With gentle, mindful poses and movement, release the secondary discomfort, tightness and tension that is forming in other areas of your body following your abdominal laparoscopy. Nurture and support your body as it heals.

Other parts of your body can begin to feel achy and uncomfortable as you rest in lying or seated postures for long periods of time. Though the body needs that time for your abdomen to heal and it can be worrying to know what movement is right for it, you can still move and stretch mindfully, safely and gently. This helps to support the healing process and relieve tension that's building up from lack of movement and pre/post-surgery anxiety.

This is the 5-step sequence I used to support my own body following my 4-incision laparoscopy. In addition to the abdominal pain as a result of surgery, I also had secondary pain, particularly through my shoulders and sides of my body and chest, which made it hard to breathe deeply. This was caused by prolonged periods of lying in awkward and rounded positions. With these gentle, mindful poses and movement, I eased my sore muscles and joints and was able to breathe more freely. It helped my body to stay more comfortable, whilst allowing my abdominal area to recover.

E-BOOK DETAILS:

• 5-step sequence incorporating restorative and nurturing movement, stretching, breathing and mindfulness practices
• Each step represents a stretch or movement to be partnered with slow breaths
• You can take as long as you like with each step, depending on how your body feels with it
• Detailed instructions are provided for each step
• Areas of the body that are worked with are the neck, shoulders, sides of the torso, back, hips and legs, ensuring all secondary areas around the abdomen are eased and balanced

What people say

Mireille: "Just found your terrific sequence. I had laparoscopy surgery to remove a small portion of my small intestine. I started doing some of the less intense poses in the hospital and continued with the sequence and lots of dog walking once at home. The sequence really helped relieving some of the tightness and discomfort and gave me some energy. Thank you so much."

Penny: "Post-op Day 4, gallbladder removal. Getting a bit eager to recover. But really trying to maintain focus and stay intune with what my body needs both mentally and physically. I came across this regimen, and it helped tremendously. Thank you!"

Ashley: "Thank you for creating this sequence. I will be having similar surgery to remove my ovary due to tumor. It is all a bit overwhelming, and I am mostly concerned about my mental well being with limited ability to exercise. The shared experience and reminder to be kind and gentle with my body is so helpful. Thank you again."

FAQs

Will this sequence target abdominal pain?

No, this sequence targets secondary discomfort in the other surrounding areas of the abdomen that can also be affected after surgery. This sequence does not deal with primary pain resulting from laparoscopic surgery.

Is this sequence energetic?

No, this sequence is slow and gentle to ensure that there are no adverse effects on the area currently healing from surgery. If you feel ready for more energetic movement, this e-book is not for you.

Do I need to stand for these exercises?

No, you have the option to do these exercises from your bed or from the floor. Some of the movements can be done sitting in a chair if you prefer.

Do I need previous experience with Yoga or other forms of movement?

No, previous experience with Yoga or other forms of movement is not necessary.

Do you offer refunds?

No, due to the digital nature of this product, refunds are not available.

Meet your teacher

Claire is a Functional Yoga and Self-Care coach. Originally a Hatha-Flow Yoga teacher, she moved into the field of functional and adaptive application of Yoga and movement with the study of Restorative Yoga, Yin Yoga, Musculoskeletal Anatomy and Mindfulness. She specialises in the therapeutic application of these practices, helping practitioners better understand their unique physical structure, habitual patterns and movement tendencies in order to improve posture, mobility, the healing process and overall body awareness. As part of her method, she explores underlying mental and emotional patterns that might be causing a disconnect, and helps practitioners to bring mind and body back into balance.

Disclaimer

Yoga and self-care practices can provide great benefits to health and general wellbeing. Please remember to work within the limits of your own body, which only you can know. As with any exercise or movement practice, consult your healthcare professional with any questions or concerns before starting. There is always a possibility of injury with physical activity. Not all videos are suitable for everyone. www.clariayoga.com is not responsible or liable for any injury, accident, health impairment, or other factors affecting users of videos, classes, programmes, marketing materials, and any other accompanying materials. www.clariayoga.com is not a replacement for medical care and makes no representations or warranties regarding the completeness of information provided in this or any related materials. By purchasing this e-book, you confirm that you understand the content of this disclaimer.