Hypopressives are a breath and posture led exercise programme, designed in Belgium in the 1980s by Dr. Marcel Caufriez. They were designed specifically for postpartum women with pelvic floor dysfunction however they can be extremely valuable for pelvic floor health for men and women, including those who have not had a child or been pregnant.
In practice, hypopressives are a series of postures combined with a unique breathing technique that decreases intra-abdominal pressure on the pelvic floor and tissues surrounding the core.
They are a valuable practice that can help to heal pelvic floor dysfunction along with a wide variety of other benefits.
Benefits of Hypopressives
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Relief
Prevent and reduce the symptoms of urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse
Reduces symptoms of perimenopause and menopause
Post-partum recover and preparing for pregnancy
Correction of postural misalignment and back pain
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Peace
Helps to calm the nervous system
Improve lymphatic and digestive system
Improve diastasis and decrease waistline circumference
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Joy
Improved sexual function
Better athletic performance through increase in respiratory capacity
Learn the Hypopressives Method
1:1 Sessions
I have been trained by the International Hypopressives Council to teach the Level 1 series in 1:1 sessions.
Over the course of six weekly sessions with me you will learn the simple but transformative breathing protocol, and learn the full level 1 series of postures to bring greater awareness to your body.
Together we will work on finding a sustainable way to include 10 to 15 minutes of breath and movement into your day. You will finish the sessions with the six recordings that you can have lifelong access to.
Session can be done in person or over zoom to suit your schedule.
Cost:
€35 per session if you pay week by week
€200 if you pay for the full 6 sessions in one go.
