Hey wonderful humans! 💙 Here's the first video in the a 4 part series I've created for after abdominal surgery. I'd love to hear how this was for you... it's very gentle - to be used as soon as you are able to after surgery. Was it gentle enough? Let me know what you found helpful or even less helpful. If you need the next level up, you can move onto Phase Two in the series: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-wztrXmte1iM.html And if you'd like to try other post-ab surgery videos to alternate with this one, when you've built up enough strength and your wound has healed enough, then here is the link to my whole playlist of videos for you: ru-vid.com/group/PLap6D_DFf94VH35zdv1FKO2G7mOJCwcgc 🌺 Lots of love to you and blessings on your healing ✨🌟✨
Thank you, I really enjoyed the first part of your series. I am recovering from an emergency Gall Bladder surgery and it was a great reminder, 2 weeks and 4 days after surgery that I still am healing and it will take time to recover..
Joy, I’m so glad I’ve found you. I had a total hysterectomy due to large fibroids last week and though our nhs staff are brilliant and the surgery went well I felt that post op recovery advice was totally neglected. I love you’re peaceful guidance to move mindfully and heal. Thank you!
Hello lovely one, so sweet to read your message 💕 I'm really pleased you're finding these videos helpful. I keep hearing how the post op support isn't so great... and not just in the UK either! I've been speaking with women about their experiences for a new project I'm doing (about pelvic abdominal health). Would you be into chatting with me on Zoom to help with my research? Here's the link to book a call, if you want to connect and help out: calendly.com/yogawithjoy/60min With love and healing blessings 💓
Hello ☺I feel very related. I had the surgery 12 days ago and it has been very hard, plus I had an infection in the incision area, so I wasn't able to move much until day 9, despite doctors insisted on me moving as much as I could from day 1. I really wish I hadn't, because it made it much worse. I would say resting is more important than get you moving straight away, as they instructed me to do. After seeing this video I realised that I have been doing all these movements from the beginning because it was what felt right, so I am glad I did. Thank you @YogaWithJoy for the videos, and everybody for sharing your experiences :) 🙏🏼🥰 I wish you all get better soon.
The session and the comments are reassuring. The post-op recovery information from medical field is limited and too general. Didn't know what to expect beyond pain meds, daily walking and rest. This body needs and craves the focused and intentional movements Your sessions provide. NAMASTE
Hi Margaret ☺️ I'm happy you've found these videos for gentle focused and intentional movements (as you put it). I love to hear that they are helping your recovery in some way. Sending you lots of love and healing blessings ✨💛✨
Happy I found this. I've had two abdominal surgeries in the past 6 years, my last one was 2 years ago where I had a myomectomy to remove 15 fibroids. I'm able to walk a normal speed and run again, but there are moments where I feel this sharp, internal pull if I get up too quickly or don't bend over carefully. I tend to forget that my body isn't the same and the reminders are painful. I'd like to begin working out my core, so figured I'd start slow. I apologized to my body this entire video for not doing exercises like this sooner. Excited to continue the rest of the series. Thank you, Joy ❤ This comment section is so healing. To the ladies that recently got their surgeries: One slow step forward is still a step. Be patient with yourselves. The fact that you're here says so much. Keep going ✨(Oh and rubbing circles on my stomach helped move the gas along!)
I’ve been practicing with these videos for almost 2 weeks after a procedure to remove endometriosis. Thank you so so much! I love your energy and pace. It’s so sweet and gentle. ❤
Hi Caitt 😊 Thank you for your lovely message! I'm so happy that you've found these videos and they are helping in some way. Have you found the whole playlist yet with all the post abdominal surgery videos? There are quite a few individual ones on there as well as another 12 week series. Also, I'm researching for a project I'm doing into women's pelvic abdominal health - would you be up for chatting with me on Zoom about your experience? I've spoken with quite a few women and it's been so helpful! Here's the booking link if you'd like to: calendly.com/yogawithjoy/60min With love and healing blessings 💛🍁🍂✨
So thankful for this series after my hysterectomy. I am 5 weeks post op but just now feeling up for more than walking around my neighborhood. My back is feeling it after so much time spent in bed and I cannot wait to recover my strength!
Hi Beth 😊 Good to hear you're ready for something more now ~ lying in bed can make you so achy! I really hope this series supports your recovery well and you heal easily. Have you found the whole playlist return other videos and another series too? Sending you lots of love and healing blessings 💓🌺🌼🌷🌸✨
Thank you so much. I am 3 week post op total hystetectomy. I wanted to start moving gently without overdoing it. This was perfect gentle start i was looking for. Im in the USA and post op movement/exercise advice is nonexistant in our small local hospital.
Me too ( 2 weeks hysterectomy/ cystocele/rectocele repair and remove abdominal adhesions - 10 hour surgery). No one gives you any direction other than “rest, don’t lift”. But when you were active prior to surgery, doing nothing after 3 weeks just feels wrong. I’m glad to see simple movements to start recovering from all this..especially at age 66
Hey lovely ~ so sorry this is such a late reply. I missed your comment and I've just found it. Have these videos continued to help your recovery? It seems that post op advice isn't great in most countries, to be honest. Sending you lots of love 🙏🪷✨
So so GLAD for having found this, I've been through a laparoscopy for endometriosis excision for 1 week now and feeling so much love, peace and healing after this video, blessed be! Namaste ❤🙏🏽
Hey Ceci ~ this is so lovely to hear, thank you. I really hope this video and the others help with your recovery. There is another post-ab surgery series in this playlist: ru-vid.com/group/PLap6D_DFf94VH35zdv1FKO2G7mOJCwcgc Sending lots of love and healing blessings 💜🌿🌷💛
This video is so good Joy….i myself am a yoga instructor and still didn’t know where to begin. I went through 2 abdominal surgeries past two years and this video brought me so much healing. Tears just rolled at the end…..Also this gave me strength and inspiration that there are so many fellow women going through similar situations. Much love and healing to us all ❤
Wow, thank you so much for this. I had a laparoscopic surgery for an ovarian cyst recently and had no clue where to restart my yoga without going too hard. This is perfect. At a point in my life when I was gearing up to go really hard my body said “nope, it’s time to really slow down”. This series is going to be the beginning of reuniting with my body again. Thank you 🙏🏼❤️
Hi Katie ~ lovely to hear from you! It sounds like you've been through a lot - abdominal surgery can be pretty full on. I'm pleased that these videos can help you back to full strength and your yoga practice. Have you found the full playlist of videos? Here's the link: ru-vid.com/group/PLap6D_DFf94VH35zdv1FKO2G7mOJCwcgc Sending you lots of love and healing blessings 🌺🌿💗🙏✨💛
I just had a Fibroid removed laproscopic as well... So far the only thing I'm doing is going on short slow walks bc Lord knows sitting up for the first 2 weeks was hell.
