Thank you Cait, I’ve just recently started following your tutorial and have subscribed. I love how supportive and detail you are as you explain how to do each pose. Thank you so much👍😊

@CaitAllison

4 жыл бұрын

I’m so happy to hear the video was so helpful, and I’m delighted that you subscribed! Wishing you warmest blessings 😊

It feels like.....the last piece of my puzzle just finally got put back together!! After many other pieces!!!!!!!!!! Don't ever give up ever!!!!!!!! Yoga heals!!!!!!!!!!! Jeanne~

@CaitAllison

6 жыл бұрын

Hooray!!!!!!

I love it! Thanks for the great teaching.

@CaitAllison

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jess! I appreciate the comment :)

grateful for your tips! Will use them in a yoga student I have.

@CaitAllison

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing the tips with your student! I am delighted to hear that knowledge is spreading far and wide to help empower moms with DR! Hooray!

Cait!! Thank you so much for these informative videos on diastasis recti. I had my baby 4yrs ago and I've been doing your videos for only 1 week and I can already see a difference. I feel so strong and gaining my confidence back. THANK YOU!!!

@CaitAllison

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Royal T, Thank you so much for writing and sharing!! I am so glad to hear that you have found these practices helpful and supportive! Hooray for feeling empowered, strong and confident in your body :)

THANK YOU for doing another!!!! This is exactly what I was looking for because I have a one finger gap now! Thanks to you

@CaitAllison

6 жыл бұрын

Wahoo!!! Way to go on the one finger gap...that is so awesome! More videos to come soon :) Keep up the incredible work!

@Revalationz2012

6 жыл бұрын

Cait Allison ohhhh hello and THANK you for being you and doing these amazing awesome videos!!!!!!!! I was devastated until I found your first and now second video on this horrifying problem I have!! If I could have your email address in full that'd be so great since I Have tons of questions for you about diastasis!!!!! I went to just doing regular yoga following adee videos on KZread but the beginner ones since I am a beginner to yoga.... but now my gap is above two sometimes and I'm back to square one feeling hopeless and fat and gross!!! I'm very confused wondering does everyone who has diastasis , does everyone's abs or (gap I should say) move every now and then?? I'm so very frustrated because I was really really loving doing yoga Videos without worrying and now I know i need more help!! It would be awesome to talk to you? Thank you so much!! I could give you my phone number possibly!? My baby is now 2 in May! I've got four boys But was fine until this last late pregnancy!!! I'm 37 now! Thanks! Jeanne----

Great video channel and life changing exercises, thanks for making this video Currently I am working on the beginner Diastasis recti exercises and in a month or two I will do this advanced yoga 🧘‍♀️ God bless you 🤗

@CaitAllison

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Shashi, hooray!! I am so glad you found the videos to be life changing and helpful! I look forward to hearing more about your journey with these practices! Warmest blessings to you!

Just can't leave the programme without one more THANK YOU SO MUCH! You are amazing! the effect can be felt right after the practice! And not only in core muscles, but this workout helps a lot with shoulder blades pain... Only the best to you and everybody dear to your heart! Tatian Manukovskaya, Russia

@CaitAllison

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!! I am delighted to hear it is helping so much, not only in core muscles, but also in your shoulder blades! How wonderful! Keep up the amazing work :)

Great video!!!😉

Hellow everybody from Russia! Cait Allison's workout are not that much easy to follow, but her professionalism, very understandable instructions, her friendliness and natural charm are inspiering... And I move through listening to my body, appriciating its reponse and notising a growing self confidence and strength... As i am a writer all these things are very important for me. Many thanks to Cait allison!

@CaitAllison

6 жыл бұрын

Wonderful to hear! Thank you so much, and so happy that you are growing in self confidence and strength. Warmest blessings to you!

Doing this video after the first one helped my DR go down to 1.5 fingers. It's not easy to do all the exercises, but I know they'll help my body heal and strengthen itself, so, gotta keep going!!

@CaitAllison

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Tanya, thank you so much for writing!! Way to go! Yes, definitely doing the practices consistently and persistently will lead to lasting changes. Keep on going! You've got this :) Warmest blessings to you on your journey!

Hi Cait! I wanted to say THANK YOU!! My gap was 4.5 fingers, and now, after doing your first video it's down to 1.5!!! Wow and wow! I did not expect such fast results after having had 10 children and such a big problem with DR. I'm starting on this second video now. Thank you again, you're amazing!

@CaitAllison

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Tanya, thank you so much for writing and sharing your amazing testimony!! Hooray! Congratulations on bridging the gap so quickly! The body is so incredibly resilient and strong, and I am so glad you are feeling those results. Way to go on moving to the second video!! We have a full DR channel on the KZread page with questions/answers and additional tips for building a home practice. Thanks again for writing and sharing a piece of your journey with me. I feel very privileged to hear back from people on how these videos feel in their bodies. Warmest blessings to you!!

@BruceArcher1

3 жыл бұрын

😍🌹🌹

@MamtaSharma-hm3qc

4 күн бұрын

How long it took to reduce the gap ?

Hi! I've been troubled because of my post partum belly and I gave birth 1year and 8 mos ago so I hope the 1st video helps me a lot then I'll try this level 2 maybe after a few weeks or months! Have a wonderful day!

@CaitAllison

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Chen, I am so glad to hear you have found these videos and are enjoying them so far. That is awesome news that the first video has been so helpful. I look forward to hearing how you enjoy the level 2 video when you feel ready to start it. Have a lovely day and warmest blessings to you :)

@chenofroses1598

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! ❤

thank you for your info

@CaitAllison

5 жыл бұрын

So happy that you found it helpful!

