The Somatic Library: Resources for Optimal Fetal Positioning | in Durango & Beyond
A curated collection of on-demand somatic yoga practices, evidence-based birth guides, and nervous system tools designed to support you through every stage of parenthood
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.
We often talk about postpartum core health or prenatal yoga as if they exist in a vacuum. But our bodies aren't just muscle and bone; they are mirrors of the systems we navigate. When we "brace" our centers, we aren't failing at relaxing—we are responding to a culture that values rigidity over fluidity.
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!
Are you sitting in a way that supports your pelvic floor? 🧘♀️ For birthing folk, finding a neutral pelvis is the first step toward relieving lower back pain, SI joint dysfunction, and pelvic pressure. In this short tutorial, I’m showing you how to find your "sitz bones" and use the flashlight visualization to align your pelvis for optimal support. As a 300-hour Embodyoga® teacher, I utilize biomechanics and somatic education to help you move with agency during pregnancy and postpartum.