What Are Hypopressives? | Hypopressives for Complete Beginners 1

[@mirenloiola3309]

Such a thorough but easy to understand video! I understand it much better now!! Thanks a lot!!!

[@hypopressiveswithalice]

So glad it was helpful Miren!

[@GailCrennan]

Absolutely lovely, thank you. Beautifully explained and so calm. A perfect speed. So good!!!

[@hypopressiveswithalice]

Thank you! Great to have you there 💕 Welcome! xx

[@katrinaheyes599]

Thank you for this video, your explanations are brilliant, I'm definitely understanding the breathwork better now after watching this video. Thrilled beyond thrilled I have found your channel.

[@hypopressiveswithalice]

Brilliant! So glad you're finding the videos helpful!

[@ceciliamorrison1806]

Enjoyed thank you.

[@hypopressiveswithalice]

So glad - thank you! x

[@cuppatealove770]

Hi Alice, thank you for this really helpful video series. Are these safe to do while using a pessary? Thanks ❤

[@hypopressiveswithalice]

Hi yes, fine to practice with a pessary!

[@triciagustafson]

This is such a helpful and simple explanation! Thank you!!

[@hypopressiveswithalice]

So glad this was helpful!

[@KatieKatielife]

a great video explaining🫶🏻

[@hypopressiveswithalice]

So glad it was helpful ☺️

[@ChiaraCosenza-c6s]

how do you expand the ribcage without inhaling ??

[@hypopressiveswithalice]

Tricky and can take a bit of practise / coaching - relaxing your belly before trying to do the rib stretch is essential!

[@MrsE123]

Would this help me? I’m 15 months post hysterectomy and I feel my insides have dropped in my pelvic area which lols bigger and have developed a crease above my belly button. My core defiantly feels weaker. Thank

[@hypopressiveswithalice]

Hello! Sorry to hear you've been having some issues following you operation. I'd highly recommend getting some individualised advice from a qualified hypopressives coach. Myself and my team work with women after hysterectomies. You're not alone and you should get some lovely improvements. Alice

[@EnochnKale]

this may be a dumb question but when breathing like this should it only be done when doing a type of exercise for this breathing? or should I start to breath like this when hiking, pilates, just living and breathing??? :)

[@hypopressiveswithalice]

Hey, not a dumb question at all! Keep the hypopressives vacuum just for your hypopressives practice 💕 however, the 360 breath, is something you might be more conscious of now, and this is just a great way to breathe, as it's easier to slip into breathing higher and more shallow which isn't great for your pelvic floor or nervous system! Good posture, keeping your ribs stacked over your hips / pelvis will also be helpful as this will support the natural synergistic movement between the pelvic floor and the diaphragm in daily life. Hope that's helpful!

[@hopesmart4283]

I’m really struggling with the last bit of stretching the ribs but without breathing? I can’t seem to grasp it

[@hypopressiveswithalice]

Hi Hope - it can be tricky to get without personalised coaching. You want to make sure you are relaxing your tummy before you try and stretch your ribs towards your hands, but it can take a while to get the hang of! Alice

[@Joebammy]

Please explain how you stretch the ribs without breathing in? Whats the technique im getting so stuck lol

[@hypopressiveswithalice]

Lol - it can take a while to master - so do get in touch if you need help! Have a look at the video about how to do hypopressives in 3 simple steps - that will help explain the rib stretch 😊

[@kristinatrematore4858]

Hi, thank yu so much for your video. I am suffering with stage two prolapse and have a lot of lower back pain. I am new to hypopressives and am wondering how often should I be practicing hypopressives to help with my issues? Is it safe to continue lifting weights after these breath work exercises?

[@hypopressiveswithalice]

Hi Kristina, you have a few things going on there, so ideally it would be best for you to work with a qualified coach to make sure you're doing the breath work and poses correctly so you get the most out of the technique. If you're choosing to learn by yourself, you should feel gradually increasing benefits if you're doing it correctly, and 15 mins 5-6 days a week is generally a good amount of practice to be aiming for. With the weights you'll need some individualised advice as to what is best for you, with breath work that supports your pelvic health during lifting. Hope you feel better soon, Alice

[@annal8306]

Would you combine Hypopressives with the pelvic floor strengthening exercises in one day?

[@hypopressiveswithalice]

Hi Anna, do you mean Kegles alongside hypopressives? It really depends on the woman, her symptoms and what she has already tried for her pelvic floor. Most women we work with have already exhausted normal pelvic floor exercises training which is why they are coming to do the programme. For the Create Lift Programme, we monitor women's progress carefully which help to work out if hypopressives or hypopressives + something else is going to be most beneficial in terms of symptom management. Hope that helps, Alice