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http://www.balancedphysioga.com/

Balanced.physioga, San Francisco, CA (2025)

01/07/2024

What makes Pelvis Centered Yoga different?

You will learn about your anatomy !

We will cue from the bony landmarks of the pelvis .

You will know and feel your:
- hip points ( anterior superior iliac spine - “ASIS”
- Posterior superior iliac spines “PSIS”
- Sit bones
- P***c Bone
-Tail bone

When we move from our bones with proper cueing , we move in a way that is in accordance with our bodies wisdom. In doing so we prevent unnecessary injury in asana.

Ever been asked to tuck your tail bone in chair pose or be between two panes of glass in triangle pose ? Did you know that those cues are not in harmony with anatomical reality ?

Feel your body doing asana in a complete new way .

Can’t wait to for this class to Debut 🤗

Class start has been changed Wednesday January 24th in Midtown Ventura.

If you’re excited to dive deeper into your anatomy as we practice asana - holler @ your girl below ! What do you want to learn more about in class about your pelvis / pelvic floor ?

02/24/2023

Tissues ADAPT .
What positions do YOU spend the most time in?
How do you think those positions have affected your tissues ?
What DAILY ACTIVITIES do you participate in?
How do those activities affect your tissues ?
How do the state of your tissues influence your experience in birth, pregnancy , and labor ? What can you do about it ? —-> A LOT!
Attend a Spinning Babies Parent class to learn different tools you can use to maximize space in your body to facilitate decreased pain in pregnancy and ease with labor and birth !
Stay tuned for my future Spinning Babies Parent workshop offerings in San Francisco and Ventura, CA!

02/10/2023

The last one filled up within a few hours !

3 spots left ✨

A funny quote from our last class from one of the dads…

“ I left work early and told my coworkers I was going to a spinning babies class … they said ‘ say what ?! You’re gonna spin your baby ?!!!’” 🤣
No, we aren’t teaching you how to spin your baby like a record 😂 your baby doesn’t need to be “spinned”😵‍💫
We are simply giving you tools to maximize space in your body for your baby to move into .

Your tissues adapt to the positions that you spend the most time in.

If you’re spend most of your day moving - good on you ! 🏋🏾‍♀️

If you spend most of the day sitting / driving / in front of a computer , sitting on your tail bone , shoulders rounded , head forward …. (No I’m not calling you out .. this is most people ! ) your tissues wil adapt and shorten to those positions . 💻🪑

This can contribute to unnecessary discomfort during pregnancy and effect the space available for your baby to navigate in your womb , and down through your pelvis .

The activities we learn in the Spinning Babies parent class can help to keep your tissues supple … creating more space in your body

What positions do you spend most of your day in ? How do you think these positions are affecting the chronic state of your tissues ?

01/18/2023

During birth, babies descend through the pelvis by turning to fit each curve in the passage. Baby’s turns are “fetal rotation.” If fetal rotation can be made easier, birth is easier for everyone.

Learn how to create and maintain space in your body to counteract the effects of modern society. Having supple, hydrated tissues can help to decrease pain and increase ease with pregnancy, labor and birth!

Beautiful illustration by ✨💜✨

01/13/2023

We've got some things brewing for 2023 !

I'm so excited to work with these Perinatal Legends to offer some a A M A Z I N G offerings this year ! If you don't know them already- you SHOULD :

brings over 25 years of experience as a Pilates practitioner, dancer, and bodyworker to her teaching which is infused with irreverence and humor. Her first hand knowledge of pregnancy, birth, and Mamahood coupled with her extensive referral network to experts in the women’s wellness community make Preggo Pilates a unique and successful program.

has worked with pregnant people and their families since 1990 and is dedicated to educating yoga teachers, doulas and midwives on how to use the tools of yoga to support pregnant people and new parents in all stages of the childbearing year and beyond. She weaves her experience as a midwife, doula, childbirth educator and mother into her work.

As a mama, Jane and Stephanie helped to guide my mind and body through pregnancy and beyond. They have helped me prepare for the intensity of birth and have helped me reconnect my core and strength, postpartum. As a pelvic health PT , I whole heartedly trust my clients in their care 💜 .

We’re gonna make some magic together ✨Stay tuned !

10/14/2022

There is so much you can do proactively to care for yourself post Cesarean Birth.
Hope to see you next Wednesday where we will discuss Cesarean Healing in depth.
Connect in community , grow and learn about ways to care for your postpartum body. You are not alone .
Tag someone you know that may benefit .