Hi dear. Can you please make a yoga workout for weight loss for whois struggling with diastasis recti. It will be great for all of who is following ur videos. Thanks again

@CaitAllison

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Sandra, thanks so much for writing! I really appreciate your suggestion and the idea. I will work on getting a video together on finding exercises that promote a healthy weight post partum, while still being DR friendly. Your body is amazingly resourceful, and does incredible things :) Hopefully we will have some new videos out in the coming months!

Hi, I thank you so much for this wonderful video,. I have DR and mild Bladder prolapse so can I do all these postures with the same breathing techniques.

@CaitAllison

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Gnanavalli, yes these should be ok to do with the mild prolapse, but mulabandha might feel like too much. Just make sure to listen to your body. If it feels like too much, please pause and rest and perhaps skip that pose. It might be helpful to work with a pelvic floor physical therapist if you have access to one for additional support. Warmest blessings to you!

Hi everyone! Thank you for all of your support!!! For anyone looking to pair their DR practice with a full body yoga practice to strengthen arms and legs, here is a link to purchase the full body, diastasis recti friendly video! www.caitallison.com/shop/ Let me know what you think!

Cait,,, it would be so amazing if you could do a video that targets weight loss as well as diastasis:):) !!! If possible:) you help me and others more than you realize!!! So thanks again a thousand times !!!!!!! Jeanne-

@CaitAllison

6 жыл бұрын

That is an awesome suggestion and I will look into adding another video that is Diastasis Recti safe and promotes healthy weight loss. Thanks so much for the suggestion, Jeanne!

Omg! I'm absolutely so ecstatic..... I woke up this morning and as I was driving home from dropping my son off at school I sucked my stomach in as I normally try to do sometimes while driving,,,, but, the only difference was is that I felt it!!!! Caitlyn I actually feel the muscles inside under my belly button!!!!!!!!! I AM HEALED and I OWE ALL the thanks to you :):) ALL my hard hard work has definitely finally paid off!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I don't even care what my gap is at bcuz you can now see in my stomach that's it's healed!!!! Oh am I the happiest woman ever;):)!!!!! Thank you so much!! I went and redid your first video two times and here I am!!!!!! I've amaZed myself! ♥️

@CaitAllison

6 жыл бұрын

This is so amazing Jeanne! I am ecstatic for you! And thrilled that you are doing so well! Hooray!!!! And big time congratulations!!!

@Revalationz2012

6 жыл бұрын

Cait Allison Thank you :)

Have you ever seen someone more than a year out from pregnancy with a 1.5cm gap close ALL the way? I'm really happy to find your video. Whenever I try to get help, people just say I'm healed because I have a

@CaitAllison

6 жыл бұрын

Hi Lindsay, yes! Lots of women have written to me that they have closed their gap all the way ....even years post partum. Check out some of the comments below and the dialog with them! You can absolutely close it. It just takes adding in the more subtle movements in addition to what you're already doing! Once you close it to 1cm or less you shouldn't have that bulge between the abs anymore :) Please keep me posted on your progress!

Thank you for all your brill videos, can you suggest me whether I can do this if I have tight pelvic floor issues and quite deep and wide Diastasis recti pls? Can you advise anything for tight pelvic floor issues as well which I can do with dr Excercises etc. Thank you in advance for your time and help 🙏

@CaitAllison

6 жыл бұрын

Hi Ginnie, that's such a great question! Sometimes when the pelvic floor is extra tight, doing more to strengthen it doesn't help. Instead, stretching and mindfulness practices for relaxation can be more helpful. Perhaps you can email me at cait@caitallison.com and we can chat through a specific plan for you? Did you have pelvic floor tightness before pregnancy or after? In terms of the DR, how many finger distance is your gap? I am definitely happy to help you through this, just email me so I can get some more specific information and we can tailor the practice to specifically fit your needs! Warmest blessings to you!

you are awesome . thankyou so much sis. may i know which time should i do this for better results.?

@CaitAllison

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your support! There is no particular time of day to do it for better results! Just ideally 3-4 times a week, whenever you can make time for it! Keep up the wonderful work, and let me know how it goes :)

@janashan8305

6 жыл бұрын

Cait Allison thankyou sis for ur fast reply

Hey, I am starting level two today. Level one video really helped me out. I had a c section about 6 months back. Can you guide on how to get rid of the c-section pooch. Best Maria

@CaitAllison

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Maria, I am so glad to hear that level 1 was so helpful and that you are starting level 2 today. Sometimes it just takes time for the body to heal and recover. Try to focus on celebrating your body and everything it did to bring life into this world :) I look forward to hearing how the level 2 works for you and what results you see from the consistent practice, just make sure to always listen to your body :)

For anyone looking for the level 1 practice link, here it is: kzread.info/dash/bejne/Y4N1mc6Rqsmbfc4.html. Happy yogaing!!!

ThAnkh Yu.

@CaitAllison

3 жыл бұрын

So glad you found the video helpful!

