Hypopressives

This technique has been successfully used by thousands of women across the world and many have found it has transformed their symptoms which traditional pelvic floor exercises had failed to help.

What is Hypopressives?

Hypopressives is a breathing technique within a set of poses that enhances posture, strength, and function of the core and pelvic floor. It was first developed by Marcel Caufriez in Belgium in the 1980s and is now widely used in Europe by physiotherapists for postnatal rehab of the pelvic floor.

Often, issues such as stress incontinence (leaking urine on impact such as coughing, jumping etc) are brushed off as being normal once you’ve had children, however whilst it is unfortunately incredibly common, it is not just something that you have to put up with or leave and risk it worsening.

These exercises can be learnt and practised at home. An initial practice of 15 minutes a day will enable you to get back to enjoying everyday activities and take back control.

This technique takes a different approach to traditional pelvic floor squeezes.

Hypopressives uses posture, breath and apnoea (breath hold) to create a change in pressure which leads to a vacuum lifting effect being created, where the pelvic floor and abdominals are drawn in and up.

What are the benefits?

Many women report the following benefits:

  • Improvement in abdominal and pelvic floor muscle tone and function.
  • Improvement in symptoms of incontinence and prolapse.
  • Improved posture.
  • Promotion of healing of diastasis recti.
  • Improved sexual function.
  • Enhanced relaxation (the breathing calms the nervous system).                                                                                                                                                                         For more information, read this research on the effectiveness of Hypopressives.

“I’ve gone from noticing my symptoms regularly throughout every day, to most days forgetting I’ve even had a prolapse! Thank you for helping me with what I thought was a lost cause!”
– Hypopressives client

Core & Pelvic Floor Classes

These small group classes incorporate the transformational hypopressives technique, alongside a blend of the best practices I have learnt over many years of training, Including methods such as ‘Restore Your Core’. 

These classes are suitable for any woman looking to:

  • Maintain or Improve their core & pelvic floor function. 
  • Ease  related symptoms (prolapse, leaking, urgency, heaviness or diastasis)
  • Improve posture.
  • Calm the nervous system.
*New Class Starts January 2026*
 
*Please note that Hypopressives is not suitable for everyone, such as those who are pregnant or have a diagnosed heart condition, as it involves breath holds. 

 

To discuss your needs and find out if this method is right for you. Email Sarah@yogaandmore.co.uk or call 07840 707435.