Thank you so much. This is the second time I am working my way through the abdominal surgery videos. First time was to remove a tumour from my bowel in January and this time it’s after my stoma reversal. I think it’s made me much more able to cope with both operations and it’s the perfect pace. I’m so glad I found this series. It’s really helped with my mental health too. I really can’t thank you enough xx
Hi Kathryn - I'm so pleased to hear this! Wonderful that you're using these videos again. Have you found the 12 part series too and the other videos? So you can alternate them. Sending you love and healing xx
Yes I have! I’m finding I’m alternating each day between the 12 week series and the four part series. I am definitely more mobile this time. All of the pelvic floor work and twists are really helping with my bowel function. Thank you again. Honestly, it’s brilliant xx
Thank you for your video. I had major abdominal surgery 3 weeks ago & was craving some yoga 🫣 I found your video after some searching & it was extremely helpful, gentle & healing ❤️🩹 Do you have meditation & breathing practice as well 🤔 A new subscriber & again, thanks ever so much 🙏🏼 With ❤ from the Caribbean island of T&T 🇹🇹
Hello, I had a few post-op complications from hysterectomy so, although I’m now 6 weeks post- surgery, I only just feel ready to return to yoga ( I was practising yoga daily pre-surgery, led an active, outdoors lifestyle on our farm so went into surgery quite fit and strong). I’m sharing this with you to reinforce what you, wisely, advise frequently in this video…everybody is different, everybody’s recovery is different and just because this video is titled for weeks 1-3 of recovery, week 1 can come at different times for everybody, not necessarily the week after surgery! Just when each individual is ready for week 1. Thank you for the video, I look forward to regaining my strength and confidence with you. Namaste 🙏
Hey Susie ☺️ so lovely to finally read your message! I missed a few over the summer and I've just found yours! Sorry for the delay. It was really sweet to receive and I appreciate that you've taken your own time to start exercising after your surgery. How are you feeling now? Do you feel a lot stronger? Also, I'm conducting some research into women's abdominal pelvic health and wondering if you'd like to chat with me on Zoom about your experience? If you'd be up for it, then here's the link to schedule a call: calendly.com/yogawithjoy/60min With love and healing blessings 🧡🍁🍂✨
Thank you for your comment ~ sorry for the late response. I really hope your recovery becomes easier. Sending you lots of love and healing blessings 💕🌿✨
Hello Joy- I did these 7 months ago after having my hysterectomy. I was diagnosed with a vein compression and have decided to donate my kidney. The benefit is I know I can come back to your practice during recovery! Thank you so much for making these! Surgery is so difficult and these add some light to dark times.
Is this yoga ok after rectal prolapse surgery? I had my surgery 3 days ago and exercise/dance a lot so worried about staying still … can I already start doing this straight away?
Hi Isabella ~ sorry I missed your comment earlier. Yes this can be for rectal prolapse too - though mainly aimed at abdominal surgery, it will still help with prolapse. Here's the playlist for all the post surgery videos (with very gentle exercises in there too): ru-vid.com/group/PLap6D_DFf94VH35zdv1FKO2G7mOJCwcgc Sending love and healing 💜🌸🌿
Hey thanks for your comment ~ I hope this video and the others help you with your recovery. There is another series and some other vids in this playlist: ru-vid.com/group/PLap6D_DFf94VH35zdv1FKO2G7mOJCwcgc Sending you lots of love and healing 💜🌸🌼
Joy, thank you sister. I’ve had a panninectomy & abdominoplasty with total muscle repair. It’s been 3 weeks + 1 day post op & today was the first day I could practice along side your video. Thank you! I found your video pre-op & have been so emotional when I wasn’t ready. I’m here now, and this is correct. Thank you, thank you so much. Every word you spoke resonated with me. Each breath you guided us in led me through tears, deep healing breaths, and ultimately back to self. I remembered today that I am a healer of self. I love you, thank you sister. Your work has led me to feeling closer to finding myself whole again. Love love love so much love & gratitude! For anyone reading, post-op can be so scary, so isolating, so overwhelming. Please, breathe. Breathe. Deeply breathe. Smile. Breathe again & trust that everything you need is already inside. Listen to that glorious body of yours, you will guide yourself. Thank you 🧡☮️☯️
Aw thank you so much for this very tender and heartfelt message. I really appreciate you taking the time to share this part of your healing journey with me and others. You were so right to wait until you were ready to start the videos. Did you find the other yoga series with the 12 videos? One video per week... That might be good to try too because the first week is gentler and it goes up in smaller increments. Sending you so much love and healing to you. I'd love to hear how you feel using the yoga practices. Joy 🌿🙏🌟✨
This is great Joy. Thank you. I will recommend your channel to the consultant. There really wasn't much guidance from the Nhs website. I walked as much as I could to begin. Getting into and out of bed was the worst thing during the first 2-3 weeks. Only did it when I had to.
