Events for May 19, 2024 - May 19, 2024

In this module you’ll learn about the pelvic floor anatomy, understand the role of the pelvic floor and how yoga practices can improve function. The anatomy and yoga therapy component is delivered by Shelly Prosko, Canadian physiotherapist, yoga therapist and pelvic health expert. You’ll then use principles of yogic education to apply the material to your own work, hear stories from people with a history of pelvic pain, and understand the support that is presently available to them in the community. This module is delivered via online delivery to ensure practitioners in all locations can participate. You will receive notes ahead of time and followup summaries and links to support your learning. Open to all Yoga for Pain Practitioners who have completed Yoga for Pain Foundations Level Training. Outcomes for health professionals Learn about yogic models for understanding health and how you can use these to consider your pelvic pain patients’ physical and psychosocial wellbeing. You also hear from world expert yoga therapist Shelly Prosko who has been integrating physiotherapy, yoga therapy and yoga for nearly 20 years. Threaded throughout is the Yogic Education framework that helps bridge yoga and health care, while helping you to better understand the depth and breadth of your clients’ needs, and how you can help. Outcomes for yoga teachers You will have a greater understanding of the pelvic floor anatomy, what pelvic floor health can be, and what dysfunction can mean, physiologically and emotionally. We also cover yoga techniques and methods for improving pelvic floor health, and further refine your skill at using Yogic Education frameworks to work with specific groups. Course content Brief overview of pelvic floor anatomy Roles of the pelvic floor 4 main categories of pelvic floor dysfunction, with a focus on pelvic pain Overview of factors that may influence pelvic pain and pelvic floor function, and how pelvic floor health translates to overall health (from a biopsychosocial perspective) How yoga methods may help optimize pelvic floor function and pelvic pain reduction/management (parallels between biopsychosocial and panch maya kosha frameworks) Practical/experiential component: focus on pain reduction/management yoga methods for pelvic pain dysfunction, including awareness practices and positionsor movements to help enhance natural excursion of the pelvic floor and reduce the over active, non-relaxing pelvic floor Basic foundational information and practical tools for yoga teachers, therapists and health care practitioners to understand how yoga can effectively and safely be used for people suffering from pelvic floor dysfunctions, with a particular focus on pain Interview with Vanessa Watson, a former nurse who has experienced pudendal neuralgia for more than 10 years Overview of the main support services available to women with pelvic pain

PhysioYoga and the Pelvic Floor: Secret to Vitality + Health: A Five Day Retreat Style Training with Shelly! Program Description: Your pelvic floor supports some of the most vital physical processes for a long and healthy life, including breathing, balance, hip function, core timing, and more. This in-depth workshop with physical therapist and professional yoga therapist Shelly Prosko will guide you in building a foundation for lifelong balance and strength through PhysioYoga. For both men and women, pelvic health issues such as pelvic pain, incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, and sexual health are often poorly addressed or left untreated. Shelly developed PhysioYoga from her extensive training and experience, resulting in an effective, evidence-based practice that provides easy-to-use tools to maximize pelvic floor health and overall wellness. During these five days, you will experience an empowering combination of therapeutic yoga sequences, discussions on yoga philosophy, and physical therapy movements that you can continue at home on your own. You will learn: The functional, anatomical structure of the pelvic floor and eight roles the pelvic diaphragm plays in overall health and wellness Factors that influence pelvic floor health, including physical, psychosocial, spiritual, and emotional aspects of being Breath and body awareness experiences, movement explorations, and approaches to self-inquiry How to incorporate PhysioYoga into your daily self-care routine. Get proactive about moving through the stages of your life with more ease, stability, and security. You will return home feeling great, with everything you need to continue to use what you’ve learned at home for ongoing well-being and confidence. **This training retreat is not intended to assess or treat or act as medical advice. Please seek guidance and treatment from your health professional in your area for any unmanaged conditions.* Shelly Prosko, a physical therapist, professional yoga therapist, and Pilates instructor, is a highly sought-after pioneer in the area of PhysioYoga Therapy, a combination of physical therapy and medical therapeutic yoga. Since 1998, she has been integrating yoga into her physical therapy treatments to promote optimal healing for people suffering from a variety of conditions, including pelvic-health issues and persistent pain. Her pelvic health PhysioYoga workshops, trainings, and DVDs support physical therapists, various healthcare providers, yoga therapists, and students of all levels to take an active approach toward creating and sustaining health. Shelly integrates the art and science of yoga and physical therapy in valuable and empowering ways as a presenter at medical colleges and yoga therapy schools, and yoga therapy and medical conferences throughout the world. She gave a TEDx talk and is a contributing writer to Yoga Therapy Today and several blogs