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$54.00 Yoga for Pelvic Floor Health
The pelvic floor is one of the most under-discussed and misunderstood
muscles groups of the body, and yet is one of the single most
important. This set of core muscles control sexual function, elimination
and suspend essential internal organs in place against the force of
gravity. However, many of us do not give a thought to the pelvic floor
until there is a problem.
Many people are surprised to find out that
challenges with the pelvic floor are not limited to women who have given
birth and the cure to pelvic floor issues is more than simply to “do
some kegels.” Like any other muscle group, the pelvic floor is at risk
of being overly tight and/or loose in both men and women of any age.
Hyper-contracted pelvic floor muscles and/or unstable muscles can
contribute to incontinence, pain, organ prolapse or sexual dysfunction.
The effects of life trauma and anxiety can get stored in this area of
the body as well and can contribute to challenges in the pelvic floor.
This workshop is designed to bring mind-body awareness to this essential
area of the body, demystifying it and aiding in identifying why one may
have challenges in the pelvic floor. We will use yogic tools, such as
breath work, meditation, posture and asana practice to not only
understand pelvic anatomy and how to address issues when they arise, but
to also to bring about lasting health, suppleness and strength to this
set of vital muscles. No previous yoga experience necessary - just bring
an open mind and a willingness to talk and listen about this part of
the body with a mixed group.
3 YA CEUs available
Rebecca Henry
Owner/Manager/Director of Programming
E-RYT 200, RPYT, YACEP
Rebecca’s journey with yoga and meditation began more than twenty years ago when she took precepts with the Zen Buddhist Society of Compassionate Wisdom, finding that a vigorous yoga practice was the only way to keep her chattering mind quiet on her meditation mat. As those practices expanded into helping her with the stresses of school, and, later, work and family life, she has been exploring the benefits of her practice on and off the mat ever since.
Forever a student, Rebecca brings a beginners mind and an awakened heart to her practice and teaching. Compassion, empathy, humor and joy are at the core of all of her classes. Her focus is on uniting mindful movement with breath while helping people understand of how their own unique body affects their individual practice, in both a traditional hatha as well as a more vinyasa style.
As a mother of two teenagers, she is impassioned to support other
people in their journey into parenthood through the mindfulness and
body-centered practices of yoga and meditation. As birth and postpartum
doula, she emphasizes childbirth education and body awareness in her
pre- and postnatal classes, bringing these practical aspects together
with a warm, nurturing teaching style.
Rebecca completed her 200 hour training with Tara Lemerise at Willow Street Yoga in Takoma Park, MD, pre and post natal yoga teacher training with Debra Flashenburg of the Prenatal Yoga Center of New York City and is certified with Leslie Howard in Pelvic Floor Yoga™. She has also completed training with Tara Lemerise, of Tara Lemerise Yoga, in Restorative Yoga, and has completed a 50 hr Yin Yoga certification with Machelle Lee of Roots and River Yoga.
Photo Credit Melody Klemin
