EPISODE · Jul 13, 2025 · 24 MIN
How to Really Help the Pelvic Floor: What Every Woman in Pilates Needs to Know
from Hope For Your Pelvic Floor - The Whole Body Pelvic Health Conversation · host Clairesparrowpilates
Whether you're a Pilates teacher or a woman attending class each week, this episode is your essential guide to supporting pelvic floor health the right way.Claire Sparrow unpacks the five foundational concepts of the Whole Body Pelvic Health Method—mindset, breath, release, range of movement, and coordination—and explains how they transform the way we approach Pilates. These aren’t just ideas for better movement; they’re a new lens through which to understand and truly support your body.You’ll learn:Why “just squeeze” is outdated advice—and what to do insteadThe power of breath coordination and why it’s more than just inhale/exhaleWhat’s really behind “tight hamstrings” and how release creates healingHow joint movement and posture affect your pelvic floorWhy strength comes last, after restoring balance and responsivenessThis episode is for every woman who wants to get more out of her practice—and for every teacher who wants to safely and confidently support the women they serve.Pilates is already powerful—this is how you make it pelvic floor smart.Join Claire in New York City on 27th July at Joseph Pilates’ original studio, Nice & Tall Pilates: Book Your SpotExplore the Whole Body Pelvic Health Membership at wholebodypelvichealth.co.ukRead (or listen to!) Claire’s bestselling book HOPE for Your Pelvic Floor
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Whether you're a Pilates teacher or a woman attending class each week, this episode is your essential guide to supporting pelvic floor health the right way.Claire Sparrow unpacks the five foundational concepts of the Whole Body Pelvic Health Method—mindset, breath, release, range of movement, and coordination—and explains how they transform the way we approach Pilates. These aren’t just ideas for better movement; they’re a new lens through which to understand and truly support your body.You’ll learn:Why “just squeeze” is outdated advice—and what to do insteadThe power of breath coordination and why it’s more than just inhale/exhaleWhat’s really behind “tight hamstrings” and how release creates healingHow joint movement and posture affect your pelvic floorWhy strength comes last, after restoring balance and responsivenessThis episode is for every woman who wants to get more out of her practice—and for every teacher who wants to safely and confidently support the women they serve.Pilates is already powerful—this is how you make it pelvic floor smart.Join Claire in New York City on 27th July at Joseph Pilates’ original studio, Nice & Tall Pilates: Book Your SpotExplore the Whole Body Pelvic Health Membership at wholebodypelvichealth.co.ukRead (or listen to!) Claire’s bestselling book HOPE for Your Pelvic Floor
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