Hey Cea, thank you for your feedback! That's really lovely to hear that you appreciate this series I'm bringing out. I think the first 3 weeks are the hardest! When I had abdominal surgery, years ago, I wasn't given any advice at all! Not even a leaflet. Getting out of bed was the worst (and coughing). I didn't even know I wasn't meant to drive myself home until after the surgery... I had to call someone to pick me up and sort out my car later. Very odd! So I felt inspired to help others with their recovery through gentle yoga practices. I wonder if your consultant will find my videos helpful - I hope so! It could be really useful and supportive for people to have a playlist to turn to. Thank you for supporting my channel and your lovely comments 💛🙏💛
Thank you for this lovely message 🙏 How has your recovery been? I've been very slow at replying to comments lately, so I hope you've been ok. Sending lots of love and healing your way 💖🌼🌻🪷🌸
This was an absolute beacon of light for me post full hysterectomy and bladder realignment surgery. Thank you so much I’ve found a real gem to help with my healing xxx ❤
Thank you so very much Joy for your series of videos. ❤. I’ve been looking for exercises videos specifically for post abdominal surgery. They are very helpful and the exercises are gentle enough for me.. I’m beginning week 3 of recovery. gentle enough for me.
Good Morning Joy ❤ Thank you SO much for posting this video 🥰 Today is day 1 of my new life following a 10 year journey that has now truly resolved. I am naturally very impatient so you’re phasing is amazing for me and keeps me focused on what’s important today to build a strong solid future with the right foundations. I feel wonderful and so so lucky. Thank you and namaste 🙏
Hello Jennifer ☺️ so lovely to read your comment and know that this yoga series is being appreciated and helping with your recovery. Have you found the other series? It's a 12 video one, progressing week by week. Sending you lots of love and healing blessings 💕🌺🌸✨
❤Thank you Ms Joy, I am so glad I found you. I feel someone actually understands what I am going through. I found you on the 2nd week of Post Op & when I did the very first exercise I’ve always drifted into a very very deep sleep. Placing the hands on my tummy and just breathing was so healing. I can’t explain what a gift you have given us all who go thru this. You are doing Gods work. May the Lord Bless you forever🎉🎉🎉 I woke up in the middle of surgery, felt the stabbing & cutting pain for 6secs 😢 I am so thankful to you for your video. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ you have helped me with my healing.
Aw what a lovely, heartfelt message 💛 thank you so much. It's really special to hear that these videos are helping with your healing. It sounds like you've had a really traumatic time, I'm so sorry to hear this. I really hope your recovery is easy and you can rest as much as you need. God bless you. Sending love and healing blessings 💛🌞✨
Hi Joy, This series looks fantastic! So nice to see something so focused in an area I’ve struggled to find information on. I noticed that it is for many abdominal areas, do you believe it would be useful for recovery post liver transplant? Not really an abdominal surgery but a large amount of abdominal trama to access the liver. I’m really struggling to find things that don’t include twisting, or using my abdominal.
Thank you! Just what I needed to get moving again safely. I am 4 weeks post op and really miss my daily yoga. Old aches, stiffness, and pains are starting to appear, so my body is crying out for this! Bless you! ❤️🙏🏻
Hi there, lovely to hear from you 😊 I'm so pleased you're finding this helpful. Have you found my other videos in the playlist? You can mix and match for some variety. Sending you lots of love and healing blessings 💚🌿🌸✨
Hi lovely, just follow my playlist with all the videos for after abdominal surgery. There is another course on there with 12 videos that you might find helpful. Start at the beginning so you recover very gently and make sure you don't rush xx
Hi Aisha, thank you so much for your lovely comment 😊 I'm so pleased you found this video helpful. Have you found the playlist for after abdominal surgery with my other videos in it? They may be helpful for you after a few more weeks. Here's the link: ru-vid.com/group/PLap6D_DFf94VH35zdv1FKO2G7mOJCwcgc Lots of love and blessings on your healing 🌺💛🌿
Hi Joy. So grateful for your video. I'm just 3 weeks post op from a major abdominal hysterectomy and really struggling with lower back pain. Your video really helped to release the tension. Thanks so much for this lovely video. Will keep on following your videos on my long recovery journey.
Hey Shabeela 🙏 lovely to hear from you. I'm very happy that this video has helped you. Have you found the playlist with all the other videos and also a 12 week recovery series in there too. Also there's a video in there for stretching out, which might help your back too. Here's the link to the playlist: ru-vid.com/group/PLap6D_DFf94VH35zdv1FKO2G7mOJCwcgc Sending love and healing blessings 💚🌸🌺💛✨
@@YogaWithJoy hi Joy. Indeed I found your playlist and currently doing the series. Taking it slowly but surely. Back pain is pretty much gone now (thanks to your soothing videos). 😊
Thanks ever so much, this is the second video I've used, just two weeks after surgery and like the first it's been enormously helpful. Just the right amount of guidance and really helpful warnings to take it slow, plus a sense of being cared for at a distance!
Hi Marianne, I'm so pleased you found this video helpful and supportive. It's really lovely to hear your feedback ☺️ have you found my post abdominal surgery playlist? Here's the link: ru-vid.com/group/PLap6D_DFf94VH35zdv1FKO2G7mOJCwcgc Sending you lots of love and blessings on your recovery 💚🌿🌸🌼✨
Thank you so much for this, Joy. I had a total abdominal hysterectomy at the end of October and started doing this Phase 1 video ten days after the op when I felt ready for it. It's helped me relax and is a good complement to my daily walking routine. Part of my wound has been a little slow to heal but is getting there and when it does I'll move on to Stage 2. As other commenters have said, post-op recovery advice from the hospital was a bit sparse so your videos are a wonderful resource.
Hi Becky ~ thank you for your lovely comment, I'm happy to hear you have found this video helpful. It's also really good you're taking things slowly and waiting for your wound to heal before moving to stronger exercises. Taking things slowly is definitely the way to recover well. I'm doing some research into women's pelvic abdominal health for a project I'm working on. I've been interviewing women about their operations and pelvic/core trauma/damage... would you be up for helping me out by having a Zoom call with me? If you're up for it, then here's the link to schedule a call: calendly.com/yogawithjoy/60min With love and healing blessings 💛🍁🍂✨
Thank you so much,Joy !! I am 10 days post gallbladder surgery. I was feeling very stiff and sore from laying so much. This video made me feel so much better ! I appreciate you doing this. I didn’t think I could handle another 5 weeks of recovery with zero exercise. THANK YOU !! I will definitely be watching the next playlists you have mentioned.
