Episode 35: Why You Should Stop Sucking In Your Belly

In Episode 35 of the Not Your Mother's Pelvic Floor Podcast, Aliya explains why sucking in your belly can cause + contribute to pelvic floor problems like leaks, pelvic organ prolapse, back + pelvic pain, painful sex and more. Listen and learn about: Aliya's hypothesis on why so many of us clench our bellies or suck inHow doing so disrupts the automatic nature of our "deep core" and can create pelvic floor problemsWhat you'll notice in your body if are always holding your belly tightHow to stop sucking inFor a visual of the puppy pose that Aliya mentioned, check out this reel on Instagram. _______Today's episode is sponsored by THE PELVIC FLOOR MOBILITY PROGRAM.  This is an online program filled with follow along pelvic floor exercise videos designed by Aliya, a Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist and based on the exact exercises she teaches her patients. To date, this program has helped hundreds of women fix their pelvic floor problems through a whole-body approach that includes breath work, stretching, mobility, pelvic floor + core strengthening, and stress reduction. Learn more about it HERE!About Aliya:Aliya Dhalla PT, B.Sc, MPT is a Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist in Toronto, Canada and the Founder of Box Wellness Co. You can learn pelvic floor exercises and tips from her on Instagram @boxwellnessco - this is where she likes to share some behind-the-scenes of her life, her clinic, and what she's eating these days. _____Check out boxwellness.co to learn more about Aliya + how she can help you through her online courses, programs, and more!For FREE resources to help you along your pelvic health journey, check out https://boxwellness.co/free-pelvic-floor-resourcesFollow along @boxwellnessco + @notyourmotherspelvicfloor for more fun. More info on: The Pelvic Floor Mobility ProgramMore info on: Online Pregnancy Courses