I'm not sure how to do the abdomen pump in level 2 video. Am I simply breathing in and out or am I to be physically moving the upper half of my torso? I've tried both but neither feel right and I don't feel any benefit from it. Love your videos, thanks

@CaitAllison

4 жыл бұрын

So it is aligned with your breathing, and it’s more the muscles of the belly pulsing than the upper half of your torso moving. Let me try and find a video with more detail of that specific exercise for you 😊

Nice vedio👌🏻👌🏻😍😍

@CaitAllison

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 🙏💜✨

Hi Cait your videos are really help me 😀 i do level 1 video for 2 month now i have half finger gape and today i start the level 2 yoga video im very happy thanks alot 😘. For how long i should do this? When should i start another exercise wich are good for me? Can you make another video which is helpful for us?thanks again

@CaitAllison

4 жыл бұрын

Hooray! What wonderful news! I am thrilled to hear that you bridged the gap and were able to feel the changes after doing the video! I will work on getting other videos up soon, and in the meantime, it sounds like you are ready for the level 2 video, as well as other videos that feel good for you! Best of luck to you, and thanks so much for writing!

@bibiamina5524

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks to you 💕

Do more videos please

Hiiii cait!! I am really thankful to you for sharing such a useful video. I had 3 fingers gap and I started with your level 1 video and now it has been reduced to 1 and a half finger. I am a working women and i feel backache while sitting..may be due to continuous sitting.. I would like to ask you that will any belly binder be effective? Also i want to loose weight especially from tummy area..will these exercises be helpful in reduing my tummy size?

@CaitAllison

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Niti, I am so excited to hear you were able to use the exercises to reduce your gap. That is amazing!! And I think you're right, sitting for extended periods of time can impact your back. You might try my yoga for lower back pain video to help with that. Or test a belly binder to see if it makes a difference for you at work. I would say that adding in cardio in addition to the exercises can help to reduce the tummy size. But I am so glad the gap has lessened. Keep me posted on your progress :)

@Nia22878

5 жыл бұрын

@@CaitAllison Thanks for your helpful reply. Will surely update you.

HI !!! nice vids ! I would like to understand better hopefully to start closing my gap. If Diastasis recti is an issue with the linea alba (fibre that connect the sides of the abdominal) and this doesn't grow or contract and is almost completely devoid of blood vessels, therefore no exercise will change it's size. How is possible to fix Diastasis with this workout?

@CaitAllison

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Tasss550, here is my response to your other comment and to this comment, I hope this is helpful! If you have a gap that you are interested in healing, I would recommend you try the video and see how it works for you. Or please take the exercises to your physician or physical therapist to see if they have any additional suggestions for you. As I mention in the video, I am not a doctor or a physical therapist, but if you read through the comments under the original diastasis recti video, it is indeed helping lots of mommas from around the world pull their gap together. I am very interested in empowering women to take charge of their health when possible at home. Many moms had never even heard of diastasis recti, or had been told surgery was the only option, which is a pretty disempowering stance. The exercises in this video are designed to support the muscles and fascia in coming back together in a holistic way, opposed to just traditional crunches and planks that only work the rectus abdominus and can exacerbate the gap. These exercises target the horizontal planes, the transploric and inter tubercular planes to create movement and motion that brings the gap closer together, as opposed to vertical planes. It works the transversus abdominis and the obliques, giving the fascia a chance to heal. My understanding, is that the rectus sheath is composed of the aponeuroses of all three of the flat muscles (obliques and transverse) so working with those muscles helps to bridge the gap. Lot's of women have reported that these exercises have helped bridge the gap, but if there are other things that you would like to suggest to empower women to help with diastasis recti, I am always open to feedback. Thanks so much for your consideration in commenting.

Thank you so much for this video Caitlin.. much appreciated! I’m curious about a few things: - is it advisable to engage the abs at all times during the day, while doing chores, walking, etc? I remember reading somewhere that it will end up weakening the muscles instead of strengthening them. Is there any truth to that? - how often do you recommend these moves to be performed? - does it also help to tighten loose skin on the belly? Many thanks again! - Fathima

@CaitAllison

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Fathima, thanks so much for writing! I am delighted to hear you found the video useful and helpful. I do think engaging your abs throughout the day such as while doing chores or walking can be very helpful. I think that focusing awareness on the core in day-to-day things can bring more mindfulness and awareness to the body, while strengthening the muscles too. The frequency of the practice is up to you, with what would feel best in your body. Some people practice daily or twice a day, some less frequently. It's really based on what you can reasonably fit into your schedule and what feels best for you. Some women have written in the comments that they have noticed it change the skin on the belly too. Try to be kind towards your body and celebrate all of the wonderful strengths your body has. Always listen in and if the exercises feel like too much, it's ok to take a break from them and listen to your body! I hope that helps!

@fnas2010

4 жыл бұрын

I just realised you had already answered some of my questions in a different video, but you still took the time to reply me anyway.. most appreciated! That’s very kind of you to share your knowledge and expertise with others ❤️❤️❤️

@CaitAllison

4 жыл бұрын

@@fnas2010 Thank you so much! It feels like an honor to be able to share and spread information to empower women around the world :)

Hi Cait i like ur video. Is this also safe when u have prolaps ?

@CaitAllison

5 жыл бұрын

Hi! Thanks so much for the kind feedback. It really depends on the person and the prolapse. It can be different woman to woman. My general rule of thumb is to listen to your body for what feels right for you. I would also recommend checking with your doctor and physical therapist first to ensure they are comfortable with you doing these gentle exercises.

Thank you for your video.iam doing level 1 and my gap has reduced.Can I do virechan ghati if we have diastisis recti?

@CaitAllison

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Manju M, thank you so much for writing. I am so glad to hear your gap has reduced and you have experienced positive results from the video. I am not familiar with virechan ghati...could you send me a link to the specific practice you are referencing and I can let you know my thoughts. Thank you!

