Hypopressives with SJ

As a result of pregnancy, childbirth, ageing, hormonal changes in the body, being overweight or lifting heavy objects, our pelvic floor is put under a lot of strain and weakens. Inefficient breathing can also cause problems as our diaphragm works in partnership with our pelvic floor muscles, so a tight diaphragm could mean poor pelvic floor health. Perimenopause is another time our pelvic floor changes due to changes in hormones and reduced resting tone in our muscles. It is therefore important to work with our pelvic floors in order to future proof our bodies and prevent many symptoms that occur as a result of weakness in this area.

As a culture, we normalise a weak pelvic floor blaming it on the factors mentioned above or on ‘old age’. Products in the shops such as incontinence pads also make us think this is just the norm and make us think we need to accept it as a way of life. This is not right and by doing something about it, we can take back control of our body. It is never too late to start incorporating Hypopressives into your daily routines and see some fantastic results.

• Incontinence-  Do you fear sneezing, coughing, laughing or jumping? Well fear no more!  Hypopressives can be used to improve both urinary and fecal incontinence. This is great news, especially for those in the post natal phase. 85% of women suffer post natal urinal incontinence.  We are rarely offered support with this unless we know to specifically push for assistance and are then offered physiotherapy and pelvic floor squeezes.  Many of us suffer in silence as there is very little information out there to guide us on this issue as we are made to believe this is ‘normal’ or ‘just the way it is’.
• Incontinence is also something we find increases with age due to a change in our muscle tone and hormones. Using Hyopressives can support anyone who wants to either improve this symptom ,or prevent it occurring in future, it is never too late to start.
• Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP)- pelvic organ prolapse means our pelvic organs such as our bladder, rectum or uterus have dropped as a result of weakened pelvic floor muscles and are not sitting in the correct position. They can bulge through the vaginal wall in varying severity causing physical and mental disorders. Hypopressives assist with reduction in POP by helping improve the physical position of the prolapse, reducing the need for surgery and therefore improving physical and mental health.
• Diastasis Recti- This is an increase in the midline of our abdominal muscles. 100% of women will experience this during pregnancy and you may notice that you still suffer an abnormally wider gap months or even years after the birth of your child. Hypopressives helps to reduce this gap and therefore improve core strength and stability.
• Sexual Function- As a result of weakness in resting pelvic tone, sexual function and enjoyment can be reduced. Hypopressives help to improve the resting tone of the perineum as well as reduce incontinence which can lead to improved self esteem and  sexual satisfaction.
• Lower Back Pain- Lower back pain can increase where there is a weak core and pelvic floor. Hypopressives improve core strength and pelvic floor muscle tone as well as posture, which in turn reduces lower back pain.
• Hernias- Due to improved core strength and function, hernias may be prevented or reduced as a result of Hypopressives
• Improved Breathing- by working our diaphragm more efficiently during the hypopressive breathing and improving the relationship between the diaphragm and pelvic floor, our breathing can become more efficient and can even improve asthmatic symptoms.
• Improved Posture- due to improved core strength and awareness of our body, our posture can be improved with hypopressives.
• Reduced Waistline- improved core strength and reduction in distasis recti result in a smaller waistline with hypopressives.
• Core Strength and Stability- Hypopressives improves the relationship between pelvic floor and diaphragm as well as increasing core tone. This in turn increases stability of the core and cohesion between all core organs.

• Free introductory call with SJ

Feel free to contact SJ on 07979487286 to talk through what Hypopressives are and how they can help you before deciding if you wish to go ahead with any of the below courses.

I offer a variety of options to suit personal needs and budgets:

Online courses: I offer packages of 4-6 week long courses throughout the year. Look out for future dates as they are released. These weekly classes are live at lunchtime and are recorded for students to watch at anytime that suits them. I offer support throughout the course and students have found this a great way to access classes and get great results. Prices start at £40 for a course.

My next 6 week online Beginners course will start on February 9th 2026.

This will run every Monday lunchtime at 12.15pm and you can join live or watch the playback at a time to suit you. The classes are 30-40 minutes long and will teach you the breathing techniques and the postures and show you practice flows for each week. Every week we will develop your technique and add more to the flows. I will send tips and hints as you go and will be on hand if you have any queries or support needs throughout the training course.

Previous clients have found this a really useful and accessible way to train and have already seen results such as improved prolapsed organ symptoms, reduced incontinence and reduced waistlines.

To get booked on to this course, click the bookings link below and go to the schedule.

Bookings

3x 1-2-1 sessions of 45 minutes plus tips and videos: You will have three 121 sessions with SJ as well as receiving access to videos of tips and classes to view at your pleasure. The course is non refundable. If you wish to do additional sessions this can be agreed with SJ at a later date.

£199 for 3x 45 minute sessions, plus videos of postures and tips for breathing. This can be done online or in person.

6x 1-2-1 sessions of 45 minutes plus tips and videos: This is ideal for those who want additional support to improve pelvic floor health and core stability or who wish to future proof their pelvic floor health including more advanced poses once you are more confident.  You will have six 121 sessions with SJ as well as receiving access to videos of tips and classes to view at your pleasure. The course is non refundable. If you wish to do additional sessions this can be agreed with SJ at a later date.

£375 for 6x 45 minute sessions, plus videos of postures and tips. This can be done online or in person