Course Description

Pelvic Floor Yoga Teacher Training with Leslie Howard In this 20-hour workshop, we will delve into how to teach students with pelvic floor issues and applying Pelvic Floor YogaTM. Leslie's methodology is scientifically proven to be 70% effective for pelvic floor issues. Topics include: o Cultural, medical and historical contexts of women and the pelvis o Current understanding of the pelvis, sexuality, misconceptions and modern medical care o In depth anatomy of the pelvis, hip flexors and rotators and connective musculature and how they translate into pelvic health o How posture affects the pelvic floor o Identifying hypertonic vs. hypotonic muscles and the difference between a strong muscle and a tense muscle and a loose muscle o The role of emotion on the breath and how it impacts the pelvic floor o How to teach breath and asana to women who need tone in their pelvis and as well as those who have too much tone o How to hold a safe environment for women o What to do with the pelvic floor during all stages of pre and post natal o Restorative yoga for the pelvic floor The training includes an e-book version of Pelvic Liberation, which is the required reading. The training qualifies for CE for Yoga Alliance and IAYT. Sessions are 12-5 on Saturday and Sunday, and 9-2 on Monday and Tuesday with a short break each day. The course is open to women and non-binary folks, yoga teachers, doulas, personal trainers, massage therapists, etc. Get a discount of $50 with the promo code PELVIS before July 1. Leslie Howard is an Oakland-based yoga teacher, specializing in all things pelvic. She leads workshops and trainings worldwide and has written a book about the female pelvis, Pelvic Liberation. She is a regular presenter at yoga and medical conferences and a contributor to Yoga Journal magazine. Her own struggles with healing her hips and pelvis led her to intense study of the anatomy, physiology, cultural messaging, history and energetics of this rich place. Her teaching is informed by over 3500 hours of yoga study with senior Iyengar yoga teachers, notably Ramanand Patel and Peter Thompson. Her method is evidence based with two very successful studies for the University of California, San Francisco on yoga to alleviate incontinence and pelvic pain. She is a certified Yoga Alliance educator and a certified Yoga Therapist through the International Association of Yoga Therapists. To learn more about Leslie, visit:www.lesliehowardyoga.com