Mindful core-engaging movements is key to help heal a diastasis recti. So if this is you, skip the regular gym crunches and give these a try!
Diastasis recti is a separation of the rectus abdominis muscles along the midline of the abdomen, often due to pressure from pregnancy, weight gain, or improper core engagement. It can cause a visible bulge or “doming” in the belly, especially when straining or doing certain movements.
Mat technique level: 1
Intensity level: Hot
No props needed
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Brush up on Pilates fundamentals! In this session we'll do quite a bit of waist strengthening and we'll also work and talk about the shoulders! No props needed, just your mat!
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