04/22/2022

I was lucky enough to book a prenatal body balancing session with one of my awesome instructors … and it was AMAZING 😌
Why do it ?
🤰🏽to maximize space for babe to move in the abdomen and pelvis to get into optimal position , which can help ease pain with labor .
🤰🏽to release any unnecessary tissue tension in the surrounding fascia, muscles and ligaments
🤰🏽 to help with pregnancy pains
🤰🏽to help reconnect with your parasympathetic nervous system
🤰🏽because it is oh SO relaxing 😌
Thank you .. your hands are pure magic ✨🙏🏾✨
Interested !? Look for your nearest spinning babies aware practitioner in the directory @ www.spinningbabies.com

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Benefits of PBB:

❖ optimal fetal positioning

❖ lower back, hip, pelvic discomfort relief

❖ relaxation

❖ round ligament pain relief

❖ sciatica-like pain

❖ and more!

If you or someone you know is pregnant and in need of some comfort and support with prenatal body balancing

04/01/2022

I am so incredibly grateful to have attended this aware practitioner training with these AMAZING teachers ✨🙏🏾✨! I learned SO much from each of my fellow colleagues, teachers, and from being embodied as a pregnant person with my little guy 💜🤰🏽Thank you for imparting on us your wisdom of physiological birth, anatomy , trust , intuition , consent and tools to help bring balance to one’s body to make space for baby during pregnancy to promote help with ease in the birthing process . I will take these tools with me as I birth my babe and serve others preparing for birth ❤️ I’m fired up with excitement ! 🔥

03/04/2022

Tomorrow !!!!
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Softening into Strength: Preparing for Your Labor (Re)birth, and Postpartum Journey with .physioga and Saturday, March 5 in

A specially curated prenatal birth preparation workshop like no other. This is a four hour course broken down into three valuable sections.

1) Your Labor journey and how to not just survive it, but how to enjoy and embrace the rhythm of labor, while also training partners in the importance of their role.

2)Pelvic Floor awareness, how to hopefully shorten the pushing stage and decrease the chance of severe tearing. .

3) Postpartum Care - how to really give the body what it needs to heal .

This course will help you and your labor support partner prepare for the many stages of labor and postpartum. We will walk you through the evolution of labor and beyond, and explore the emotional, physical, and spiritual aspects of labor. .

Register here: https://www.mettayogastudio.com/events/prenatal-partner-birth-preparation-workshop

02/16/2022

If you’re looking for a comprehensive one day workshop that helps to prepare you for labor , birth and beyond - look no further !
We had so much time the first time around , we’re offering it again !
✨6 hours - 1 day

✨Lots of practical info

✨One on one hands on work with an experienced doula and pelvic floor Physical Therapist

✨comfort measures

✨spinning babies inspired tips to help get your babe into optimal position for birth

✨tips to maximize healing during the fourth trimester

✨ community and fun :)

✨and more !

March 5, 2022
11:30 am -6 pm
Metta Yoga San Rafael
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12/16/2021

Preparing for birth?
We’ve got you👊🏾 .
Receive the expertise from and .physioga in this lovingly curated workshop.

SOFTENING INTO STRENGTH: PREPARING FOR YOUR LABOR (RE)BIRTH, AND POSTPARTUM JOURNEY

Saturday, December 18, 2021

1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Metta Yoga San Rafael

What we will cover:
🌟 Your Labor journey and how to not just survive it, but how to enjoy and embrace the rhythm of labor, while also training partners in the importance of their role.
🌟 Pelvic Floor awareness, how to hopefully shorten the pushing stage and decrease the chance of severe tearing.
🌟 Postpartum Care - how to really give the body what it needs to heal
🌟 This course will help you and your labor support partner prepare for the many stages of labor and postpartum. We will walk you through the evolution of labor and beyond, and explore the emotional, physical, and spiritual aspects of labor.

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use code STRENGTH10 for 10% off
📸 : 🙌🏾

12/01/2021

Perineal Prep
Knowing that I helped a birthing person feel empowered to make informed choices for themselves during their birth brings me SO much Joy 🥰✨
Preparing the body for birth can be equivalent to preparing the body for a sporting event .
we have certain muscles (pelvic floor ) that are supposed to do certain things (release and lengthen ) to make way for the babe to come earthside .
Contrary to popular belief , you do not need to “strengthen your pelvic floor “ to push your baby out- instead these muscles to release and lengthen around sensation that may feel intense .
In a perineal preparation visit with me , we will practice releasing and lengthening around this sensation of stretch … in various birthing positions.
In doing so, you can become familiarized with what releasing and lengthening actually FEEL like , and which positions are of most comfort to you … so that come time for birth … (should you have the ability to pick the position you choose to bring your baby earthside)… you have an idea of what position works best for your body .
It’s all about reinforcing a helpful movement pattern for that action … to help minimize perineal injury . The more you practice , the more engrained this neural pathway is in your system and the more you will be able to soften and release into that sensation ✨
I will be discussing these techniques and more at our labor/birth/postpartum workshop :