Hi Amy - do pleased that moving your body is feeling so good! Yes there a lot of other post ab surgery videos in the playlist. Lots of love to you! 🌻🌺🌿
Hi Kelly - thank you for your lovely comment! Have you found the full playlist with all the post ab surgery videos in it? There is also a 12 week (12 video) series that you could alternate with - and a few other independent videos too. Sending you love and healing blessings xx
Dear Joy, it's so lovely to stumble over your channel. I know you from voice camp and had no idea that you offer these wonderful healing sessions. Thanks for this, it just felt right. I had surgery a week ag, won't be lifting any accordions for a while....Many thanks again, love xx
Oh hello lovely! I'm sorry for the late reply. I've been reducing my screen time a bit. So great you've found my videos and that they are helping a bit. Have you found the series that has a different video every week? That's a nice one too. Lots of love xxx
Hi Megan ☺️ lovely to hear from you. Have you found the whole playlist with all the other videos for after abdominal surgery? There is also a 12 week (week by week) course on there that you might find helpful - to mix and match with this one. Here's the link to the playlist: ru-vid.com/group/PLap6D_DFf94VH35zdv1FKO2G7mOJCwcgc Also, if your surgery is related to your pelvic/abdominal health, then would you be into speaking with me to help with research I'm doing? I'm wanting to help more women in this area. Answering some questions would be really great, if you have time and want to. You can book a call (Zoom) here: calendly.com/yogawithjoy/60min Lots of love and healing blessings 💚🌸🌺🌿
@@YogaWithJoy i had 18 uterine fibroids removed and this was a recurring issue. I was also diagnosed with Endo but it wasn't removed during surgery. I'll gradually work my way up to the other videos. I can begin engaging core muscles lightly by the end of the week.
I'm so glad I found you, I'm having surgery to repair an incisional hernia next week, 18 months ago I had major surgery to repair common Iliac aneurysm, I must have done too much too soon which resulted in my current hernia. This time I'm going to be ultra careful. I've been worried about not being able to practice my yoga, I find it helps me so much. Thank you for your videos. With love. Peter
Hey Peter, how have you been? Sorry for the very slow reply. Have these videos been helping you? Did you find my other 12 week series? Sending you lots of love and healing blessings ❇️🌼🌻🌸
Thank you for this. I am three weeks post-op yesterday and I feel like my body is doing amazing. I used to practice yoga some, but like everything else my work and life got in the way. Since my surgery I have a new appreciation for my body and the phenomenal job it is doing healing. I am determined to take better care of it. I have been eating better, going for walks, and honoring me. Then I found this... It felt so good to be on my mat. Thank you Joy!!
Hey Michelle ❤ so lovely to receive your message! It's wonderful that you're giving your body love, patience and time to heal... we have such amazing bodies - their ability to heal and stay health is truly amazing. It's so great you're giving yourself this time and honouring your body again. Have you found the post abdominal surgery playlist? There are quite a few more videos (and another series) on there: ru-vid.com/group/PLap6D_DFf94VH35zdv1FKO2G7mOJCwcgc Sending you lots of love and healing blessings 💗🍁🍂✨
@@YogaWithJoy I sure did find the playlist and I have been doing each day. Love it and cannot stop talking abut it. I recommended to someone having a hysterectomy this week also. Keep up the amazing work Joy. Namaste!!
I'm so pleased to have stumbled on your channel. You have a very calming and reassuring way of speaking. I've had a subcutaneous onlay repair of diastasis and 3 hernias up my midline, after a treatment injury from another procedure last year. Its been really gutting - i was an athletic guy before and very into gymnastics rings. That is my ultimate goal getting back to those. I didn't realise it would be safe to do leg raises like this so soon after surgery. I'm nearly 4 weeks out and still in quite a bit of pain where my stitches are. Any coughs or sneezes have been excruciating. I'll try and give some of these movements a go. Thank you for your generosity
Hey Micah ☺️ I'm so sorry that you've been through such a tough time and especially as someone so into athletics and gymnastics. Surgery really can be a double edged sword. I'm pleased you've found these videos, though please only do what you can as everyone's body, surgery, healing is so different. If you're in too much pain you might need to leave some movements out. Even just the breathing would be good - only being in other movements when you can. I do have another 12 week series which offers one video per week, so it might be better to use week 1 of that series and move up from there. It means you'll be going at a more targeted pace (moving up in stages week by week). Let me know how you go! Love and healing blessings 💗🌿✨
Thank you. Just had surgery after a ruptured appendix...57 yrs old...robotic surgery but still 4 incisions. I was looking for something gentle just 5 days post op. Look forward to advancing to your other videos over the weeks.
Hi Lori ☺️ wow you've been through a lot! I'm pleased you seem to be recovering ok and I really hope these videos help you. Have you found the whole playlist? There is a 12 week post abdominal surgery series in there too, plus a few other stand-alone videos. The 12 series you can start from now (week one), if you're feeling up to it. Here's the link to the playlist: ru-vid.com/group/PLap6D_DFf94VH35zdv1FKO2G7mOJCwcgc Sending love and healing blessings 💛🌿✨
Hi Naomi ~ I hope your recovery is going well and you're able to take things slowly and rest. Wonderful you're using these videos. Sending love and healing blessings 💕🌿✨
Absolutely fantastic. Had an open hernia inguinal mesh repair 4 days ago and even watching/practicing this video once today has made me feel better. Fantastic, video and definitely eases the abdominal area, nice and gentle. Healing vibes are amazing too. Many thanks for this! I love how you combine the exercises with healing powers and positive thoughts. Am excited to watch your other videos.
