I recently wrote an article that was published in the International Association of Yoga Therapists Winter 2016 Issue of “Yoga Therapy Today” publication titled:
“Optimizing Pelvic Floor Health Through Yoga Therapy.”
The purpose was to review the role that a yoga therapist has in helping people create and optimize their pelvic floor health. The article is also valuable for yoga teachers, health care professionals, or anyone interested in or requiring more knowledge about the pelvic floor. Pelvic health physical therapists have provided me with positive feedback, stating that the article is an accurate and valuable resource for their clients and also for educating other physical therapists who may want to learn more about the pelvic floor:
“Excellent article. Well written and one of the most accurate I’ve read. So needed.” Diane Lee, PT
In this article, I explain specifically what ‘is’ pelvic health and the pelvic floor, the many roles of the pelvic floor, the numerous factors that influence the healthy functioning of the pelvic floor muscles, and the role that yoga therapists may have in working with people with pelvic floor dysfunctions, with examples of some techniques they may use. I also discuss what some of the research is saying about yoga and certain pelvic health conditions.
There are 27 citations included in this evidence-informed article.
**Above Photo credit: Raymond Long www.bandhayoga.com
You can find the article here: “Optimizing Pelvic Floor Health Through Yoga Therapy”
Please also review the 4 min trailer of the videos, “Creating Pelvic Floor Health with PhysioYoga” that I created for you to download that include many of the techniques discussed in the article!
My pre-recorded 14 hour online course, PhysioYoga and the Pelvic Floor is available on Embodia Academy and is an Approved Development Course with IAYT for 14 CEUs.
**This article and video is not meant to diagnose, treat or act as medical advice. Please consult your health care provider for clearance and guidance before following or participating in these activities**
