Yoga can be great to both strengthen and stretch the muscles and ligaments of the pelvic region. Here is a great article from Yoga Journal outlining asanas to support the pelvic region. Click here to read the article.
Pelvic Yoga Exercises
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Yoga Root Lock
The Root Lock, known as the Mul Bandh in Kundalini Yoga and Mulabandha in Ashtanga Yoga, is the lock of the first root, or chakra. It is very similar to a pelvic floor exercise. The Kundalini method to performing Root Lock is as follows: Sit in a comfortable, cross-legged position. Inhale as deeply as possible, lifting your chest Read more »
Pelvic Yoga Exercise: Squat with Pelvic Floor Exercise
Squatting is helpful for developing pelvic strength and control. In cultures where people regularly squat, they have stronger legs and healthier bowels. Squatting provides lower back support, massages abdominal muscles and organs, facilitates circulation, and prevents constipation.
Pelvic Floor Relaxation: Legs up the Wall Pose
The pelvic floor tends to hold residual tension on a regular basis. This residual tension prevents you from relaxing the pelvic muscles, which makes them more prone to fatigue. When your pelvic muscles are fatigued, you are more likely to experience problems with incontinence. When pelvic muscles are “too tired,” it becomes difficult to hold Read more »
Pelvic Floor Exercise: Cat-Cow Contract-Release
Pelvic Floor Exercise: Cat-Cow Contract-Release Because your pelvis tilts as you lift back and forth, the Cat-Cow pose is an effective posture to flow with Contract-Releases. Cat-Cow is good for opening up the bones of the pelvis and loosening tightness in the pelvic region. In the Cat-Cow pose, the shoulders roll back and the chest Read more »
Pelvic Floor Relaxation: Pelvic Floor Relaxation in Corpse Pose
The pelvic floor tends to hold residual tension on a regular basis. This residual tension prevents you from relaxing the pelvic muscles, which makes them more prone to fatigue. When your pelvic muscles are fatigued, you are more likely to experience problems with incontinence. When pelvic muscles are “too tired,” it becomes difficult to hold Read more »