Hey Sunny 💗I'm so please you found these videos and are already benefitting from them. Thank you so much for you feedback and lovely comment. It wonderful to hear how these videos are received. Stay in touch with how your recovery goes. Sending you lots of love and healing blessings 🍁✨💗🌟
Thank you so much for sharing such a kind and gentle routine Joy 💛 I am 5 months into recovery from an emergency open abdominal surgery that was quite traumatic, and I felt I would never be the same. I didn't know how I could return to a yoga practice, and having found these videos, I've felt such a wave of happiness at the possibilities before me. You are such a bright light, thank you for the love you spread before you! Namaste 🧘♀️
Aw what a beautiful message 💗 I'm sorry for the late reply! How have you been feeling over the past few months? Emergency surgery can be so shocking. Have you found your yoga practice again? Sending you lots of love and healing 💓
Thank you Joy for this yoga practice. I had a bowel resection on December 28th with a foot if small intestine, Appendix, and some of my large intestine as well. I have severe Crohn's disease. I wanted to he proactive in my recovery and build strength. Because of the way Crohn's causes the scar tissue to grow differently and attach to anything I have felt this yoga practice kept my body more in tune with me. I appreciate your smiles and warmth in your words. You reflect the kind of self compassion needed for recovery, how to tune in to the body, and being mindful. I appreciate 🙏 finding you and having your help in my healing journey.
Aw, Jaime, what a beautiful comment 💖 that warms my heart. You're amazing going though all of this. I'm so pleased you've found these videos to help with your recovery. Have you found the whole playlist? There are lots of other ones on there and a whole other post abdominal surgery series. Sending you loads of love and healing blessings 💛🌿✨
This is perfect, I am due to have a total hysterectomy in 4 weeks and was looking for something to focus on during my recovery as I won't be able to get to classes, and this playlist is exactly what I need. Thank you 🌺
Hello lovely ☺️ I'm so happy you're found this playlist! Wishing you a gentle and easy operation ~ let me know how your recovery goes. Sending love and healing blessings 💚🌿🌸✨
Thank you for this. This was wonderful! Just had my gallbladder removed and have been missing my daily workout/yoga routine and this was a safe way to get my body moving again one week post op. Thank you again
Hi Shekira, lovely to hear from you and sorry for the slow reply. I'm very happy that you have benefited from this video. Have you found the playlist with all the post abdominal surgery videos? You can mix and match the videos in there. Sending love and healing blessings 🌸🌿🌺💛✨
A perfect start to getting back into yoga again, 6 weeks after laparoscopic surgery to remove ovarian cysts. Thank you so much Joy, I look forward to seeing you on the mat again soon xx ❤
Very glad to find this series as I recover from laparoscopic surgery for endometriosis. I am starting pelvic floor physical therapy in a couple of weeks but am so happy to have found these videos to help get me moving and feeling connected to my body in the meantime.
I am 12 days post-surgery (kidney removed) and thoroughly appreciated getting moving again a little bit with this yoga video - thank you so much for putting this together. If all is well, I will do again tomorrow.
Hi Connie 😊 lovely to hear from you! Sorry for the slow reply. Did you manage to do the video again? Which one are you on now? I hope you're healing well. Sending you love and healing blessings 🧡🍁🍂✨
Hi Jay ~ sorry for late reply! How are you doing post-op now? Have you found the whole playlist with the other 12 week post ab surgery series in it? I hope you're doing well and that your recovery is going smoothly. Sending love and healing blessings 💗🌺🌟🌿
Coming to terms with necessary lifestyle changes post-surgery brought me to your video. Not quite able to practice more than the breathing yet, but so happy to know that yoga will be possible! You have such a gentle, healing quality about you that comes through the entire video! Yoga practice has an amazing way of improving one's sense of resilience and self-efficacy that are so necessary to the healing process. Thank you very much for sharing your time, skill and expertise with those of us in need of encouragement and healing! With bows~
Hey Kathryn ☺️ what a lovely comment! Such sweet words. I'm really happy that you've found these videos (there are loads in the full playlist) and that you're finding them helpful - even if you're just at the breathing stage (so important to go as slowly as you need to). Sending love and healing blessings 🧡🍁🍂✨
Thank you for this progression. being normally very active and busy and then suddenly stopping after a hysterectomy is really starting to play on mind. You give permission to remain gently active, but also guidance for the mind to stop and renew as well. Thank you for the positive at a time when negative can really creep i❤
Hey Veronica 🌸 so lovely to hear from you. I'm really happy that these videos are bringing some light - I know how tough life can feel after surgery. Sending you love and healing 💕
Thank you 🥰 I'd love to learn more stretches I can do that doesn't engage the abdominal muscles. One favourite I found by chance is doing a standing puppy posture leaning over the bed. Makes my back and legs joyous after all the inactivity.
Hi Nicoline - have you found the post abdominal surgery playlist? ru-vid.com/group/PLap6D_DFf94VH35zdv1FKO2G7mOJCwcgc There is a 12 part series on there and some are more stretchy and less about building core strength. Though maybe you could try my gentle yoga playlist and ONLY try the STRETCH videos (some postures you might have to skip). Gentle yoga: ru-vid.com/group/PLap6D_DFf94UGXNkxz0-vp4cBcGrOUj-R I could make a video for you that is specifically for 'safe stretches for after abdominal surgery'. I'll aim to do that this week. Love, Joy 🌺
So grateful to have stumbled upon this after a very shocking laparoscopic saplingectomy to remove an ectopic pregnancy. This is so healing + helpful. Thank you for thinking of those of us needing this!
Hey Mary ~ thank you for this message from a while ago. I really hope you recovered well and feel better after such a traumatic experience. Sending love ❤️
Thank you so much for this video! I just had a bilateral salpingectomy and my body is having a hard time recovering and feeling stable. This has helped so much and has given me peace of mind.