Do I have to do any warm up before I do all the yoga moves that you have shown in this video?

@CaitAllison

3 жыл бұрын

Great question! It's really up to you and what you feel like your body needs. This sequencing is designed intentionally to warm you up as you go through the series of exercises, and then to wind back down to rest. But you are more than welcome to add in extra warm up if your body needs.

P.s. I just had my husband check the gap as I always used to,, he said he can't find it:):):):)!! Ahhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!! So ecstatic! I left a story here today down below on my amazing 😉 accomplishments!!!!!!!!!! Then I left two more little comments up here- Cait please find my story:) lol

@CaitAllison

6 жыл бұрын

I so appreciate your love and support, Jeanne! I am just thrilled for you! How amazing that the gap has gone away and you have found your strength! You have achieved so much through hard work and keeping up with the practices! I am so impressed and so excited for you!!! Big hug!!!

@Revalationz2012

6 жыл бұрын

Cait Allison right back at ya babe;):)!!! Huge hug 🤗!!!!! ♥️

Hi Cait, I have a 1.5 finger gap and am doing your level 1 and level 2 videos. Im 9 weeks post partum and I'm trying to do a video every day. How long should it take to close the gap - weeks or months? I want to know when I can move onto other forms of exercise like running. Thanks x

@CaitAllison

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for writing! Great question! Some women have been able to close the gap after weeks, others take a bit longer. Every body is different so there really isn’t a one size fits all approach. But definitely consistency and persistency are key, the more often and regularly you practice, the more your body will respond. I look forward to hearing how the videos work for you! 😊🌻

Hi cait! Cud u pls show yoga for tailbone injury! I hv delivered my baby 4 months ago and I still have tailbone pain. While sitting and while getting up it hurts. Thanks 🙏🏻

@CaitAllison

6 жыл бұрын

Hi Shruti, I am so sorry to hear about your tailbone injury. That is so painful, and tough to then be caring for a newborn while nursing that injury. I will try and get a video out with tailbone pain soon! Wishing you quick healing and recovery!

@mysticallove2066

6 жыл бұрын

Thanx cait for ur warm gesture!

@fartun8863

6 жыл бұрын

Love to see tailbone videos

@CaitAllison

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback! I will get on it! :)

Is there a way I can check to know for sure if I am doing the belly lock 🔐 and Mula bandha move correctly or not??????? Thnx.... Jeanne-(pelvic floor one)

@CaitAllison

6 жыл бұрын

Hi Jeanne, thanks so much for writing! Yes, it is normal for the gap to open and close a bit, so what you are experiencing is not something to be alarmed by. It just means there is going to be a little extra work in bolstering the support of your fascia and connective tissues. I will try and do a video to further explain the bandhas and to show that. It should feel like a really tight engagement of your whole belly if you are doing uddiyana bandha correctly, and the pelvic floor one should feel like a lifting. From your comments below I would go back to the level one video just to refresh and then return to level 2 and other yoga classes :) We can also set up a time to chat! My email is cait@caitallison.com!

@Revalationz2012

6 жыл бұрын

Cait Allison sounds great 👍 and THANK YOU SO very much!!!! Your videos for yoga and diastasis recti are the best on KZread !!!!! The only actually yoga videos for this problem!! I think you and Adee from yoga should get together or possibly put your heads together to do videos for yoga and diastasis combined and you ladies could make some serious money 💰;):)!' I love your videos and hers so much I just can't thank you enough or say better things about both of your videos:):) I'd be very lost without your videos!!! Ok 👌 so,, I'll be going back to level one and I plan to write down my questions for you since you are better than any doctor I have seen for this period!!'! They gave me no info on this and it is so very devastating! Once my forgetful mind gathers all my questions up for you I'll be emailing you:)! Soon!!' Until then it's been great getting feedback from you and take care until next time!!! Thanks 🙏🏼

@Revalationz2012

6 жыл бұрын

Cait Allison p.s.- Jeanne again here,,,, I do THINK 💭 I am doing the uddianda bahnda correctly but of course it would be very helpful and awesome 👏 to somehow know for sure:) so,, real quick I just want to explain to you what I feel and it is kind of a newer feeling so I sure hope it's a good thing... lol! I feel a definite tightness around my whole belly button area when I do that and when I pull up and in as well with my pelvic floor muscles 💪;) if this is something that sounds right then please just let me know! Thanks once again my dear.... I'll be emailing to set up chat time too-🌈 Jeanne( as in I Dream of Jeannie ) ttys

@CaitAllison

6 жыл бұрын

Yes, That sounds like you are doing it well! Keep up the great work, and keep practicing! It definitely sounds like you are doing it right. And yes, My mom is also named Jeanne, same spelling...great name ;) !!! Have a wonderful rest of your day!!! Warmest blessings to you :)

at 17:10 you begin the dirga pranama asana. in introducing you speak of it balancing female hormones. i am a man who is following your videos to repair diastasis recti: is this pose appropriate for me to do? is it going to affect my hormonal balance? it feels like a good thing for me to do but i am a bit nervous about it because i like being a man!

@CaitAllison

6 жыл бұрын

Hi Merlin Bear, what a wonderful question! Thanks so much for reaching out! No, it will not affect your hormones in a negative manner whatsoever. It is perfectly safe and healthy for men to do as well, and won't impact your hormones. It just presses on acupressure points for women that can bring a bit of balance hormonally. It is safe, healthy and effective for men to do as well. Please keep me posted on your progress with the video! Thanks for watching!

