The Weight We Do Not Talk About
Some days, the weight is not the laundry or the toddler clinging to your leg — it is the invisible burden of always showing up. The meals, the mess, the meetings. You wonder: When do I get to rest?
If you are reading this, exhausted and aching for a pause — this is your invitation to reset, not just physically, but emotionally.
As a mom and yoga teacher, I have lived both roles. I know the guilt of wanting space and the magic of getting just ten minutes on the mat. This little pocket of time? It saved me. It can save you too.
Why Moms Need a 10-Minute Reset
Motherhood triggers constant cortisol spikes (the stress hormone), leading to fatigue, anxiety, and even hormonal imbalances. A short yoga session:
You do not need a full class. You need a break that breathes.
10-Minute Yoga Reset for Tired Moms
No fancy props. No perfection. Just breath, movement, and space.
Set a timer for 10 minutes. Find a quiet spot — even if it is your bedroom floor.
1. Child’s Pose (Balasana) – 1 min
Rest your forehead. Let your shoulders melt. Breathe into your back.
2. Cat-Cow (Marjaryasana-Bitilasana) – 1 min
On all fours, arch and round your back. Sync breath with motion.
Exhale tension. Inhale calm.
3. Downward Dog – 1 min
Stretch those tired legs. Pedal your feet. Let your head hang.
Imagine your stress dripping to the mat.
4. Low Lunge with Side Stretch – 2 min (1 min each side)
Opens hips and side body — perfect for long days of sitting or standing.
5. Seated Forward Fold – 1 min
Calms the nervous system. Feel your breath deepen with each exhale.
6. Supine Twist – 2 min (1 min each side)
Releases lower back tension. Great before sleep.
7. Legs Up the Wall – 2 min
This one is gold. Drains fatigue, calms the mind, and resets the heart rate.
Close your eyes. Feel yourself come home.
From My Mat to Yours
You give so much. This practice is a way to give back to you.
Even ten minutes can shift your day — not because everything around you changes, but because you do.
Try this reset for a week. Let the yoga hold you the way you hold everyone else.
Useful Tip
Place your mat somewhere visible. Let it remind you: You matter too.
Disclaimer
This blog is for educational and motivational purposes only. Please consult your healthcare provider before beginning any new exercise program, especially postpartum.