressure on the sacrum. What should I do? I instinctively formed a triangle with my palms for the sacrum to rest on and it eased the pain, but not sure if the workout is as effective if I do that? My mat is 6 mm thick, it might make a difference with a thicker mat. But I’d like to know what you think. Many thanks!

@CaitAllison

5 жыл бұрын

Hi! That is such an excellent and intuitive solution to relieve the sacral pressure. Also using a more padded mat can help. I often will double or triple layer my mats to help alleviate spinal pressure. I also will sometimes put my mat over carpet to help with the sacral pressure. I definitely agree with your approach of using the palms in the shape of a triangle or a thicker mat. Try it out and let me know how it goes! :)

@fnas2010

5 жыл бұрын

Cait Allison Many thanks Cait! Appreciate your prompt response..God Bless! - Fathima

Thanks a lot for your quick reply. Firstly i shall try out these exercises .If I am comfortable with it I will continue doing it. Otherwise I will consult the doctor. And surely I will post about my progress.

@jyothsnanaik9198

6 жыл бұрын

Hey Caitlin.. I was comfortable doing these yoga.It gave me strength.I got back my body balance.Thanks a lot for this video.I know it will take a lot of time to rectify the dr . But i am worried about the pain in my pelvic floor.And also my hips pains a lot.Is there any yoga for hips pain and sciatica? I need your help.

Hi Cait, I had a daughter 4 years ago, i left my diastasis recti undiagnosed, I did planks, sit-ups and all other exercises, I lose weight but belly remains hanging, one day I found your video, checked diastasis recti,(4 finger gap) , so I started doing your exercises, it was really very helpful within 2 weeks I healed 4 fingers to 2 fingers, I was very happy, I became a fan of your videos, now below belly button diastasis recti completely healed by doing this first video but above belly button 1.5 finger gap still remaining, now the problem is still my belly is hanging, do I need to continue these exercise to tight my belly and close the above belly button gap or any other exercises I need to do to tight my belly, pls give suggestion Cait. thank you once again

@CaitAllison

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Surya, wow, congratulations!! That is such wonderful news that you have noticed significant results so quickly! Way to go!!! It may be helpful continue to do the exercises daily for a few more weeks to work on bridging the above belly button gap. Sometimes increasing the number of repetitions with each exercise in the video can be helpful. Once you get to 1.5 finger gap you can add in the level 2 video as well for some added exercises. Just make sure you are listening to your body and what feels right for you. In the next few weeks I am going to be adding in another video with even more DR friendly exercises, we are just still working on it, but it will be out soon :) Warmest blessings to you!

@suryad8322

3 жыл бұрын

@@CaitAllison Thank you Cait, you are such wonderful person , Kind hearted Woman

Hi, I am just recovering from a fascia repair with several hernias. I also had a tummy tuck with it. I am looking to work my abs. My doctor has given me the go ahead but I still am very sore when doing an work. I am four months post op. Do you think your program is a good starting place?

@CaitAllison

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Debra, thanks so much for writing! That's a wonderful question. If your doctor has given you the go ahead for exercise, this is a good starting place, it is gentle and focused in on listening to your body. I would recommend listening to your body, so if there is an exercise in this program that feels like too much, pause and listen to your body. Try to take it really slow and gentle in the beginning and listen to your body for what feels right for you. If you have additional questions, please don't hesitate to reach out!

Hello Cait Allison, I have come to know about this Diastasis Recti recently from my friend. I am 35 years old and a mother for 2 kids of 7 years and 9 years old. I had two deliveries under C-section. When i was pregnant for the first time only my gyenocologist told that my abdominal muscles are very weak and i can't go for normal delivery SO i had C-section and after C-section she suggested me to do abdominal exercises for my loose belly. For 3 years after my post partum i couldnot able to do any yoga because i couldnot get any time with 2 kids. Then for the past 3 years i am attending yoga classes and doing all kinds of asanas like (Suryanamaskar, chakrasan, seated forward bend , triangle pose, mandukasan , 60 degree, 90degree etc....). I have reduced my weight throughout my body but couldnot able to make my loose abdomen inside and tight. People are saying me that i look like 6th month pregnant woman. When i saw your video about Diastasis recti...I went to one physiotherapist to show my belly and she gave the report stating that [ DIASTASIS RECTI POSITIVIE, ROM: FULL(ACTIVE AND PASSIVE) LOP(L4-L5) Para spinal muscles O/E: ABDOMINAL MUSCLE WEAKNESS(++) ABS: CORE MUSCLE WEAKNESS(++) ] Now for the past 2 months i stopped going yoga classes as i am very confused what kind of asanas or exercises should I do and what not...! Please suggest me and guide me whether should I do only those which are suggested by you OR can i also do Sun salutations, seated forward bend , cobra, straight forward bend etc along with your workouts....! PLEASE SUGGEST....!

@CaitAllison

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Sweatha, Wonderful to hear from you! It sounds like you are needing to work on correcting and repairing the DR. I am glad to hear you went to a physiotherapist to get the diagnosis. This video outlines several safe and effective ways of addressing DR, there is also a frequently asked questions page that might help too. The biggest things to avoid in a standard yoga class when you have DR are planks and crunch like movements. It should be safe to continue your standard yoga practice along with these movements, but always make sure to stop if something doesn't feel good in your body. I wish you all the best in your yoga practice and I am happy to answer any questions that might arise! Warmest blessings to you!

@sweatharaniatmakuri219

5 жыл бұрын

@@CaitAllisonTHANK YOU Soo much for the immediate reply Ms. Cait Allison...I started doing the workouts which are in the video.... but finding difficulty while doing Udhyana Banda....as my belly is loose and big I could not able to feel and do the Banda. Do I need to do more practice on this?

@CaitAllison

5 жыл бұрын

Hi@@sweatharaniatmakuri219, that is an excellent questions! Yes, it sometimes just takes practice before you are able to engage those muscles. Its ok that the belly is still loose, you just want the muscles really engaged. So when you are practicing Uddiyana Bandha, it should feel like all of the muscles in your abdomen are engaged, like you are pulling your belly button inward and upward towards your spine. It might take some practice to find those muscles. Just remember if anything causes pain to stop, and take a break. We definitely want the practice to be challenging, but also safe and supportive in your body. Please let me know how it goes :)

@sweatharaniatmakuri219

5 жыл бұрын

@@CaitAllison ok... sure..

Hi Cait, If it won't be possible to do all yoga poses, and will be able to do only first two breathing exercises then will it help to close the gap....

@CaitAllison

5 жыл бұрын

Sonali Jadhav Hi! Thanks so much for writing. I’m not sure whether or not just the fort two exercises would close the gap. I would try it out on your own to test and see. Let me know how it works. If after a few weeks, you don’t notice a difference, then maybe try adding in more poses.😊