Hypopressives North Wales

06/03/2026

❤🧡❤To every Woman navigating the changes, challenges and strengths of Womanhood - this day is for us!

On International Women’s Day, I’d like to wish all women a day of recognition, appreciation and wellbeing.

Women’s Health deserves more conversation, more support, and more understanding — today and every day.

Working in Women’s Health is a real privilege. Every day I meet women navigating the many transitions of life — from postnatal recovery to perimenopause and menopause — often while balancing work, family, sport and everything else life brings. The strength, honesty and resilience I see in women constantly inspires me.

Ahead of this special day, earlier this week I had the pleasure of attending the 2026 North Wales Women’s Health Conference at Bangor University. It was a wonderful day of connection with other passionate professionals who are dedicated to improving support for women across North Wales.

The more we share knowledge, listen to each others' experiences and work together across different fields, the better we can support women to feel strong, informed and confident in their bodies at every stage of life.

Today is a moment to celebrate women — and also to continue championing the care and support we all deserve every day.❤🧡❤

23/12/2025

✨🎄 Nadolig Llawen - Merry Christmas from Hypopressives North Wales 🎄✨

Nadolig Llawen- Merry Christmas and thank you! Whether you’ve joined me in sessions, followed along quietly, or supported this space from afar. Your presence means more than you know.

This year has been a reminder that strength doesn’t have to mean pushing harder, but often comes from slowing down, breathing well, creating space and supporting the body from the inside out. ✨

As we sparkle our way towards the New Year, the Hypopressives North Wales team - Myself, DD: Chief chill Officer and JP: Joyful Movement Director (always working hard behind the scenes) wish you a festive season full of warmth, rest and moments that genuinely nourish you.

Thank you for being here and for being part of this growing, supportive community. I’m so looking forward to what the New Year brings ✨

With festive wishes
Hypopressives North Wales 🎄💫

18/06/2025

10/06/2025

✨ Mini Core Reset💛
Why do we focus on posture, breath, and relaxation in Hypopressives sessions?

Because these 3 pillars truly support our emotional wellbeing, core & pelvic floor health.

✨ Good posture creates natural alignment for optimal muscle activation.

✨ Hypopressive breathing syncs your core & pelvic floor muscles whilst reducing internal pressures.

✨ Relaxation allows your nervous system to reset, and your muscles to restore.

Working these elements together, your core becomes responsive, resilient, and reflexive — without straining or gripping.

💛 Want to experience it?

Join me for a personalised 1:1 session or book onto a course or workshop on Anglesey, Gwynedd & North Wales.
In the mean time find my guide to a quick 5 minute Core Reset at the link below.

https://hypopressives-north-wales.co.uk/my-5-minute-core-reset/

05/06/2025

Heddiw- Today!
A picture of me doing my best 'weather girl' impression whilst visiting Llanfairpwllgwyngyll Women's Institute today - the 'home' of Britains WI.

Thank you ladies for a lovely afternoon out, chatting pelvic floors and Hypopressives.

I love sharing this simple & empowering technique, so if you'd like me to come and talk with your group or organisation- don't hesitate to get in touch.

03/06/2025

❤️My Tuesday Tip for your Pelvic Floor: Paint your toenails! ❤️

Believe it or not, having flexible toes and feet is important for our pelvic floor health.

This connection thrives through the fascial (connective tissue) network.

Stretching our toes encourages a natural engagement and release of the pelvic floor for better flexibility and function whilst allowing good body alignment, boosting core activation, improving balance, & mobility.

💡So... indulge in a little self-care - use toe stretchers while pampering your nails - your pelvic floor will thank you!

https://hypopressives-north-wales.co.uk/simple-toe-foot-stretches-that-support-the-pelvic-floor/ for more ideas on how to stretch those little piggies (I hope you know the nursery rhyme or that'll make no sense at all !)😜😎

The Link Between Feet and Pelvic Floor 1. Fascial Connections: The plantar fascia is part of a continuous line that connects your feet to the calves, pelvis, and spine. Restrictions in your feet can create tension that impacts pelvic floor function. 2. Posture and Alignment: Limited foot mobility ca...

26/05/2025

Let's talk REST & it's importance for those of us in midlife & menopause.

During a follow-up consultation recently, someone told me that one of the most impactful things Hypopressives helped with from the get-go, was learning how to properly switch off and rest. REAL REST- not the pretend kind where she felt too guilty to properly switch off, or was going through endless mental lists.

