breath is such an important part of pelvic floor work. When we breathe in, the pelvic floor is receiving the breath and the downward-moving organs. As we exhale, the breath goes up and out. The organs also move up. A healthy pelvic floor stretches as we breathe in and contracts slightly as the breath goes up and out.
If we have “poor” posture or spend a lot of time sitting in chairs, our transverse abdominus muscles will be weak. This, in turn, can be linked to pelvic floor problems. For example, if we collapse our chest while sitting, we end up with a “C-curve” in the spine. This makes it challenging to take a deep breath, and as a consequence, the muscles of the pelvic floor don’t receive the gentle ‘exercise’ they need, stretching and contracting with every breath in and out.
In short, if our posture is not good and we’re not taking in deep breaths to the abdomen, our pelvic floor is most definitely suffering. Everything is connected, and deep belly breathing is the most efficient way to take care of the pelvic floor.
why breath is such an important part of pelvic floor work. When we breathe in, the pelvic floor is receiving the breath and the downward-moving organs. As we exhale, the breath goes up and out. The organs also move up. A healthy pelvic floor stretches as we breathe in and contracts slightly as the breath goes up and out.
It’s not easy to change breathing habits and patterns, and the key is to never force. But to get you started on deepening the breath, here’s a little exercise you can try.
Core Connection: The Relationship Between the Pelvic Floor & the Breath | YogaUOnline https://tinyurl.com/wqyvbaf
