Yoga & Pelvic Health

12 hour Yoga Alliance Continuing Education

The pelvic floor muscles (pelvic diaphragm) play a crucial role in the function of your bladder, bowel, sexual & reproductive organs, movements of your hip & pelvis, breathing mechanics & “core”.

This course we will explore common conditions associated with pelvic health and examine the musculoskeletal anatomy of the pelvic girdle, pelvic floor muscles/diaphragm as well as its relationship to the thoracic & vocal diaphragms through breathing & vocalization. Through experiential practices involving physical posture (asana) and breathing practices, students will gain an intimate understanding of their own anatomy and how to connect to their pelvic floor.

Yoga instructors will learn various ways to cue their students to engage their pelvic floor during their yoga classes, as well as explore various asana beneficial for lengthening & assisting in relaxation.

This course is not intended to treat, diagnose or heal any pelvic floor conditions.

Details

• Dates TBD
• 9am – 4pm
• 12 in class hours
• Prerequisite: None
• $325 Tuition + GST

Learning Outcomes:

• Identify & understand:
  • Functions of the pelvic floor & pelvic floor muscles
  • Stress v. Urge Urinary Incontinence
  • Prolpase & Celes
  • Dysparenuia (painful intercourse)

• Demonstrate an understanding of the anatomy & biomechanics of the pelvic girdle & pelvic floor
• Provide verbal cues to tone the three layers of the PF
• Asana & pranayama focused on addressing relaxation & engagement of the pelvic floor muscles

Instructor: Chelsea Lee

Evolution and growth of the mind, body and spirit comes only from life-long learning with one another.  As a Certified Yoga Therapist, Chelsea believes whole-heartedly in experiential learning with and from her students & clients. She strives to empower others with knowledge and skills necessary for creating a meaningful change in their own experience.   She is the Yoga Therapy Program Director at the Vancouver School of Healing Arts and offers private Yoga Therapy at Chelsea Lee Yoga Therapy in Squamish. When she’s not teaching or practicing yoga, you can find Chelsea exploring the beautiful mountains and forest of the Sea-to-Sky corridor!

Admissions

No prior knowledge or experience is required.

Cancellation Policy

Tuition is fully refundable until one week prior to the course at which point no refunds will be made. If a student is unable to attend for any reason, payment received will be kept on file as a credit and can be used for any other VSOHA program or course within one year.