Hello lovely one 💛 I'm really pleased that these videos are helping you after your surgery. Have you found all the other videos? Including the other 12 series (the vids change weekly in that one). There is a whole playlist. Also, I'm doing research into women's Pelvic Abdominal Wellbeing for an online course I'm creating and I'm speaking with women about this - would you be up for meeting on a zoom call and answering a few questions? If you'd like to, then here's the link to schedule a call: calendly.com/yogawithjoy/60min With love and healing blessings 💚🌸🌺🌿
I'm very thankful for your gentle approach to moving again. It's so important for body and mind. Thank you so much for making this available and good healing to all you others
Hello lovely one 💛 thank you for this sweet message, really appreciate it. I'm pleased you are finding these videos helpful. Sending lots of love and healing your way 💕 Also, if your surgery was to do with pelvic abdominal health (such as hysterectomy, diastasis recti repair, etc) then would you be up for sharing your experience with me for research I'm doing (about women's pelvic abdominal health). Here's the link to book a call, if you're up for it: calendly.com/yogawithjoy/60min 🧡🍁🍂✨
I'm looking to begin this tomorrow. I'm 9 weeks post surgery and still trying not to overdo things but slowly want to begin waking up some of the muscles but without damaging them. I'm looking forward to getting active while still healing.
Hi Megan 🙂 these exercises could be really beneficial for your recovery.. I hope so! Let me know how you get on with this video. Have you found the playlist for yoga after abdominal surgery? Here's the link: ru-vid.com/group/PLap6D_DFf94VH35zdv1FKO2G7mOJCwcgc Sending you love and healing blessings 💚🌿🌸✨
Thank you so much, this is just what I was looking for after my surgery, your gentle guidance feels very nurturing at this vulnerable time 💜 know that you are deeply appreciated 💛
Thanks for such lovely and gentle videos . I am almost 7 weeks post op. I had no guidance of after surgery care. I found your videos today so just starting with this first , phase 1 to begin actually .
Hello lovely, I hope these videos will help you recover. There is another series I created too, with a new video each week. Sadly the post surgery advice is pretty poor in most countries. Sending love and healing blessings 🙏🪷💕
@YogawithJoy Thanks a lot for the kind wishes. I am now doing week 4 of your post abdominal surgery video though I am almost 8 weeks post hysterectomy. Thanks for such healing videos. Namaste.
Thank you so much for this. I have recently undergone surgery and I was feeling very unsure of how to start my yoga practice again. This is so gentle and helpful. Perfect x
Hi Kate 😊 lovely to hear from you. I'm really happy that these videos are helping you. Have you found the playlist with all the post ab surgery videos? Here's the link: ru-vid.com/group/PLap6D_DFf94VH35zdv1FKO2G7mOJCwcgc Also, I'm researching at the moment to help me create more content to help women who have been through pelvic/abdominal trauma. If you've experienced hysterectomy, diastasis recti separated ab muscles), prolapse, or anything similar, would you be up for chatting with me for research? Here's the link to book a call if you want to: calendly.com/yogawithjoy/60min With love, Joy x
Another great one for me to return to today. I can probably do some of the further along videos but I'm starting back at the beginning and building up. Thanks Joy!
I'm 2 weeks post op for a hysterectomy and endometriosis removal. It feels so wonderful to have a nice gentle way to begin movement. Thank you for this offering!
Hey lovely one ☺️ Happy New Year to you! I'm very happy you've found these videos helpful and may they continue to support you through your recovery. Sending you lots of love and healing blessings 💛🌟✨
Hi Caterina 😊 lovely to hear from you! Have you found the whole 'yoga for after abdominal surgery' playlist? It's also got another series on there (12 weeks/12 videos) and some other vids too. Here's the link: ru-vid.com/group/PLap6D_DFf94VH35zdv1FKO2G7mOJCwcgc Sending lots of love and healing blessings 💛🌿🌺✨
I’m so grateful to have found your series. It’s so nice to hear you describe the challenges I’m facing with simple movement while introducing gentle movements! THANK YOU so much. I’ll be working my way through the full series. 🌸🌸🌸 SLOWLY!
Hello Sasha 🧡 thank you for your comment, and I'm so sorry it's taken me this long to reply! It's been a full-on time! I'm really happy these videos helped you. How has your recovery been? I'm hoping you're feeling a lot better now. Would you be up for helping me with research into women's pelvic health? I'm interviewing women for a project in going and if you're up for it then you cities schedule a call on zoom, using this link: calendly.com/yogawithjoy/60min It takes around an hour usually and is really really helpful to me. With love and healing blessings 🧡🍁🍂✨
Hello Debra ~ sorry for the late reply. How has your hernia repair gone? I hope you're feeling ok and recovering swiftly. Sending love and healing blessings 💚🌸🌺🌿
What a wonderful intro to healing and moment. I am two weeks post op and I needed some guidance, I really loved your encouragement and soft voice throughout the session. I will keep it up and move slowly as I heal and thank you again. xx
Hi Stephanie ☺️ lovely to read you message ~ sorry for the late reply, I had some time off screens this summer. Would you be interested in speaking with me for some research I'm doing to help women further with their pelvic abdominal health? That's if your surgery and general issues are womb/pelvis related..? If you'd be up for meeting with me on Zoom then you can schedule a call here: calendly.com/yogawithjoy/60min With love and healing blessings 🧡🍁🍂✨
I wish I found these before! I just jumped to the second one because my surgery was al most three months ago. I still don't feel confident enough for normal yoga but these videos are amazing!
Hi Libertad ☺️ I'm pleased you found them anyway! Have you found the full playlist? Here's the link: ru-vid.com/group/PLap6D_DFf94VH35zdv1FKO2G7mOJCwcgc I really hope they help you feel confident to practice yoga again... Remember, there's no rush! It's better to go slowly rather than try to 'bounce back' quickly and injure yourself / set back your recovery. Sending you lots of love and healing blessings 💚🌿🌸
Thank you so much for this! I had an appendectomy two weeks ago, and I am struggling with the balance between resting and wanting to get back to normal all at once. All exercise I enjoy (pilates, yoga, barre...) is heavily reliant on my core, so I am so glad to have found this gentle way back into it that doesn't risk damaging the sutures or whatever wound healing is going on inside right now.
