It’s so common to seek stability in the body by resting those hips forward and squeezing those glutes.
Especially early postpartum when you’re feeling heaviness & the need for stability!
But when they’re tight all the time, we end up building up extra tension in that pelvic floor!
And as much as we want to be strong, do our kegels and quite literally, hold it altogether 😅
A tight pelvic floor is not a STRONG or very functional pelvic floor!
So as much as it may seem counterintuitive at first (trust me, I get it!!) we MUST get good at relaxation and releasing tension (even if you’re flexible!) BEFORE we work more on those kegels and getting strong.
Here’s the list of exercises from above for a good place to start. Even if it’s just 1/day!👇
✔️Happy Baby Pose
10 slow breaths
2-3x/day
✔️Hip 90/90
10 slow breaths each side
2-3x/day
✔️Hip Flexor Stretch
10 slow breaths each side
2-3x/day
✔️Adductor Rocks
10x to each side
2-3x/day
✔️Low Squat Holds
10 slow breaths
2-3x/day
✔️Lateral Ribcage Breaths
10x to each side
2-3x/day
PRO TIP: as your partner to check out your 🍑 throughout the day and let you know when you’re squeezing them cheeks so you can relax and LET IT GO! 😉
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