Thank you so much mam for this video.l had 2 n half gap of diastisis recti.I did level 1 n level 2 and my gap has reduced to less than 1 finger gap :) Can I start doing Surya namaskar and other yogasanas like boat pose,plank,camel pose and all.which all asanas should I avoid now. My belly has reduced to a certain level.but it is not fully flat.so pls provide some more yogasanas mam Thank you 😊

@CaitAllison

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Maju M, thank you so much for writing! Hooray!! Congratulations on reducing your gap so significantly. I am so happy for you! Yes, feel free to start doing Surya namaskar and some of the other postures. Just make sure to listen to your body. If something starts to feel too much, it's important to pause and skip that pose. But do start adding poses in based on what you feel comfortable with. I am planning on adding in a diastasis recti level 3 video with more intensive abdominal asanas in the coming months so keep an eye out on this channel for that coming out soon :)

Dear Cait, I have been doing your video one for 2 months now.. Earlier I had almost 5 finger gap and now it's reduced to 3 .. Please suggest I should keep practice vido 1 until the gap reduced to 1.5 gap then come here right

@CaitAllison

3 жыл бұрын

I apologize for the delay in getting back to you! I am so happy to hear you were able to notice such significant differences in your DR. That is awesome! Check out this video which might provide an answer to your questions. Wishing you warmest blessings, Cait :kzread.info/dash/bejne/loVpprivaaTdhtI.html

Hi! I'm not able to buy your combined video on your website. Please help.

@CaitAllison

4 жыл бұрын

Hello! Thank you so much for writing! I am so sorry for the inconvenience...my website was down! But things are back and running now. I just tested the purchase and it should be working now. Thanks so much for supporting the channel and I hope you enjoy the full body video. If you have any trouble at all with purchasing it, please don't hesitate to reach out! Warmest blessings to you!

@np9855

4 жыл бұрын

Cait Allison got it! Thanks!!!

@CaitAllison

4 жыл бұрын

@@np9855 So wonderful to hear! I hope you enjoy!!! Warmest blessings to you :)

Hi I have gap of 3 fingers n it is almost 1 n 1/2 year of my delivery can I correct my diastasis recti

@CaitAllison

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Menaka, every woman's body heals differently, however I would say there is lots of hope to bridge the gap and correct the diastasis recti using these exercises. Many moms have written me from all over the world that they have been able to lessen the DR gap just with these simple exercises. Please keep me posted on your healing journey.

Hi Caitlin now am 6 nd half month postnatal mother my diastasis recti 2finger can I start this yoga( after 6months)

@CaitAllison

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Parimala, so sorry I missed this comment a while back! I hope you are doing well and that this video was helpful for you! Wishing you warmest blessings!

Hiiii cait! I have been doing your level 1 and then level 2 videos..and my DR gap has been reduced from 3 and a half fingers to one finger.. thanks to you:) Actually, sometimes I feel disappointed because if I do more walking I feel bloated and my diastasis becomes bigger and I go back to square one.. I do your full body yoga practice exercises also..please tell me is DR a permanent flaw? Why does it come back again and again? Can I rectify it permanently..? I really need your help.

@CaitAllison

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Niti, congratulations on your progress! That is amazing! Focus in on the progress. Many women experience bloating, and I don't believe DR is a permanent flaw at all. And I think it's important to celebrate the changes in the body, since our bodies are constantly changing. Try to celebrate your body and figure out what feel healthy for you. I feel like the key is to listen to your body. Try to notice if the bloating is tied to a certain food and figure out which exercises feel best for you. I hope that helps! Wishing you warmest blessings and a happy new year!

@Nia22878

4 жыл бұрын

@@CaitAllison thanks for your guidance! I will take care of what you have said. Happy New year☺️

I just seen a video saying the supposedly correct way to check for diastasis recti is to lift head and shoulders but while you check you activate your pelvic floor muscles?!! Well holy cow 🐮,,, it sure feels amazingly strong like a firm trampoline when I check while pulling up my pelvic floor muscles:):) Cait... what's your thoughts 💭? I'm very nervous and sketched out to keep working out now!!!!!! Just too worried I'm ruining all my hard hard work?!!! 😑

@CaitAllison

6 жыл бұрын

Hi Jeanne! Not to worry, it really sounds like you are moving in the right direction, and have done so much to heal your DR! I think you can keep working out! Keep in mind, our whole goal in bridging the DR is to ensure you are strong and stable with the fascia so that you can get back to your daily routine. The fascia is more malleable than muscle, so it does sound like that firm trampoline is a strong fascia foundation. I think you've got this! But as always, if there is ever any pain or discomfort, stop and check in with your body. But if you're feeling good, I'd say don't let worry or fear stop you, you've so got this! Keep me posted on how you are feeling...I'm always here for you :)

@CaitAllison

6 жыл бұрын

I just saw your previous comment about how to properly check DR. So even if you haven't had a baby, and don't have DR there will still be about a finger width distance between the rectus abdominals. For example, if you look at someone with a 6 pack abs, that mid line dip is the typical gap. That's just the normal dip there. The trouble is if there is a major gap even when lying down. So it really does sound like you are on the right track and have strengthened up your fascia :)

@Revalationz2012

6 жыл бұрын

Cait Allison yayyyyy!!!! Ahhhh yes:);)!! Thank you so much 😊! I thought I actually deleted my questions because I realized my anxiety had gotten the best of me:):) I just worked for so long and so hard on my tummy for DR that I worry too much sometimes!!! My husband gets mad at me because I stress SO much sometimes!! It's only really when I pull up with my pelvic floor muscles 💪 and check then I've got that strong firm trampoline feeling in the alenia alba part. Otherwise it's still kind of spongy if I don't tighten up or pull up with pelvic floor muscles... so yes I sure just hope that I didn't do too many downward facing dogs or planks!!! It's nerve wrecking really to think 💭 after all my ongoing hard work 😓 I could end up back to square one:( !! Frustrating thought!! I'm very glad you seen my questions though! I feel better just KNOWING you are here for me!!! Ttys and lots of love ❤️:):) Thank you Cait!!

