Breath, Visceral Slide & Pelvic Floor Health
The respiratory diaphragm and the pelvic floor work together for stability, strength, visceral mobility and fluid dynamics. How we breathe matters.
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Okay, I’m an A-Hole
When I was a little girl my cousin Tammy and I found a half-used bottle of Cover Girl foundation in the dirt. Score!!! The makeup was probably older than us and 10 shades too dark, but we really wanted to be tan, so we slathered it on and walked around like our shit... READ MORE
Uterine Ligaments
In this article, I teach you about uterine ligaments and why uterine ligaments and uterine position are so important.
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Are You A Half Asser?
I sleep in the closet. Or, as my husband puts it, “It’s like you sleep in a fricken altar.” I sleep on a 6 inch thick wool futon that sits on the floor surrounded by candles and soft amber lights. I started sleeping in the closet when my... READ MORE
For Men Only!
The following information is for educational purposes only. I’ve compiled a list of resources for men wanting to optimize their fertility, prostate and urinary health. Male Tonic is a Rainforest Remedies™ herbal tincture formulated by Dr. Rosita Arvigo. For... READ MORE
Squat- How You Get There Matters
Squatting regularly is important for pelvic floor health if done properly. Ideally, you would maintain a lumbar (low back) curve while getting in and out of a squat. But because we have been sitting in chairs since first grade through high school or college, and then commuting to and from work in a car, sitting in chairs for meals, sitting on a toilet, and then sitting on a couch in the evening, our bodies are no longer able to get into a weight-bearing squat without tucking the pelvis under.
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Are Your Femurs Internally Rotated?
Whether you’re dealing with foot, knee, hip or pelvic floor issues one important structural factor is femur position. Try this self-assessment to see if you have internally rotated femurs.
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The Pelvic Floor Doesn’t Work in Isolation
When you focus on the pelvic floor through vaginal weights or Kegels, you isolate only one piece of a complex system. By spot treating the pelvic floor, you leave out other very important players in pelvic floor health which are the respiratory diaphragm, multifidus, transverse abdominis, gluteus maximus, lateral rotators of the hips and the feet (yes the feet!).
READ MOREPelvic Floor Health Class
This class is Restorative Exercise™ for Pelvic Floor Health and Uterine Alignment. Although you don’t need a uterus to attend, you will need a pelvic floor. This class is for everyone. When: 9:30-10:30 AM January 12th, 19th, 26th and February 2nd 2013... READ MOREAbout Me
I'm Barbara Horsley, practitioner & educator of abdominal massage, Visceral Manipulation™ practitioner, and certified women's health herbal educator. I teach self-abdominal massage & other abdominal therapies for reproductive and digestive health online. What lights me up is to see people connect with the inner beauty and wisdom of their bodies.
