Welcome to a gentler way to improve your Core & Pelvic FLoor…

Who do I help with Hypopressives?

Hypopressive exercise can be done by anyone, but the people who join me to learn the method generally have or are trying to prevent some kind of pelvic health complaint, such as bladder leaks, prolapse or back/pelvic pain. More and more, I’m also seeing active women who wish to build core control and performance without physically strenuous exercises. 

This is for you, if you… 

  • Crave a stronger more toned body but punishing planks and killer core workouts not for you
  • Want a strong posture to reduce back & pelvic pain
  • Want to protect your intimate health & improve sexual satisfaction
  • Are feeling uninspired or let down by pelvic floor exercises
  • Want the freedom to wear what you like, laugh and run without peeing
  • Want to improve your over all sports performance and help prevent injury
  • Want to rest and digest efficiently

So what are Hypopressives?

Hypopressive exercise is a gentle whole body technique that uses a combination of rhythmical breathing techniques, postural holds and mindful movement, that activates the pelvic floor and deep core muscles.

Hypopressives are very achievable for people of any age, size, shape or ability.

Hypopressives v's Kegals?

NICE, the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence, recommends pelvic floor training and lifestyle advice as first line treatments for complaints such as pelvic organ prolapse and bladder and bowel control issues and Core strengthening for the management of back and pelvic pain.

This is based on research that shows, when done correctly, Core and pelvic floor training can successfully prevent, reduce and even cure these difficulties and Hypopressives are becoming the ‘go to’ method for achieving this. Why?…

Traditional core and pelvic floor exercises;

  • Are very difficult do correctly, with only a small percentage of us able to tighten the muscles properly, often compensating with other muscle groups.
  • Fails to work the system as a whole.
  • Can increase pelvic floor strain and fatigue.
  • Can be challenging to maintain for the duration required to see benefit. 

Hypopressive exercise is different;

  • Reliably work up to 75-80% of our core and pelvic floor musculature automatically.
  • Effective even if you ‘can’t find’ your pelvic floor.
  • Works the core and pelvic floor muscles through full movements of action and relaxation.
  • Is gentle avoiding risk of overloading the pelvic floor.
  • Reprograms the core as a whole, integrating myofascial chains, respiratory and nervous systems
  • Is relaxing, enjoyable and time efficient, taking just 10 mins a day.

Are Hypopressives suitable for everyone?

Hypopressives exercise is not vigorous and you do not require any previous level of fitness or exercise experience to enjoy it, however the vacuum element of Hypopressive breathwork is not recommended if you are affected by any of the following health concerns.

If you are pregnant or have:

  • Heart/lung conditions
  • Uncontrolled blood pressure
  • Acute gastrointestinal issues
  • Active cancer
  • Recent abdominal surgery

This is because, during the Hypopressive vacuum, pressures within the body are lowered. This  ‘vacuum effect’, may not be tolerated well in people with the conditions above.

If you have a hiatus hernia, some of the postures will need to be modified.

Benefits of Hypopressives