In this foundation exercise Ali is working to connect the very low and deep abdominal muscles to cause her pelvis to gently tilt backwards. Be careful not to simply imprint the low back on the mat but rather feel as though you are scooping out the very low belly with an ice cream scoop and hollowing out the front of the body.
This is a "how to video" pelvic floor engagement video. In this video you will learn about pelvic floor engagement and practice an important activation exercise - The Little Pea.
Ali demonstrates in this fundamental series how to not only connect with your TVA but how to deepen this connection and control it.
In this video Ali demonstrates a short pelvic floor series - 'pea up a straw', '5 count hold' and 'emergency stop' that not only challenges the idea of the pelvic floor but also asks you to be able to hold the contraction and importantly squeeze the muscles for an immediate support (aka when you ...