The following is an excerpt from the book Baby Om: Yoga for Mothers and Babies by Laura Staton and Sarah Perron. Reprinted by arrangement with Henry Holt and Company. Copyright © 2002 by Baby Om, Inc. All rights reserved.

You just had a baby, and now you have two new goals: getting back in shape and enjoying close, meaningful interaction with your newborn. The Baby Om yoga workout for mom and baby can help you accomplish both goals at the same time! Baby Om teaches you a dynamic and nurturing yoga practice that you can do with your infant, anytime and anywhere.

Read before you start: Learn the basics of Baby Om and get helpful tips for practicing yoga.

Try a Baby Om mini-workout: (The following five exericises are best for babies up to three months old.)

• Sounded Breath
  
• Star Pose
  
• Sun Salute
  
• Plank Pose
  
• Standing Forward Bend

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