Yoga and The pelvic Floor with Leslie Howard

This particular workshop is only open to women and will address how proper strengthening and stabilizing of the pelvic floor helps to create the correct foundation of each movement in the body. This is the true meaning of "core work." Whether you experience any of the following conditions, or are just plain curious about this region of the body, this workshop is for you:

*pelvic pain
*lower back, hip or groin problems
*discomfort during sex or while using tampons
*skin irritation
*leak when laughing or sneezing
* have to go the bathroom too often
*prolapsed organs
* pregnancy and birth

In this workshop we will locate, assess, soften, stretch, strengthen and exercise the muscle groups of the pelvic floor, discuss mula bandha, abdominal health and how to utilize the pelvic floor in asana. We will look at therapeutic application of postures and breathing for different conditions. Handouts will be provided. Bring your friends, sisters, mothers and daughters. Although helpful, no yoga experience is required. This workshop qualifies for continuing education credits with Yoga Alliance.