Softening into Strength
December 18, 2021
1- 5 pm
San Rafael
Link in bio ! ☝🏾☝🏾
( last day for early bird pricing !!!)
Tag your pregnant friends that could benefit ! 🏷

11/25/2021

**Softening into Strength **
I am extremely excited to team up with my good friend, home girl, and doula to offer this informative and transformative workshop to help prepare for labor, (re)birth and the tender postpartum period on December 18, 2021
We have combined our knowledge in our respective specialties to empower you with :
Comfort measures during labor
Spinning Babies techniques to help babe attain optimal position , contributing to increased ease in labor
Breathing techniques to help ride the surges
Perineal preparation: techniques used to minimize perineal tearing
Pushing preparation : learning how to effectively and efficiently utilize the right muscles to bring your baby earthside
Postpartum Ayurvedic tools to help facilitate healing in the 4th trimester
And more !
Sign up by December 1 for early bird pricing ! 🐦
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09/02/2021

ʏᴏɢᴀ ᴛᴇᴀᴄʜᴇʀ ᴛʀᴀɪɴɪɴɢ @ᴘᴏɪɴᴛʀᴇʏᴇꜱʏᴏɢᴀ

and exude yoga in the essence of their beings ✨they mirror the practice through example ✌🏽❤️ To have been trusted to teach anatomy in their training is an such an honor 🙏🏾
If you want to immerse yourself in the practice, grow, learn and connect in serenity and nature while having lots of fun ,look no further !
I attended the 5 day intensive this summer and it was magical ✨So nourishing to the Soul ✨I made some lifelong friends in 5 days - I can’t imagine what 30 days would be like !
If you feel the calling … jump off the ledge! No effort on this path is ever wasted ❤️
Oh yeah. Did you see the pictures ?! the place is GORGEOUS .Who wouldn’t want to practice for 30 days , outside , in nature !? It’s literally a dream come true 🙌🏾 🌳 🌊

07/28/2021

Let your pelvis go!
The intrinsic stability of the 3 bones
of the pelvis comes from the network of strong ligaments that connect both ilium to the sacrum ( at the SI joint). .
The pelvis is a bony RING ⭕️
Next time you’re in a seated spinal twist or a revolved chair pose and your hip comes off of the floor or your knee moves forward -don’t fret ! This is normal -repeat- N O R M A L movement
Once these ligaments are stretched out, there’s no going back- the intrinsic stability of the pelvis is compromised 🥺
So, let’s move intelligently when we practice asana . In doing so, we minimize unnecessary injury , allowing our bodies to be used as a vehicle to practice these postures that bring us back to the Self for years to come ✨
As my teacher says “ your body is smarter than you “. Our bodies hold so much wisdom.Listening to the intrinsic intelligence of your body will never steer you wrong ❤️
ps. honored that my image was used to illustrate a topic that I am so ridiculously passionate about !

06/24/2021

I’m offering my free postpartum meetup next Thursday July 1st to any birther’s looking for connection , support and community ❤️ Also open to those pregnant looking to prepare for postpartum healing ✨Please share with whomever you think can benefit !

06/24/2021

I’m offering my free postpartum meetup next Thursday June 1st to any birther’s looking for connection , support and community ❤️ Also open to those pregnant looking to prepare for postpartum healing ✨Please share with whomever you think can benefit !

04/20/2021

Let’s talk about s*x baby! (Cue Salt N Peppa song 🎵 😆 )
Super excited to be chatting with fellow mama and founder of Peri Hughes about this important topic . Normalizing topics like this is SO important ! Bring your questions mamas!

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Mama’s Happy Hour!

I am so excited to share with you my new series ‘Mama’s Happy Hour’ This is a 1x monthly event series which will be hosted on IG Live (so totally FREE!) each month I will be inviting on a Women’s Health expert for an open and honest conversation on all the important topics from pregnancy, to motherhood, to postpartum s*x, nutrition, fertility and so much more! Mamas, nothing is off the table.

We are going LIVE on Wednesday (as in Tomorrow!) at 8PM (PST) and yes, we did plan it around the kids bedtime! 😉

You will have the chance to ask Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist Dr Charisse Balance ( .physioga )any questions you have around the topic of...

‘Sex After Baby’

We will be covering the fears, the discomfort, what to expect, what is normal, and what is not, and most importantly how to remove the fear and help you feel confident and empowered in your body and with your partner.

Any questions you want to ask Dr Charisse Balance DM me NOW I am collecting a list and it is already pretty robust! :) And don’t worry your questions will remain anonymous so please ask away 📧

You won’t want to miss this! 💗

xo
*xpostpartum

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