Workshops
Pelvic Floor Workshop
Date/Time: Feb 8th, 2025 from 11am to 3pm
Location: Castor, AB
Cost: $200/person + GST
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This workshop is for EVERYONE of all genders because we ALL have a pelvic floor! We have had the privilege of hosting chiropractors, massage educators, dance department heads, manual massage therapist, osteopaths, yoga and Pilates instructors ALONGSIDE the average mom, sister, girlfriend, grandma, who just wants to know more and physically get "better". Everyone is able to take something from this workshop no matter what their level of anatomical knowledge.
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The workshop is designed to allow people to have an experience instead of being preached to and told what box they should fit into. We do a lot of proprioceptive work in the workshop to wake people's brains up to parts of the body it maybe has forgotten about or disconnected from. Please don't let any of that intimidate you. The ultimate goal is to truly help people understand that the small things in their practice really do matter. Such as but limited to: breath, posture, pace, movement qualities etc. It's not about working hard it's about working smarter not harder and understanding how to work with your body.
As a facilitator we strive to create a safe space for a group of people to discuss their pelvic floor dysfunctions. This can really help to destigmatize what A LOT of people are ashamed to talk about and always seems to be a hushed conversation. In our conversation, together we get to create community, comradery and let our guards down so that we can improve our community support while gaining the knowledge to improve our health. Your level of participation is up to you. NO PRESSURE to share anything!
You'll learn some self assessment tools so you know if the work is working OR if you aren't sure if you have a pelvic floor dysfunction then these self assessment tools will give you some answers.
There isn't any one particular method (yoga etc) used or discussed in the workshop. It is however applicable to all methods of yoga, Pilates, weight training, cross fit, weekend warriors, walkers, dancers etc. We break down some common exercises such as down dog and how if you are dealing with a pelvic floor dysfunction you might want to consider X,Y,Z. We have a sequence of movements we go through, so you can have that important felt experience and then later in the workshop we break down a number of the more complicated exercises, so you leave feeling confident in what you learned.
If you've never heard of a pelvic floor but want to know more, this workshop is for you.
If you know you have a "problem" and don't know where to start, this workshop is for you.
If you’re a massage therapist, movement specialist, personal trainer, or body worker, this workshop is for you. To share with your clients a more in-depth understanding of the pelvic floor through your own experience. Come one come all this is common ground.
If you've been doing kegels, BUT you still have symptoms such as but not limited to:
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Incontinence when you jump, run, sneeze, cough, etc.,
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Pain during sex,
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Low back pain,
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Hip pain,
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Jaw pain,
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You have to hit every bathroom you see, aka frequency.,
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You'd football tackle your 4-year-old to get into the bathroom, aka urgency.,
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You feel bloated all the time,
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Pain with ejaculation,
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Feeling like you have to poop but nothing happens,
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Chronic constipation,
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Erectile dysfunction,
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Inguinal hernias,
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If you’ve ever said:
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"It's normal to pee a bit when you sneeze."
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"I can't jump on the trampoline with my kids. I'll pee my pants, lol."
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"I don't run. I'll pee my pants, but that's okay."
Although this is all common. It is NOT NORMAL, AND YOU DO NOT HAVE TO LIVE LIKE THAT!!!
Let me show you a new way!
Moving with Ease (Workshop)
Date/Time: Jan 18th, 2025 | from 11am to 2pm
Location: Red Deer, AB
Cost: $175/person + GST
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Join Peggy, your Movement Tutor, for a transformative 3-hour workshop titled "Moving with Ease." Delve into the core topic of stretching and unravel why your current stretching routine might be hindering rather than helping you— and why it's not your fault. Peggy boldly asserts, "Stretching is a feeling, not a thing," challenging conventional beliefs about exercise and self-care practices. In this workshop, you'll explore:
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The optimal duration for holding a stretch.
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Techniques for modifying stretches when discomfort arises.
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Differentiating between stretching and mobilization and knowing when to apply each.
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Strategies for effectively hydrating your tissues during stretching sessions.
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Tips for maximizing the effectiveness of the time you invest in stretching.