Hi Gjendine, I'm so pleased you're finding this phase one post abdominal surgery video helpful 😊 yes it's super important to be really gentle after surgery, you're doing the right thing! Have you found my playlist with the other videos in there (there are 8 others) - so when you're ready you can move onto those if you like. Lots of love to you and blessings on your healing 🌺💛🌿
I know it probably doesn't apply here, but was unsure where to ask. First off, the reason i ask, is because you helped me SO MUCH after my cancer hysterectomy. I was moving so much faster (and without pain) as I should have been (ok, some typical pain, but even with addison's disease & other autoimmune diseases, I healed so well and so fast and you helped me feel like I was doing something proactive without injuring myself). Anyway, the surgery of the year this year will probably be another cervical fusion - with more to it, the last never fully healed, back in 2016, and they think its probably due to type 1 diabetes- but I also never had PT like my husband did, so I don't know. now more disks above & below into spine have degenerated a bit. (Its affecting arm/shoulder movement big time). I am looking for what is safe to do after, because I want to make sure this heals.my mother's bones are powder and she is barely functioning in nursing home. Her spine collapsed maybe 5 years ago? and they had no choice but cement to build it back up, during the hospital stay for that, it collapsed again, and they were afraid to ever try again. She has 2 hips, 1 shoulder and 1 wrist replaced. - still going, her brain is pretty sharp, even with a little dementia, at 90- but she never ever exercised. (my sister is older down me and going far down that road). I have enough wrong and have tried so hard to atleast take care of muscle and bone. Organs are giving out, but i'm doing what I can. Anyway, are there practices or recs for what I can do in the weeks/ months following that kind of surgery? I thought, if nothing else, I can atleast do some of the post abdominal surgery practices because they were so gentle and on back (I will probably be elevated tho, duh. I know to listen to my Dr, but any suggestions other than that, and since I don't know when yet, anything I can do to prepare beforehand (I guess core strength, but I am so weak with arms/shoulders, hard to get on floor tight now) Sdly, I've just been doing recumbant bike, walking fur baby, and using a vibration plate (In hopes of loosening joints and moving lymph and circulation). Even if all you can do is guide me to complete programs for weirdo bodies like mine, or videos, or whatever. I thankyou so much for helping me thru the past few years and teaching me to work and be gentle with myself at the same time. You should do adrenal programs because the one I joined was so hard on my joints (because of this issue) and was mostly stretching. I think it was for those who come from being very active and have to slow down. Might prove good if this issue gets resolved, later. Thankyou and so many blessing to you. (sorry so long)
Hi Jen ☺️ Firstly, I want to apologise for taking sooooo king long to get back to you. I made the mistake of wanting to answer your comment thoroughly and then it got lost amongst the RU-vid muddle. Wow! You're going through a lot and have all the inherited family health issues to consider too. I know about that one! If this reply isn't too late, I would say to use the post abdominal surgery videos again, as I haven't made any for your specific surgery. You'll just need to modify the postures so you don't hurt your back or anywhere else that is feeling fragile. When you mention adrenal videos, do you mean for calming the nervous system and reducing stress in the body? I will be making videos for this, as this is an area of personal interest for me and is important for my family too. I really believe that most people in our fast-paced societies need help to calm our nervous systems. I will link some with post surgery too. Let me know how you're getting on and I'll answer more quickly this time! Sending you lots of love and healing blessings 🙏🪷✨
@@YogaWithJoy Perfect timing!! My surgery is this coming Tuesday!! And I really appreciate you taking the time, rather than just saying, "I'm not a Dr"- which is what everyone on earth says. With you, and a surgery recovery supplement I was taking, I didn't have ANY of the problems all the videos I watched said to expect after a hysterectomy (except the shoulder gas, that was rough, lol!!) But I did your practices and walked and I was moviing around and not taking pain meds, soooo quickly, so I know you must really care about how the body works - in and out. The ones I am supposed to ask things of, don't know anything about movement or anything natural to feel better, they only seem to know meds- and I am on too many out of necessity and its destroying my kidneys, so I'm very careful about pain meds. I am excited to see the adrenal stuff!! I have Addison's disease (and I think hashi's and diabetes cause extreme fatigue as well)./ I don't know what I'll be able to do sitting in chair or elevated bed with no bending or twisting, so I'll walk a bit till I can. Then hopefully I can start other things. Bless you and thankyou so much
Week 4 post op coming in two days! I had a total hysterectomy my cut was from pelvic bone up past my belly button and so my stomach is super glued together. So far, the first 3 weeks i walked in my neighborhood. Yesterday and today i walked at park. Im going to try to incorporate this as well. I am excited to get back to yoga and pilates but i am taking it easy starting.
Hi Jennifer ~ that sounds like a pretty big op! You're doing really well with the walking 😊 Have you found my other post ab surgery yoga series that is 12 videos over 12 weeks? You could mix and match. Sending lots of love and healing blessings to you 💗🌿🌼🌸🌼
Hi Joy! Thank you thank you thank you! I’ve been doing these every day since my return from the hospital after a big abdominal surgery. Your warm guidance is so healing.❤❤
So glad I found this series. A month ago, I had emergency (i.e. I was going to die) Right Hemicolectomy when my bowels suddenly twisted. :( It all happened so fast, and the hospital/surgeon gave me zero info about even how to safely get in/out of bed, how to sit up/lie down, how to cough while holding a pillow, etc. Nothing. I've had to google everything and listen to my body. I was very active (inc daily yoga) before, and now I NEED to get my body and muscles set up for success moving forward with healing. The only pelvic floor physical therapist near me doesn't have availability for 3 months. So thank you thank you for offering this!! You are filling a void for many of us.
Starting today with your series! This felt good. 5 days post- op (I had exploratory laparoscopy, 4 incisions, some adhesions taken down from a big mesh I had put on in my abdomen a year and a half ago. So this has been a fairly small surgery)
Hi Sil ~ I remember the mesh! I hope this surgery has helped. I also have the other 12 week series in case you want to mix and match (the one with a new video each week). I really hope you recover well and have time to rest. Sending lots of love 🙏💗
I have surgery this coming Tuesday and I am glad I found something like this that engages not only healing for the muscles that were disturbed, but also the relaxation of my mind as well.
