What's Up Down There?

 “What’s Up Down There?”

Join me, Valery Soltis, for an afternoon of exploring the mysteries of the Pelvic floor. An energy healer once told me that she was quite certain she had discovered the answers to the universe in her pelvic floor. Over time and deep exploration of my own root chakra, I have discovered that my dear friend was correct. I too discovered the answers to the universe down there. The emotional challenge to overcome in the root chakra is fear and anxiety. The gem of the root chakra is freedom from fear and the answers to the universal questions: 'Who am I?' and 'Why am I here?" When I am grounded, I know exactly who I am and why I am here. 

The muscles of the pelvic floor can seem elusive and mysterious at first. As you first begin to contract and release the muscles of the pelvic floor, you really will wonder, “What is going on down there?” It’s not a muscle group we typically focus on, but not because of its lack of importance. The pelvic floor is the foundation of your core; that alone should be enough to sell you on the fact that you need to gain some insight. What’s a house without a foundation? 

Additionally, the pelvic floor is the home of lymph nodes that assist in draining fluid from your lower extremities. Many of us, from stress and anxiety, are walking around with a lot of tension. If your traps are up around your shoulders, your pelvic floor is likely gripping for dear life as well. In response, your lymph fluid may not be flowing the way it could because you’re not breathing into your pelvic floor. That’s right! You’re pelvic floor is also a breathing muscle. Lastly, do you suffer from lower back pain? Tension in the pelvic floor could be a contributing factor. 

What you can expect to learn:

• Basic anatomy of the pelvic floor
• Bioenergetic techniques to clear tension and trauma stored in the pelvic floor* (please see below)
• Connection to our energy body & the Root Chakra
• Breathing exercises
• Conscious contraction and relaxation
• Engagement, strengthening and opening in Yoga Asana (poses)

CE credits available upon request.

*If you have unresolved or partially resolved sexual trauma or early childhood trauma, please contact me ahead of time. I would like to work with you to ensure that you are prepared and have the tools and resources that you need to successfully process this trauma, if you choose to do so.