If you’re juggling aging parents, career stress, or the emotional shift of kids leaving home, rest should't be considered a luxury—but a vital support of your health and well-being. During menopause, hormone changes already disrupt sleep and mood. Without proper rest, issues like anxiety, pelvic floor problems and brain fog can worsen.

✨ Rest helps:
Physical and emotional recovery
Balance mood & stress
Support heart & brain health
Manage weight & cravings
Strengthen your immune system

Neglecting rest can lead to burnout, worsened menopausal symptoms, and even chronic health issues.

Hypopressives are best known for improving core and pelvic floor function, but also have powerful benefits for rest and relaxation and nervous system regulation.

💤 If your body is asking for restoration. Listen. You’ve earned it.💗

08/05/2025

Today is World Ovarian Cancer Day! 🌎💜

Ovarian cancer symptoms can be easy to miss, but knowing them could be life-saving. Will you help us make sure everyone can recognise the of ?

👉 Share this post - and pop a 💜 in the comments below when you have!

Thank you for standing with us this .

And thank you to Ellastrated for creating this wonderful new symptoms poster!

23/04/2025

Feeling different since menopause?
You’re not alone.

Menopause symptoms are more common than you think. If you have a weak pelvic floor and leaking while you exercise, sneeze, cough or laugh then it’s time to do something about it. As our external body ages so does our internal structure. So looking after and improving our inner workings is just as important as working on what we look like.

Hypopressives trains your inner core and pelvic floor to work together, helping you go from “Leaking to loving life” again.

Hypopressives a 10 minute a day habit that works on your pelvic floor, deep core and improves your posture as well.

18/04/2025

A springy pelvic floor is a happy pelvic floor, but too many us end up bracing and over tensing these muscles. This condition, known as a 'hypertonic pelvic floor', ultimately makes the muscles stiff and weak. You might not even notice the tension, but it can show up as;
*Pelvic pain, constant or occasional sharp or dull pain in the pelvic area.
*Uncomfortable s*x or difficulty using tampons.
*Misbehaving bladder, trouble starting to p*e, feeling like you've got go all the time, or not fully emptying your bladder.
*Bowel emptying difficulties.
*Hip or lower back pain or stiffness.
*Heaviness, pressure or a full feeling down below.

These can make daily life, exercise and socialising tough, lower our confidence and add to our stress.

If you suspect you have a hypertonic pelvic floor, follow the link to my webpage or contact me for a chat about how Hypopressives can help. Meanwhile, try whole-body relaxation and gentle deep breathing into the lower rib cage, to ease and free up the pelvic area.

Let’s keep those muscles flexible and joyful!🤩🌷🍀👌🧘‍♀️

21/01/2025

🌟Hello lovely people! 🌟
I'm reaching out to those of you who've already enjoyed the positive effects of Hypopressives to help spread the word and let your girlfriends in on the secret of Hypopressives so they can try it too.

I understand that women's health and pelvic floors may not be the easiest or most glamorous topics, but by starting up conversations about them, we can break taboos and support each other.

I have 6 spots left in my upcoming 6-week program, running 6th March to 10th April in Llangoed, where we'll explore how to achieve emotional, physical, and pelvic floor health with Hypopressives.

If you've already started but fallen off the Hypopressives routine, this course could help you get back on track. Plus, if you bring a friend along, the buy 1 get 1 half price discount is still available until the end of January!
Let's do this together!

Lara 😊
Book and find out more:
https://hypopressives-north-wales.co.uk/hypopressives-workshops-and-retreats/
https://buytickets.at/hypopressivesnorthwales/1462225

31/12/2024

Saying farewell to 2024, a year of sparkle!

Big love and thanks to everyone who joined me at courses, workshops, retreats, one-to-one sessions, and community talks over the past year. Your company, connection, and enthusiasm for exploring Hypopressives have made this year super fun and memorable.

I wish you an absolutely fabulous year ahead, and hope to share more "uplifting" experiences with you in 2025! (Sorry for the pun, couldn't resist it!).

If you've been following Hypopressives, but wavering about giving it a go, remember there's a Special 'bring a friend' discount, buy one get one half price for courses booked before the end of January*, so it may be the perfect time to try it (*excludes Trigonos events).
https://hypopressives-north-wales.co.uk/hypopressives-workshops-and-retreats/