Hey Ranae - lovely to hear from you! Sorry for slow reply - have you had your surgery yet? I hope it went smoothly. How are you feeling? Have you found the playlist for after abdominal surgery? I've got a 12 week series on there that has 'week 1' after surgery - it might be better for the first week. Here's the link: ru-vid.com/group/PLap6D_DFf94VH35zdv1FKO2G7mOJCwcgc Love and healing blessings 🌺🍁🍂🌾🌸
This is a beautiful, gentle practice. I had a laparoscopic surgery 8 days ago. It's so gentle, I wish I had started on day 4 - it would have helped my circulation after anesthesia. And you really can decide to just lie there if any movement feels like it is too soon for you.
Hey Mary, sorry for such a slow reply! I'm really happy these videos helped you. How are you feeling now? Have you recovered well? Also, if your surgery was related to women's health - eg hysterectomy, ovarian cysts, endo, pelvic floor repair, etc - then would you be up for chatting with my on zoom to help with some research? I'm speaking with women about their pelvic/core health. Let me know if you can help... Here's the link you schedule a call: calendly.com/yogawithjoy/60min With love and healing blessings 🧡🍁🍂✨
Hi Lorraine 😊 I'm happy you've found these videos! Have you seen the playlist yet? There is a whole other series on there (12 week one) and other videos too. They could be really helpful for you: ru-vid.com/group/PLap6D_DFf94VH35zdv1FKO2G7mOJCwcgc Sending you lots of love and healing blessings 🙏💗🌿🌺
Thank you for sharing this. The exercises are great and helpful. Your guidance is well instructed too. Thank you. The mic being so close to where you swallow is a bit distracting for me though 😬. And the fly buzzing around your mic 😂. Looking forward to working through these first 3 weeks and moving into phase 2.
Hi Susie 💚 I'm so pleased you found this video helpful! Yes I'm sorry about the sound... The first two of these videos in the series I had the mic turned up too loud! So you can hear everything like swallowing, breathing, an annoying fly! It's a real pain. Phase 3 & 4 don't have this problem. One day I'll re-film them all at a better quality. Have you found the playlist for all my post abdominal surgery videos? Here's the link in case you need it: ru-vid.com/group/PLap6D_DFf94VH35zdv1FKO2G7mOJCwcgc Sending love and healing blessings ✨⭐✨
3 weeks post op hysterectomy & bowel resection due to “possible cancer”…. All turned out to be benign thankfully!! Loving these videos Joy, as someone that had a daily yoga practice pre-op and was dreading the loss of my fitness. In Australia, where there was also little/no advice given on recovery and return to exercise.
Hey Claire ~ thank you for this message from a while back. I'm pleased to hear it wasn't cancer. I really hope you've recovered well? Sending you lots of love 💓
Aw that's such a lovely comment 💛 I'm very happy you've found my post abdominal surgery videos (have you found the whole playlist?) and that they can help you recover. Sending you lots of love and healing blessings 💚🌿🌸✨
Thank you for such a wonderful video! I have a really hard time resting when I should and I appreciated the reminders that it is time for me to rest to be able to fully recover ❤
This is just what I needed, Joy! Thank you! 🙏 I am 5 months post op and I have not gotten my flexibility back; like you said every body and every surgery is different. I look forward to going through each video in your series as I gain strength. The exercises you guided in this video were helpful because I didn’t know what to do on my own. You are so kind and nurturing- much needed for those of us who have been through a lot recently. Thank you!!!
Hi Meghan, it so lovely to hear from you, thank you for your comment 😊 yes, it's so important to go at your own pace... It can be quite a while after surgery, injury or birthing that we need the most gentle and subtle strengthening and stretching. I really hope these videos support you to build up strength and flexibility. Have you found the whole playlist for other post op videos too? Here's the link: ru-vid.com/group/PLap6D_DFf94VH35zdv1FKO2G7mOJCwcgc Sending lots of love and healing blessings 🌸💚🌿
@@YogaWithJoy Hi Joy! I just moved on to Phase 2 and left you a comment there as well, thank you again! Your videos are nicely labeled and easy to find. Thank you! 🙏
Thank you for sharing this gentle yoga practice. I’m thankful to have found it as I am recovering from another surgery due to ovarian cysts. I felt overcome with emotion and suddenly tears came to my eyes as I laid in the final resting pose as I placed my hand on my abdomen. I could feel the healing energy. You are lovely. Thank you again. ❤️
Hey Amber - so lovely to hear from you! Thank you for your sweet message and for sharing so openly about your experience. It's really heart-warming to hear about your connection with your body after surgery... so important that we take this time to reconnect with our bodies - ourselves! - and allow time and space to recover and heal. Surgery of this kind can feel pretty invasive (as you know), especially if you've experienced health issues also. Have you found the 12-week yoga after surgery series that is being released on my channel? We're up to Week 7 at the moment - so the early weeks are there ready for you if you'd like to try them out. Let me know how they are for you. Lots of love and healing blessings to you 💛🌺🌿🌾
Hi Peta, I'm very happy you found this video beneficial 😊 I've JUST today released the first in a twelve week post abdominal surgery series... Week 1 is ready to watch. Here's the link: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-NckQbTf7qDs.html Sending you lots of love and healing blessings 💚🌿✨🙏
Thank you so much Joy for providing the guidance and nurturing that I need right now. I'm 12 days post a laproscopic surgery to repair a femoral hernia in my left groin. I have missed my daily yoga practice so much and just found your post abdominal surgery playlist. I am truly grateful for your help in my healing journey.
Hi Monica, so lovely to read your comment. I'm really happy that you've found the playlist and that this video has helped. It can be a slow process recovering from surgery, but keeping up gentle movements will really help! Let me know how you get on with the videos. I hope you continue to find them beneficial. Lots of love and healing blessings 💚🌿🌸✨
