I have been practicing yoga on and off for over 10 years. Just before my surgery I was taking 4 classes a week. Yoga has always been a great stress reliever for me. I also find I can build the best strength through yoga practice. I am 3 months out of surgery and feeling pretty good. I did two restorative yoga classes this weekend and my stomach is on fire! I am worried about my abdominal wall muscles. Am I damaging them?

Does anyone have experience with starting yoga again after surgery? Thanks!

Here was my surgeon's advice (the part about bowling cracked me up)...

4 weeks after you can start yoga

8 weeks after surgery you can start with abdominal crunches push-ups, sit-ups, squats

8 weeks after surgery you can start pilates

12 weeks after surgery you can start aerobics, running and jazzercise www.jazzercise.com

24 weeks after surgery you can start bowling

i stared at 8 weeks out

yes it hurts a bit, just take it easy at first

you have to get used to your new body

but it is perfectly fine, just don't over do it