Aimed at all movement teachers this practical, movement focused course will enable you to identify, accommodate and support clients who have core or pelvic floor dysfunction.

With one in three women suffering from pelvic floor issues, knowing how to provide a safe space for them to be seen, move confidently and feel well is an essential role of every movement teacher.

Aimed at movement teachers including
-yoga teachers,
-Pilates teachers,
-fitness instructors,
-personal trainers
and anyone else who teaches movement, this course is packed full of practical knowledge, useful assessments and a range of movement-based practices to help your students improve core strength and function, whether in a 1-1 setting or a group exercise class.

During the course we will:
-look at common injuries including diastasis-recti, pelvic organ prolapse, pelvic girdle pain and incontinence to understand why they happen and how they can be alleviated.
-explore what a student’s posture, alignment and movement can reveal about their pelvic health, and how to help it to improve.
– understand how breathing can help or hinder pelvic health, and what helpful tools and guidance could make the difference to your student’s recovery.
– discuss common cues such as ‘engage your abs’ or ‘squeeze your pelvic floor’ to get a clear understanding of why these may be doing your students more harm than good, and what alternatives to offer instead.

We will also look in detail at:

– The taboo around pelvic health conditions so that you can welcome clients into your class with knowledge and confidence, and help them to feel safe and supported as they move;

– The anatomy of the core, pelvis and spine from a bio-tensegrity perspective to fully understand how every connection affects core and pelvic function, from head to toe. No more one-dimensional, spot-treatment approach, but a whole body experience for core wellness;

– Identify unhelpful breathing habits like belly breathing or bearing down, and understand how to improve them for better, long-term pelvic health;

– Effective cueing to ensure your clients move efficiently in a way that supports their core and aids healing;

– Have a range of tools for teaching your students deep core engagement, not just abdominal engagement;

After the course you will feel confident accommodating all clients, including pre and post-natal mums, be able to identify their core compensations and know how to guide them towards recovery. You will also be clear on how or when to modify movements, so your clients can feel included and supported during your classes.

This workshop also promises to help YOU to find your own movement blindspots, so that you can ensure your core and pelvis are supported as you move, and as you teach others how to move. We will work in pairs, practicing assessing movement and breath to ensure everyone leaves the workshop feeling better informed and more connected to their own core.

Shared lunch will be offered, so please bring something to share with your fellow participants.