Invisible and often ignored, the pelvic floor is responsible for numerous fundamental yet essential functions in the body: it opens, closes, protects, supports, carries, receives, eliminates—and it often does all this quietly and unnoticed.
Since the body operates as an integrated system, the way we use the pelvic floor is closely connected to the quality of our movement and functioning, posture, balance, breathing, voice and expression, sexuality, and more. The pelvic floor muscles work together with other muscle groups to support the hips, spine, and abdominal organs.
Increasingly, pelvic floor dysfunction is being recognized as a significant issue for both men and women. Although it is often a forgotten part of the body, its proper functioning is crucial for the balance of the entire mind-body system.
This seminar-workshop is based on revolutionary modern methods of somatic retraining. These methods are exceptionally effective because they work with the human nervous system and leverage the mechanism of neuroplasticity. Specially designed somatic exercises will help you explore, sense, and gain better control over the pelvic and pelvic floor muscles in different positions, as well as their roles in breathing and daily movements. By deeply immersing yourself in body awareness and experiential anatomy, you will begin to understand and differentiate the functions of all layers of the pelvic floor and sphincters. You will learn how to relax these muscles, as well as how to train and strengthen them.
Finally, this new awareness and knowledge will be integrated into the dynamic functioning of your entire body.
In addition to somatic exploration lessons, the seminar includes lectures with presentations on the anatomy, physiology, and functions of the pelvic floor, as well as partner work.
Who Is This For?
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Women and men who are ready to take responsibility for their health and well-being.
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Professionals working in healthcare and education (physiotherapists, psychologists, medical professionals, speech therapists, teachers, kinesiologists, gynecologists, osteopaths, and others in helping professions).
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Those whose work involves body expression and/or requires prolonged positions (dancers, actors, musicians, martial artists, office workers, etc.).
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Athletes seeking higher functionality and performance with less tension.
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Anyone interested in exploring and improving movement, understanding the pelvic floor, and its connections to other life processes, mental and emotional patterns.
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Women preparing for childbirth, recovering postpartum, or dealing with issues such as incontinence, hemorrhoids, pelvic organ prolapse, constipation, or other challenges in this sensitive area.
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Individuals suffering from back pain, pelvic or lower back discomfort, or chronic pain in general.
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People with musculoskeletal disorders.
At the end of the seminar, participants will receive exercises for ongoing independent practice and recommendations for incorporating pelvic floor work into daily life. Participants will also receive instructional materials and a recording of the seminar after its conclusion.