Episode 36: Fitness, Healing, and Inclusivity with Vysh Sivakumaran

In Episode 36 of the Not Your Mother's Pelvic Floor podcast, Aliya chats with fitness industry leader + strength coach Vysh Sivakumaran about her upbringing and what lead her to do the work that she does with her company, Fitness In Place. In this episode, you'll hear Vysh and Aliya discuss:How discovering CrossFit in her mid-20s helped Vysh figure out who she really wasThe types of conversations that were (and weren't) had as Vysh was growing up as the child of immigrantsHow Vysh has developed compassion for her mother through therapyHow therapy has helped her heal her inner child and prepare for motherhoodHer biggest fears about birthHow her personal values + experiences lead her to build her inclusive + accessible fitness businessAbout Vysh:Vysh (vai-sh) is a certified strength coach, trauma informed yoga instructor, & a fitness industry leader in the Toronto community -- working to create inclusive, body neutral, and accessible fitness, through 1:1, group, and corporate services within her online fitness community, Fitness in Place (FIP). With her powerlifting background and quick adaptation at the start of the pandemic, she was awarded Canfitpro's Fitness Professional of the Year Award in 2021 and top trainer in Canada by Impact Magazine in 2024. She advocates passionately for representation in the industry for South Asian women, but more broadly, aims to be a voice for all people who may face barriers in the health & wellness industry. Website: https://www.fitnessinplace.netIG: https://www.instagram.com/vy_she_lifts/FB: https://m.facebook.com/fitnessinplaceLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vyshnavi-s-4547a86aVysh's Published Articles:Trauma Informed - Practices to Keep Fitness Spaces Barrier Free to EveryoneBelonging and the Fitness IndustryFunctional Fitness: More Than a Training ProtocolAbout 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