Hypopressives To Help Your Pelvic Floor, Core and More
Breathe Better. Move Better. Feel Stronger.
Are you looking for a gentle yet highly effective way to strengthen your core, support your pelvic floor and improve your posture? Hypopressives combine breathing, posture and movement to activate your deepest core muscles—without traditional abdominal exercises or endless Kegels. Whether you're recovering after pregnancy, navigating menopause, managing a prolapse, improving diastasis recti or simply wanting to move with greater confidence, Hypopressives offer a safe, effective and low-impact approach.
Could Hypopressives Help You? Hypopressives may be right for you if you:
Want to strengthen your pelvic floor
Have a prolapse (POP - Pelvic Organ Prolapse. Cystocele, Urethrocele, Rectocele, Uterine and Enterocele
Diastasis Recti - when the two sides of your tummy muscles move apart and the connective tissue between them is weakened, can be in men and women
Are recovering after pregnancy
Are experiencing perimenopause or menopause
Want to improve posture and breathing
Experience mild lower back discomfort
Would like a stronger, more supportive core
Enjoy Pilates or Yoga and want to deepen your core connection
Benefits Regular practice may help you:
Strengthen your pelvic floor
Improve posture and core stability
Reduce pressure through the abdomen and pelvic floor
Improve breathing and body awareness
Support recovery after pregnancy
Complement your Pilates, Yoga or strength training
Move with greater confidence in everyday life
Why Learn With Me? As a Senior Hypopressives Instructor, I combine Hypopressives with my experience in Pilates, Yoga, Personal Training, Women's Health and Mobility to create sessions that are tailored to you.
Whether you choose a 1:1 session or a small group class, you'll receive expert guidance in a friendly, supportive environment where you can progress at your own pace.
Ways to Learn 1:1 Sessions Individual sessions in person or via Zoom, designed around your specific goals. Small Group Sessions Share a session with a friend or enjoy learning in a small, supportive group. Online Classes Join live from home, with recordings available for at least six weeks, so you can practise whenever it suits you.
Join me in my weekly Zoom class Tuesday | 9.30–10.30 am Beginners Pilates & Hypopressives A supportive class introducing the foundations of Pilates while improving breathing, posture, deep core and pelvic floor function.
Frequently Asked Questions Do I need to be fit? No. Hypopressives are suitable for complete beginners as well as experienced exercisers.
How do Hypopressives work? Using specialised breathing, posture and gentle breath holds, Hypopressives activate the diaphragm, deep abdominal muscles and pelvic floor, helping improve core function, posture and breathing patterns with minimal pressure on the abdomen.
Can they help during menopause? Many women find Hypopressives particularly beneficial during perimenopause and menopause, supporting posture, breathing, pelvic floor health, core strength and overall wellbeing.
Do I need Pilates or Yoga experience? No. Everything is taught step by step, making it easy to learn, whatever your experience.
Are there any contraindications? The postures and breathing exercises are suitable for most people, but the breath hold (vacuum) should be avoided if you are pregnant, have uncontrolled high blood pressure, certain heart conditions or during flare-ups of IBS, IBD or Crohn's disease. If you're unsure, please get in touch before booking.
Could You Benefit? Try this simple test. Place one hand on your lower tummy and one over your perineum (the area between the anus and genitals). Give a gentle cough. If you feel pressure pushing downwards or outwards, Hypopressives may help improve the way your core and pelvic floor work together.
If you have symptoms such as prolapse, pelvic floor dysfunction or persistent pain, it's always advisable to seek advice from your GP or a Women's Health Physiotherapist alongside your exercise programme.
