We have all heard about the pelvic floor, but I prefer to use the term 'diamond'. Explore your own body to find the four bony structures that form the corners of your pelvic diamond. The symphesis pubis (pubic bones) – low down in the front of the pelvis. The coccyx or tailbone – you need… Continue reading Pregnancy Yoga 9 – The Pelvic Diamond
For many of our pregnancy yoga exercises it is helpful to imagine you have a tail! In fact, you kind of do – its called your coccyx and it can be quite sensitive during pregnancy. You will find your coccyx right at the very bottom of your spine – see if you can feel for it… Continue reading Pregnancy Yoga 8 – Pelvic Scoops and How to Sit
I find this a really helpful way of experiencing the area of soft tissue we commonly call the “pelvic floor”. Once you can feel and sense this diamond shape area of muscle you can work with both contractions and relaxations to keep the area toned. These exercises are for all women and are suitable both in… Continue reading The Pelvic Diamond
