A PERSONAL NOTE
For many years I have dedicated much of my work to offering women what I wished was offered to me, especially after giving birth. One out of every five American women suffer from some form of pelvic floor dysfunction at some point in their lives, however it is rarely spoken of and too often left untreated. Feelings of embarrassment, shame and guilt are so often attached to dealing with pelvic floor disorders, and tremendously increase the suffering. Sharing my knowledge, working with women and men closely, seeing their relief as things begin to click into place and small realizations are made, was an unexpected reward I found in this work. Finding this new awareness in my own body and then witnessing how meaningful and healing this process is for so many others, had left me feeling that indeed.... this is a calling.
WHY |
Healthy pelvic floor muscles are required to support our inner organs by being strong and contractile, as well as being able to fully open, release and relax. Far too often women tend to either accept muscle weakness as a natural outcome of having given birth or aging, or, on the other end, far too often women tend to brace the pelvis, suffering from hypertension and pain. Men too, may suffer pelvic floor disorders. Prostate cancer, over tightness or injuries may lead to the need for rehabilitation.
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WHAT IT IS |
Inspired by yoga, pilates, Paula method and other modalities such as Feldenkrais and traditional physical therapy, my approach is at the end of the day a blend of “what works”. Working with hundreds of people closely and conducting years of research guided me in creating a practice that is on the one hand very simple and accessible to all, but on the other hand, requires a real commitment from the student to experience their body as it is now (and being so vulnerable is hard!).
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MY APPROACH |
The gentle yet precise way we work with the body allows for a safe and productive experience, where the core idea is that only the person itself can find the connections within them that lead to healing. My approach considers the body as a whole but also acknowledges emotions that may surface and patterns of holding.
We focus on alignment, strength, flexibility, deep stabilization and body awareness. We emphasize understanding the relationship between the breath and pelvic function which is crucial in the process of healing pelvic floor disorders. And we learn to feel the pelvic floor and experience our own range of muscle tone understanding when to accentuate and when to let go so that the work we do is accurate to our needs. |
TESTIMONIALS
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"She is kind and gentle in her approach to teaching and is always very professional. Leah has been instrumental in helping me find comfort in silence and breath. She is also an amazing resource for those interested in yoga for pelvic health. Her pelvic health class is a must for anyone
with pelvic floor dysfunction!"
~ Lisa Whiting
Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist Specialist -
”Leah's unique and amazing method/approach towards pelvic health is highly effective. Even through the computer screen she is able to detect subtle nuances in my body position and quality of breathing that made all the difference in how they impacted me. No other pelvic class or therapy session I took before was so personalized and I loved that. My 12-class/session (skype session-series) with her brought/promoted a significant improvement in my pelvic floor functioning, which made a huge difference in the quality of my life. I also loved that she was able to “meet me” in the privacy of my own home and at the most convenient time for me
(after putting my three girls to bed)”
~ Lotem Giladi -
“Not until having Leah Wrobel present her Pelvic Floor Workshop at my yoga studio did I understand that I had disconnected from this area of my body. After experiencing Leah’s approach to pelvic attention in a concentrated two day workshop I feel another layer of understanding in what mind-body connection and alignment are. In follow-up, one-on-one sessions via SKYPE, she watches me on her computer screen, and it is Leah’s attention to detail and her uncanny ability to recognize and pinpoint what is happening, or not happening, in my body that tells me how important her level of expertise is as we work together toward my greater health and healing. Experiencing these hours with Leah has brought a new awareness and has opened a conversation between my conscious self and, as humorous as it may sound, my pelvic floor. “
~ Shain Fishman -
"I recently took the class lead by Leah Wrobel concentrating on pelvic floor relaxation. Leah has an expert and unique way of helping you visualize the pelvic floor itself and release and relax it! I have found that learning how to relax and stretch my pelvic floor is instrumental in my recovery from pelvic floor dysfunction and chronic pain. Leah has a soft voice and a tender touch when needed. She is very attentive and caring to each yoga participant to make sure each participant is getting what they need out of the class. She is just wonderful!I highly recommend this class!"
~ Kim Madden