Place bench or chair to wall. Pose may also be performed sitting on steps of a staircase.
Lay baby on blanket in front of bench or staircase. With knees and feet together sit on front edge of bench, step, or chair. Position elbow and back of upper left arm to outer right thigh. Place right hand on bench, step, or wall.
Inhale, squeeze knees together, and lift chest. Exhale, press left elbow to right thigh, and twist torso toward right. Elongate spine with each exhalation. Change sides. Press right elbow to left thigh, and twist toward left.
To release, stretch chest forward over thighs, and relax.
This pose strengthens oblique abdominal muscles and helps uterus return to normal size.