@CaitAllison

6 жыл бұрын

Yes! I think I saw the question come through in email, but it was deleted in youtube. Anxiety can be tough, and I think I'm going to put out a video with some tools to work with emotions soon! But not to worry. You won't undo the incredible work and progress you have done. We are getting you right back to being able to do everything you were doing before pregnancy. I know that you've got this and you have the intention and awareness to tighten the abs, so you will always be strengthening the fascia :) Keep up the amazing work! You've so got this :) Big hug!!!

Thank you for making another video! I only discovered I still have my diastasis recti 4 years postbirth when I noticed nothing I did is losing me the belly fat, I might have made it worst doing sit ups. When I discovered it I had 1.5 finger gap from below my sternum to my belly button. Now I'm down to 1 finger gap just 1 palm above my belly button after doing the 1st video. It took about a month (I wasn't that consistent :P). What pose should I do more of to target this area please?

@CaitAllison

6 жыл бұрын

Hi! It is so common for women to discover their diastasis recti several years post partum. I wish more women had this information available to them after birth. How exciting that you are already seeing results from the practices, just after a month. I think to target that area continue to work on the poses in the above level 2 video. You could also increase the repetitions of the opposite arm/leg poses :) Hope that helps!

@nurhaziramohd.zahari6494

6 жыл бұрын

Ikr! Nobody tells you anything about this! Anyway thank you for replying. cant wait to close this gap totally! Have a great day!

@Revalationz2012

6 жыл бұрын

Patience Nur Hazira:) patience really is much needed for dr to heal! I speak from experience trust me!!!!!!! Lol ! It's a forever problem to deal with!!! But, Stick with Caitlyn's videos here and you will get the results you are looking for!!! It took me about nine months to get what I wanted:) but! Oh is it worth it let me tell everyone! Good luck 🍀 ladies!!!! Yoga power:) Jeanne-

Please make a video with subtitle ( English) I am from India , I can't understand so please mam make a video with subtitle or notes in description box this video's helpful for all over the world and also sorry for my English

@CaitAllison

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Soniga, thanks so much for writing! I will do my best to get some subtitles up. Thanks so much for the suggestion!

Do our gap increase if we do level 2 with 2 finger gap?

@CaitAllison

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Manju M. Every body is different and responds to the practices differently so I can't answer that question with certainty. I generally advise working with level 1 until your gap is 1.5 fingers or less, but it's important to listen to your body and honor what feels right for you :)

Hi Cait, thanks a lot for your video. Can you do these exercises during your period?

@CaitAllison

6 жыл бұрын

Hi Are Caeli, Thank you so much for your comment! You can do the exercises during your period, as long as it feels comfortable for you :)

Hi am having diastasis recti with 8fingrs gap plz suggest me what to do will it heal plz reply it's so embarrassed to be with this large belly

@CaitAllison

6 жыл бұрын

Hi Arvapally shruthi, have you seen a doctor for the gap? I'd recommend getting in touch with a doctor if possible to accurately diagnosis the DR. In the meantime, I'd start with the level 1 video: kzread.info/dash/bejne/Y4N1mc6Rqsmbfc4.html. Please let me know how it goes. Thinking of you!

@arvapallyshruthi6664

6 жыл бұрын

Cait Allison thank u so much for d reply I'll go to the doctor surely with in 2 days and after that I'll message you

@Revalationz2012

6 жыл бұрын

So!?? What's the verdict? Hoping all is well and your still able to do Cait's first video in your case:):) take care!! Muscles 💪 can heal so can fascia and tissue;)!!

Hai. I have diastatic recti. Now am doing diastatic exersise but I need to reduse my body weight also. What exercise is safe.please help me....

@CaitAllison

5 жыл бұрын

Hi! Thanks for taking the time to write. Reducing body weight can come from a combination of exercise and diet changes. You might talk to a nutritionist to see about diet changes that are right for you. These exercises in conjunction with walking, elliptical machines, swimming, or other forms of cardio that feel comfortable in your body can help with reducing body weight. :)

@reshmavr2871

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you mam.

Is it okay to do cat/cow and not Just cat 🐱 with a 1.5 finger gap if you are doing uddiana bandha and pelvic floor pull up one while doing so???

@CaitAllison

6 жыл бұрын

That's such a great question! I think as long as you have the uddiyana bandha and pelvic floor lock, it is okay. I am going to add a bit more in about DR safe cat pose in the next video! :)

Hi cait.. I had been doing your first vedio for 2 months and my gap has been reduced to 1 finger gap... But still my stomach not reduced.. I look 6 months pregnant... And still my stomach cones when I bring legs at 90 degree... Please guide me what to do next??

