Well, the "mommy pooch," actually has a medical name: diastasis recti and the good news is that this condition can be improved with specific exercises that target the deep core muscles, particularly the transverse abdominis. Where getting into why diastasis recti happens, how to identify it, and when you should and shouldn’t exercise.

To get you started with your postpartum yoga routine, we've got 5 of our favorite postpartum-safe poses that will help you regain muscle tone, release tension, and play a role in healing your body after birth!