Join CIYT Rebecca Weisman and MPT Meagen Satinsky for a 4-week course exploring the pelvic floor and gaining awareness, strength, relaxation and healing through the techniques of Iyengar Yoga. 

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Do you have want to: 

• stand taller in the world? 

• feel stronger from the inside out? 

• connect to your source of inner power?  

• improve your relationship to your sexual well-being? 

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The pelvic floor is an important but not well understood part of our anatomy and its role in postpartum recovery, postural support, organ health, and sexual function is vital. Through yoga asana (poses), pranayama (breath work), and sensory anatomical exercises we will dive deep into the anatomy, physiology, and movements of this area that supports the root of our being.

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Pelvic floor awareness may help ease:

• Low back pain and core weakness

• Hip and sacroiliac instability and pain

• Difficult or painful urinary and bowel symptoms including incontinence

• Painful menstruation or pain with sexual intercourse 

• Postpartum symptoms including organ prolapse, hormonal imbalance, and abdominal diastasis

• Recovery from Cesarean or other abdominal or pelvic surgery

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This course is open to anyone interested in learning more about their pelvic floor! Birthing parents may find it challenging to find the time or energy after birth to focus on recovery; however, this time is important for re-balancing hormones and regaining muscle control and proper organ function, creating a faster recovery and preventative practices for future pelvic floor health. Those who are several years away from having given birth may also be helped by gaining greater awareness of pelvic alignment, and dealing with ongoing side effects of the birthing process.

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Our course is offered in two parts. Part 1 focuses on gentle healing practices, alignment, breathwork, and in-depth anatomy and is appropriate for all students. Part 2 focuses on deeper strengthening and stabilizing postures of both pelvic floor and neighboring anatomical areas and is geared towards those who have already taken Part 1. We will be working closely with the information and sequences in our book, Yoga for Pelvic Floor and Postpartum Health and it’s highly recommended that you order a copy prior to the workshop.

 

Each 4-week series combines a weekly two-hour class (hybrid), experiential anatomy exercises, and access to our online teaching platform with recordings and additional resources. 

You’ll receive:

• A weekly yoga class with discussion and Q&A

• Access to our online teaching platform with recordings, pictures, and step-by-step instructions

• Anatomy homework with guided experiential tools for self-diagnosis

• Online group chat to help support your process

• Ample time with both instructors to problem-solve individual issues

• An additional 30 days access to materials after the course is over

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This course is open to people of all genders including trans/non-binary and LGBTQ folx. The anatomy portion of the course will focus on reproductive organs associated with the ability to birth babies. We believe the techniques and approaches covered throughout the course can be beneficial and healing to all humans.

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Due to the intimate nature of pelvic floor work, student enrollment is limited. This ensures a safe and supportive environment for all!

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Attendance in-person or live online is strongly encouraged. Recordings will be available for the duration of the course and for 30 days after.

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About the instructors:

Rebecca Weisman is a devoted student and teacher of Iyengar Yoga. She is a Level III Certified Iyengar Yoga Teacher, a Certified Yoga Therapist, and the Director at the Iyengar Yoga Center of Vermont.  She is deeply grateful for the guidance she receives from her main teacher Patricia Walden, and for the life's work of B.K.S. Iyengar carried on by his family in Pune, India with whom she studies directly.

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Meagen Satinsky received her Master’s degree in physical therapy in 2000 from Simmons College in Boston, MA. She has worked as a PT in various healthcare settings around the country, most recently at Pelvic Health in South Burlington, VT, where she aims to listen, collaborate, support and empower all individuals with their individualized pelvic health and orthopedic wellness needs. Meagen is also a dedicated student of yoga in the Iyengar tradition and has been studying with Rebecca Weisman since 2014.

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Course Fee: $145/165/185

 

Advance registration is required. We are happy to offer payment options and scholarships for any individual in need. 10% of all proceeds will go to support Black Women Birthing Justice. For more info contact Rebecca@iycvt.com