Do you want to improve your pelvic floor health while having fun and feeling empowered?
Belly dance is your solution!
This ancient art form not only helps you feel more confident and sensual, but it can also work wonders for your pelvic floor muscles.
One of the key benefits of belly dance is its focus on isolating and strengthening the muscles of the pelvis, abdomen, and hips. By learning to move these muscles independently, you can improve your control over them and develop greater strength and flexibility.
As women, our pelvic floor muscles play a crucial role in supporting our reproductive organs, bladder, and bowel. Weak pelvic floor muscles can lead to incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, and other issues. Pelvic floor muscles that are TOO STRONG also cause problems like leakage, and lower back and hip pain. Our goal is pelvic floor BALANCE. The "Goldilocks position" where are pelvic muscles are neither too weak nor too strong... they are JUUUST RIGHT.
This is why the ONE exercise all over the internet to solve pelvic floor problems, Kegels, is often ineffective and can actually worsen your condition, and why you almost NEVER hear actual pelvic floor physical therapists recommend them. Most women don't know if they're doing the exercise correctly, and there are SO MANY other muscles in the three layers of muscle housed in your pelvic floor that can cause imbalance problems that Kegel exercise, which only targets one isolated muscle, is completely ineffective for. As well, if you have pelvic floor muscles that are too tense, Kegels are the wrong exercise for you.
So, what's a woman to do? Well firstly, it's always a good idea to get evaluated by a pelvic floor physical therapist so you know exactly what you're dealing with. There may be weak muscles, muscles that are too strong, and muscles can also by dis-coordinated and not working together properly. But fear not!
Consistently incorporating belly dance into your fitness and self-love routine can help prevent and reverse these problems by bringing balance and coordination to your pelvic floor muscles, and improve your overall pelvic floor health for years to come!
Not only will belly dance help you balance your pelvic floor, it will also boost your confidence and body awareness. The sensual movements and flowing rhythms of belly dance can help you reconnect with your body and feel more comfortable in your own skin. Plus, the supportive and inclusive nature of belly dance communities like Embodhi Feminine Wellness can help you build a sense of belonging and empowerment.
So, if you're looking for a fun and effective way to improve your pelvic floor health, give belly dance a try! You'll be amazed at the difference it can make in how you feel both physically and mentally. Embrace the power of belly dance and let it motivate you to take control of your pelvic floor health today.
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