The Pelvic Floor — Support and Inner Balance

In simple terms, the pelvic floor is a group of muscles at the base of the pelvis. They support the internal organs, take part in breathing, movement, and give us a sense of grounding and stability.But it’s not just a set of “muscles to train.”It’s a sensitive, responsive system — deeply connected with our posture, breathing, voice, and even emotions.

From an anatomical perspective, the pelvic floor looks like an elastic hammock or fan stretched inside the pelvis. It works all the time — when we sit, stand, move, or maintain balance.Its condition affects the health of the urinary and reproductive systems, the quality of intimate life, and even the way we breathe or feel the ground beneath our feet.

When Difficulties Begin

Over time, or under various kinds of strain, these muscles can lose tone — or, on the contrary, become overly tense.This can show up as:– frequent urges to urinate or incontinence– a feeling of heaviness or pressure in the lower abdomen– pain in the lower back, pelvis, or tailbone– decreased sensitivity– anxiety or a sense of “losing the ground under your feet”

These symptoms may seem unrelated, but very often the root lies in pelvic floor imbalance.

Why “Just Training” Doesn’t Help

Because the pelvic floor is not an isolated muscle.It works together with the diaphragm, abdomen, feet, voice, spine — and the nervous system.If we only contract and hold mechanically, without awareness or connection to our body, we might see no improvement — or even make things worse.

What Helps Instead? Somatic Learning

Through gentle, mindful movements, we restore dialogue with the body.We don’t strive to “do it right” — we learn to notice how we move, explore alternatives, and let new patterns emerge.Gradually, this awareness flows into daily life — how we sit, breathe, and walk.Tension melts away, and we rediscover inner support and strength.

This work is especially important after childbirth, during menopause, under chronic stress, or when dealing with posture and lower back issues.