How to Improve and Strengthen Your Pelvic Floor

How to Improve & Strengthen Your Pelvic Floor: Watch Our Latest Video!

Are you looking for effective ways to strengthen your pelvic floor? Perhaps you've had a baby (or three), and your pelvic floor isn’t quite what it used to be. Or maybe you're someone who has been dealing with incontinence or prolapse. If this sounds familiar, then our latest video is for you!

Meet Your Guide: Hannah My name is Hannah, and I’m a yoga teacher and trainer here at Alba Yoga Academy. Our mission is to spread science-based, practical ways to help you move and live better. In this video, I’ll walk you through everything you need to know about your pelvic floor, from understanding the anatomy to practical exercises that you can do at home.

What to Expect in the Video In this video, we cover three main topics to help you on your journey to a healthier pelvic floor:

1. The Anatomy of the Pelvic Floor: Understand the remarkable network of muscles, ligaments, and connective tissue that form a supportive hammock across the bottom of your pelvis. We’ll explain which muscles are involved and how they function to support your organs and overall core stability.
2. Dysfunction: Why Things Can Go Wrong: Learn about the common issues that can affect the pelvic floor, including childbirth, age, and lifestyle habits like prolonged sitting. We also touch on why both strength and flexibility are essential for a healthy pelvic floor.
3. Exercises to Strengthen & Improve Pelvic Floor Health: I’ll guide you through practical exercises designed to help improve your pelvic floor strength and coordination. From the 'zip' method to exercises that can be done with props like bolsters and pillows, you’ll learn how to engage and release your pelvic floor effectively.

Why This Video Matters Understanding the pelvic floor is vital for everyone, not just those who have had children. These muscles play a crucial role in supporting the pelvic organs, maintaining continence, and contributing to sexual function. Weakness or dysfunction can lead to significant issues, such as incontinence or prolapse, but with the right knowledge and exercises, you can regain strength and coordination in these muscles.

Practical Exercises for Your Pelvic Floor Here are a few of the exercises you can follow along with in the video:

• The Zip Method: Learn how to engage and release your pelvic floor with this simple but effective technique. Imagine an elevator going down as you release, and a zip pulling up as you contract.
• Proprioception Exercises: Practice engaging your pelvic floor while sitting on a bolster or pillow to better understand what’s happening in this area.
• Functional Movement: Incorporate pelvic floor engagement into everyday activities, like squatting, to help your muscles work reflexively without conscious effort.

Watch the Full Video Now! If you’re ready to learn more, watch the full video on how to improve and strengthen your pelvic floor. It’s packed with helpful information and step-by-step guidance to get you started. Plus, don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel to stay updated on more science-based yoga content.

Click here to watch the video on the Alba Yoga Academy YouTube channel now!

Got Questions? We love hearing from our community! If you have any questions about the video or the exercises, drop a comment on YouTube or get in touch with us. Your feedback helps us create more content that supports your well-being.

Thank you for watching, and I look forward to helping you move and live better through yoga!