The Somatic Library: Resources for Embodied Health | in Durango & Beyond
Free movement snacks, anatomy deep-dives, and tools for the birthing body
Pelvic Biomechanics & Foot Integration
Your feet form your primary relationship with the Earth. If that relationship is "collapsed," your pelvis and spine will feel the weight. In this 12 minute practice, we move beyond the "tripod foot" theory and into functional movement. We begin with an inquiry into standing in alignment, beginning with our feet and moving through a neutral pelvis and into neutral curves of spine. We explore yield and push, building a stable foundation in our core as we move through our periphery in neck rolls, lateral side bends, and ankle mobility exercises.
Did you know your pelvic floor health starts in your feet? In this short, we explore the Deep Frontal Line of Fascia and how foot articulation affects your posture. By finding the "tripod" of the foot - the center of your heel, the ball of the big toe, and the ball of the pinky toe - we create an internal column of support that relieves pregnancy back pain and aids postpartum recovery.
Are you propping your body up or yielding into support? In this somatic practice, I'm exploring the Body-Mind-Centering (BMC) concept of yield and push. For prenatal and postnatal folk, this relationships with gravity is essential for maintaining a neutral pelvis and spine without tightening.
Pelvis Mapping & Core Health
Is your pelvis in neutral? Understanding your pelvic biomechanics is the first step to relieving lower back pain and supporting your pelvic floor. In this somatic practice, we locate the ASIS, Pubic Symphysis, Ischial Tuberosities (sit-bones), and the Sacrum/Coccyx. Finding these bony landmarks allows for better posture and deeper core integrity during pregnancy and postpartum.
Move beyond traditional core workouts to find deep functional integrity. The "Pit of the Belly" (an Embodyoga® principle) coordinates the diaphragm, pelvic floor, and transverse abdominis. This practice is essential for postpartum recovery and prenatal support. Not to mention, life-long core health and postural integrity at any age or season of life!