Pelvic Floor & Core: A Functional Map for Therapeutic Yoga

Episode Summary

In this episode, we step back from poses and choreography to explore how the pelvic floor and core actually function as a responsive system. Rather than focusing on strengthening or engagement cues, this conversation looks at breath, pressure, posture, and adaptability—and why these elements matter so deeply in therapeutic yoga.

This episode lays the groundwork for understanding pelvic floor support before applying it to movement. It’s especially relevant for teachers and students who notice instability, downward pressure, or fatigue in flowing practices and want a more sustainable approach.

In This Episode, We Explore:

• Rethinking the core as a dynamic container, and occasionally as a set of muscles to brace
• How breath and internal pressure influence pelvic floor function
• Why “engage your core” often falls short therapeutically
• The importance of posture and alignment before movement
• Letting the pelvic floor respond rather than forcing control

Who This Episode Is For:

• Yoga teachers and therapists
• Curious students interested in pelvic floor health
• Anyone who feels unsupported or strained in vinyasa-style practices

Listen to Part 2: Surya Namaskar A as Pelvic Floor Practice
Read the companion blog post: Adapting Surya Namaskar A for Pelvic Floor & Core Support