@CaitAllison

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Jojy Jose, thank you so much for reaching out! I am glad to hear that you have noticed a change in your gap from practicing for 2 months. I would encourage you to be gentle with your body and trust the process. Every person experiences the practices differently in their body, and it's important to listen to what feels right for you. I would explore adding in more frequency in the practices that you're able to do without coning, and build up to be able to work on the 90 degree angle practice. Have you had a chance to watch this video yet? kzread.info/dash/bejne/loVpprivaaTdhtI.html It goes through some different techniques and tips for building a home practice. I hope that helps! Warmest blessings to you!

@jojyjose4249

3 жыл бұрын

@@CaitAllison hi cait.. I think I have c section pooch.. I don't have any backpain.. only issue is my hanging belly.. can it be healed with these yoga?.. still I am continuing your first video.. if I can do anything along with this please tell me...

@CaitAllison

3 жыл бұрын

@@jojyjose4249 Hi! thanks so much for sharing a bit. I am glad to hear you don't have any backpain with it. Sometimes our bodies carry weight differently after childbirth. It's so important to listen to your body and honor what feels right for you. These practices can make a difference, and ultimately they are focused on supporting your core to be able to feel strong and stable, able to handle pressure and move through life postpartum without potential injury. I would encourage you to just be consistent with the first video if you are feeling differences in your body with that. Munira Hudani also shares a lot on her website about DRA and how to work on healing it and might be a good resource to look into. Wishing you warmest blessings in your journey, if you have any questions, please reach out!

@jojyjose4249

3 жыл бұрын

@@CaitAllison thanks a lot cait... You are so humble... Replying for everyone's queries.... May God bless you...

But is this ok to practice even if I had no baby?? I did some exercises and my corset is entirely changed.. i have no lumbal. back pain..

@CaitAllison

4 жыл бұрын

Wonderful question! Yes, absolutely! This practice is totally ok to practice even if you haven't had a baby or pregnancy. Sometimes DR can happen even outside of pregnancy. For more information on it, check out my DR FAQs video. I hope that helps! Warmest blessings to you!

@TheJanaHD

4 жыл бұрын

Awesome.I did 2nd one today..it is really effective thing for entire torso.l will advise to all my clients. Namaste

@CaitAllison

4 жыл бұрын

@@TheJanaHD That's so awesome! Thanks so much for sharing!!! Namaste :)

Can we drink water during dis practice???

@CaitAllison

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Jazz KB, yes, take what your body needs. If you are thirsty, I encourage you to stay hydrated with water :)

Is it true that after DR heals that you can never do crunches again? If so why?

@CaitAllison

6 жыл бұрын

I don't think that is true. I think once you get really strong fascia built up again and 1 finger distance or less, you can add crunches back in. It's just that a lot of people see the gap closing, and then add crunches back in too soon, putting pressure on that fascia wall and ripping the gap back open again. Think of it like a mesh wall between the abdominal wall. It might be really thin at first and not that strong. Eventually as you keep the exercises up it's more like a rubber band holding the wall together. So it's a lot stronger and more durable over time. It just takes consistency and eventually your fascia should be strong enough to endure the crunches. I just advise not to add them back in too soon, even after the gap has closed. Give it some time to really build up a strong fascia wall!

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I have 3 finger gap, where is level 1or can I do just level 2?

@CaitAllison

6 жыл бұрын

Hi! Thanks for reaching out. With a 3 finger gap, please do the level 1. I would not recommend the level 2 practice until you have only a 1 finger gap. Here is the link to level 1: kzread.info/dash/bejne/Y4N1mc6Rqsmbfc4.html. If I can answer any other questions, please don't hesitate to reach out!

@sanabukhari7807

6 жыл бұрын

Cait Allison , first of all thanks for your reply. Can you please tell me how long will it take to close Diastasis recti? I am v much tense due to this as I have three kids and the youngest is 1.5 years. And all were born through c section.

@sanabukhari7807

6 жыл бұрын

And will i also lose weight with level 1?and do's & don'ts during Diastasis Recti.

@CaitAllison

6 жыл бұрын

Hi Sana, so each body is different, there really isn't a time frame for closing the diastasis rectified (DR). But the more frequently you do the exercises, the more you will see a difference. While the videos aren't aimed at necessarily losing weight, they will help to flatten out the tummy and give you the core support to safely do other exercises later on. Many women who have been doing the level one video for several months report flatter tummies, some weight lose, and DR healing! If you want to set up a Skype consultation, we can always do that too! I am happy to answer any questions you might have!

@sanabukhari7807

6 жыл бұрын

Cait Allison thanks a lot for guiding me.

Halo mam, I'm 56 days postpartum ,can i start level 1 exercises for DR? I have a 10 finger gap and will it heal with exercices ? Plz reply...

@CaitAllison

6 жыл бұрын

Hi Sajna Habi, congratulations on your new baby! I am so happy you found this page. You can start level 1 exercises as long as your doctor says you are ok to begin a yoga practice. The exercises should help to start slowing bringing the gap back together. Just be mindful and listen to your body...if any of the practices feel like too much, pause and skip that exercise, and then try going back to it a few weeks later. Please keep me posted on your progress and know I am here for you!

@sajnahabi2610

6 жыл бұрын

Thank u so much for ur kind response...i vl b sure in touch..

Hi Cait, shall we do jogging with DR( 2 finger gap)?

@CaitAllison

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Surya, thanks so much for writing! If jogging feels good in your body, I would say go for it! Jogging can be a great way to get cardio in and work the legs. Warmest blessings to you :)

@suryad8322

4 жыл бұрын

@@CaitAllison Thank you Cait.

