• Check in, centering, balanced hatha yoga set considering contraindications, relaxation (with imagery as appropriate),
• Balanced pranayama considering contraindications, meditation/centering.
• Include at least one suggestion from Karma, Bhakti, Raja, or Jnana Yoga tailored for this client.

I made several adjustments and adaptations to ensure the sessions were both effective and safe, supporting their unique needs.
-Prop Use: I incorporated props like bolsters and blocks to provide extra support in seated or lying poses, ensuring comfort during exercises that engage the pelvic floor.
-Pelvic floor exercises were often paired with diaphragmatic breathing and core activation to promote better engagement and prevent over-activation.
-I worked with them on aligning the pelvis and spine to reduce tension in the pelvic region-proper alignment.
-We focused on gentle restorative poses, such as reclining positions and supported child’s pose, to help release tension in the pelvic floor muscles without strain.

Over the course of our sessions, the clients with pelvic floor concerns have made notable strides toward their goals.
-Improved Pelvic Floor Awareness
-Increased Strength and Endurance
-Enhanced Postural Awareness & Alignment
-Foster a positive mindset and decrease anxiety around pelvic floor issues.

Clients have demonstrated improved muscle tone and core strength, especially in the pelvic floor and surrounding areas (hips, lower back, abdomen). There is greater awareness of how the pelvic floor engages and relaxes during movement and breath, leading to reduced discomfort and better physical alignment.

The breath has become an integral part of their practice, with clients learning to use diaphragmatic breathing to engage and relax their pelvic floor muscles. Through practices like slow, controlled breath work, clients have experienced better regulation of energy in their bodies, reducing the intensity of pelvic tension and encouraging deeper relaxation.

I observed the clients started shifting their mindset from fear of pelvic floor dysfunction to empowerment and understanding. There has been greater self-compassion and the recognition that pelvic health is a process and embrace a patient approach to healing.

Clients have developed a deeper understanding of their body’s needs and how different activities or postures impact the pelvic floor. There has been a greater intuitive connection to their pelvic floor, with many clients recognizing when to engage or release the muscles based on their unique sensations.

The clients have shared that they feel a greater sense of empowerment and peace, as they realize they have the tools to manage their pelvic floor health.

Home practice: Notice posture, natural curvatures of the spine and notice posture of the pelvis. Practice cat/cow, bridge, yogi squat and notice the movements of the pelvis and the muscles. 10 minutes/day
Continue with studio yoga class - with 1 or more classes per week
Extended exhales-circumferential breathing.

Although I fostered a supportive group dynamic, I could have provided additional resources outside of our sessions for clients to continue learning, such as books, articles, or video content focused on pelvic health. Some clients may have benefited from having something to refer to in between sessions.

Working with such a dedicated group of individuals was both fulfilling and rewarding. It was incredibly gratifying to witness the progress they made and to see how empowered they felt as they began to understand and care for their pelvic health.