Basically, the head of the femur sits in a “socket” in the pelvis. It’s a “ball in socket joint” and could move in all different directions. Obviously, our bone structure differs as does our muscle strength and flexibility.

Exploring different variations is helpful to get to know how we move our pelvic floor, our strengths and weaknesses.

The thing is… although our bodies are intelligent they also do what is easiest.

Plank pose might never be our favourite pose to practise but we do become better. And its the same with the pelvic floor.

Several studies show perineal massage reduces the likelihood of perineal trauma (such as episiotomies) and the reporting of ongoing perineal pain.

Surely salads, raw vegetables and vegetable smoothies are full of vitamins, minerals and nutrients and very few calories? And that is what we need to be healthy and balance our weight, right?

Kitchari is one of the most fundamental meals in Ayurveda. And it’s my favourite go to recipe. I use it for a simple quick dinner if I’m feeling bloated and have overindulged.

If you have a bad posture and can’t breathe properly your pelvic floor suffers – despite how many Kegels or pelvic floor exercises you practise. The positive thing is that when you start to be aware of your posture and your breath your pelvic health will improve too.

You have been squeezing and squeezing and yet your pelvic floor still feels… well, it doesn’t feel anything at all. Perhaps lack of sensation during sex, no awareness.

Springtime is when everything starts to grow, to flourish and bloom. In our womb, this happens after the hibernation time of winter, the shedding of the uterine lining and blood.

Well, our period is not the only event during our cycle. Throughout the month hormones are changing and we do not yet understand the full extent as to how these changes affect us

Fire is about determination, focus, clear-sighted, ambition… We get hot-headed, less patient, and the fire of Pitta Dosha may make us feel more critical, angry and irritated. In excess, it is what we think of as PMS or premenstrual syndrome

Our periods (literally “interval of time” or “repeated cycle of events”) are connected with the moon. From the new moon to the full vibrant moon. Waning to the dark before it once again fills up. A journey that takes about 28 days. Just like our menstrual cycle. Or our lunar cycl

Women use herbal steams for many reasons: reproductive complaints, menstrual cycle issues, pms, fertility, postpartum healing, stress, low libido and general womb wellness.

Although we might go (or have the intention of going) to the gym twice a week, practise yoga every morning or going for daily runs we never scheduled in time to exercise our pelvic floor. It is rarely part of any exercise regime.