Is it necessary to do it on an empty stomach?

@CaitAllison

6 жыл бұрын

Not at all! You can absolutely do it even after eating a meal. It is just what is most comfortable for you. Each body is different, so really if it feels comfortable for you to do it after eating, that is perfectly fine.

@shahzadneelaab460

6 жыл бұрын

Cait Allison thankyou so much for the reply.. Will do these poses as soon as i get cleared by my doc. 😊

@CaitAllison

6 жыл бұрын

Keep me posted on how they go :)

Hai mam .... Am from Bangalore.... Directly we can start level 2 or level 1 we want to follow plzzz reply mam

@CaitAllison

4 жыл бұрын

Hi! Thank you so much for writing. That is a great question. It depends on what feels right for your body. I recommend moving to level 2 when the gap is 1.5 finger distance or less. Just make sure to listen to your body for what feels right for you. I also have a frequently asked questions video on this page that might be helpful to check out. Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns.

@devikagajula94

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your response mam 😊

@devikagajula94

4 жыл бұрын

@@CaitAllison hai mam good morning have a nice day,☺️☺️☺️during periods can we do this type of exercises.... please let me know mam

@CaitAllison

4 жыл бұрын

@@devikagajula94 Hi Devika, thanks so much for writing! Generally this should be ok to do while on your period. However, some women prefer a more restorative and resting practice while on their period. So it is up to you, and if it feels comfortable in your body to practice while on your period, it should be ok. Always listen to your body for what feels right to you :)

@devikagajula94

4 жыл бұрын

@@CaitAllison thank you mam I have ovarian cyst on my left side ovary so I bleeds lot first three days so I will be in resting time mam thanks for your help mam😍

Hi...i m doing gud...2 weeks bck i noticed the gap getting bigger again( since i started planks i think) ..so went bk to level 1...now im fine ...but my tummy is like preggy one...i want to reduce that .can u pls help me..agin hv to start with level 2.( this time no planks)... or any additional exercise.i see a big difference in DR but y im not able to reduce my tummy size..😐 P.s...planks i did everyday that week...and i could manage well for 60 sec without any difficulty so i continued.. I m not doing lying down eagle position and last asana with table behind( still struggling)..

@anupriyam9364

6 жыл бұрын

I hv changed my eating habits...too..t0 helathy food..no sugar no snacks..and nutritious intake is there.

@anupriyam9364

6 жыл бұрын

Last week i did level 1 again....i did planks just for 2 days...(( 3 min each))

@CaitAllison

6 жыл бұрын

Hi Anupriya, thanks so much for your comments! Yes, it can be so tricky to know when exactly to add the planks back in. Think of the fascia of a spider web type material. The gap can be closed and it can be holding everything together, but still be super fragile. And then when you add in the planks again sometimes it's too much and the fascia reopens a bit. But not to worry, it will get stronger soon!! Yes, jump back to the level 1 or level 2 for a bit. In the next couple of weeks we are going to be putting out a whole body DR video and that can help with losing weight too :) I'll put out a comment once it is posted!!

@anupriyam9364

6 жыл бұрын

Cait Allison thank u very much ..im waiting for it...wanted to very badly loose belly fat ..and im doing level 1 only and gap is closed...stopped planks..i love level 1 more than level 2..dono y.....🤔😻

@CaitAllison

6 жыл бұрын

Yay!! We just filmed a full body Diastasis Recti video today...should be out soon! Hopefully it will help with muscle building and fat burning :) I am so happy you love level 1...I love it too!!! I am always a fan of the basics..they are so effective and powerful! I so appreciate your comments and support :)

The pose in 11.50 will make broader shoulders? Coz I already have broader shoulders. And I dont want to be like man ☺️

@CaitAllison

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Sandra, thank you so much for writing! I hear your concerns. The exercise is not designed to broaden the shoulders, but rather to strength the body in a subtle way. You might feel your muscles working, but it is not designed to significantly alter the size of the shoulders. Every body is different so sometimes it can impact people in different ways, but this practice is really meant to help women tap into body appreciation, and loving kindness towards your body through movement. If it doesn't feel right to you, it's ok to skip that pose and listen to your body :) I hope that helps!

@sandrafse3048

4 жыл бұрын

@@CaitAllison thanks for ur reply dear

Too much talking I like more video 1 .. maybe all the info in 1 separate video

@CaitAllison

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your thoughts and feedback! I am glad to hear you enjoy the first video, we will continue to work on getting more content out!

Dear Cait, I have been doing your video one for 2 months now.. Earlier I had almost 5 finger gap and now it's reduced to 3 .. Please suggest I should keep practice vido 1 until the gap reduced to 1.5 gap then come here right

@CaitAllison

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Abirami, thank you so much for writing! I am so happy to hear you were able to reduce your gap from 5 fingers to 3 in such a short amount of time. That is excellent! Congratulations on the hard work you are doing. Yes, I would recommend staying with the level 1 video until you get to 1.5 fingers or less and then joining in for the level 2 video. Warmest blessings to you!

@abiyumnaanum3521

4 жыл бұрын

@@CaitAllison it's so amazing to see you are replying to everyone.. Thank you so much.. I will stick on video 1 until the gap reduce to 1.5

@CaitAllison

4 жыл бұрын

@@abiyumnaanum3521 Sounds like a plan! Keep me posted if any other questions or concerns emerge! Warmest blessings to you :)