Category: Pelvic Floor

Don't Squeeze the Abs! Please!

6/19/2024

Often in yoga classes and fitness classes you hear the instructors say these cues:

draw your belly button to your spine
pull the belly in
engage your bandhas by pulling your navel to your spine
engage your abs

And you should ignore these cues!!!!
They are not helpful in creating stability and can even create back pain or even worse incontinence!
Watch this video for more info.

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Jennifer is a Registered Massage Therapist and a Certified Lymphatic Therapist that studied at Mount Royal University and Chikly Health Institute .
In 2024 Jennifer finished over a hundred hours of training to become a Certified Lymphatic Therapist. Which allows her to treat complicated cases of lymphedema and help clients that have compromised lymph systems possibly due to cancer or injury.
Jennifer is a dedicated parent whose child was diagnosed with autism at a young age. This personal journey has given her deep insight into the unique needs, behaviors, and sensitivities of neurodivergent children. As a massage and lymphatic drainage therapist, Jennifer brings not only her professional expertise but also a compassionate, understanding approach to her work. Her lived experience means she is never intimidated by working with children who require special care—she is patient, intuitive, and fully attuned to creating a calm, supportive environment tailored to each child's comfort and well-being.
You can also find her teaching therapeutic yoga classes in Calgary and has an extensive library of classes online. She has been teaching yoga classes in Calgary for over 15 years.

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Don't Squeeze the Abs! Please!

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