Why the Pelvic Floor Deserves More Attention Than You Think
The pelvic floor is one of the most underappreciated yet essential muscle groups in the human body. Often only talked about during pregnancy or after certain health issues arise, this network of muscles, ligaments, and connective tissue supports your organs, stabilizes your spine, and plays a vital role in everything from bladder control to breathing. And yet, how often do we actually think about it? At Banyan and Nomad, we believe that understanding and training the pelvic floor should be for everyone, not just those recovering from childbirth. Our Balance Program is designed to bring awareness, strength, and function back to your core's foundation. Here's why it matters so much.
What Is the Pelvic Floor, Really?
The pelvic floor is a complex sling of muscles located at the base of the pelvis, stretching from the pubic bone to the tailbone. Imagine a mini-trampoline or a woven hammock, it supports your pelvic organs (bladder, intestines, and in women, the uterus) and plays a direct role in posture, continence, and core stability. These muscles are constantly working, whether you're sitting, walking, lifting, or laughing.
Despite its importance, the pelvic floor remains largely overlooked in mainstream fitness and wellness programs. Most people are unaware of its existence until symptoms like urinary leakage, lower back pain, or prolapse appear. Preventative education and integrated movement practices can change that.
Why It’s the Silent Hero of Your Core
When we think of the "core," we often imagine the abdominals. But the true core is a cylinder, and the pelvic floor forms its bottom. Along with the diaphragm, deep abdominals, and spinal muscles, the pelvic floor works in harmony to stabilize the body, protect the spine, and regulate pressure during breathing and movement.
It’s also a sensory-rich area connected to both your nervous system and emotional state. Pelvic floor tension can correlate with stress and anxiety, while dysfunction can affect everything from digestion to sexual health. That’s why the Balance Program takes a holistic approach, strengthening the physical while supporting emotional awareness too.
Pelvic Floor Myths Busted
Let’s clear up some misconceptions. Myth #1: Pelvic floor training is only for women who've had children. Wrong. Men, women, athletes, older adults, everyone benefits from pelvic floor awareness and strengthening. Myth #2: Kegels fix everything. Nope. While Kegels can help, they’re only a tiny piece of the puzzle. Many people actually hold too much tension and need to focus on release as well.
Another myth? That if you're not leaking or in pain, your pelvic floor must be fine. In reality, subtle imbalances can contribute to poor posture, breath issues, and reduced stability. The Balance Program, under Elena's guidance, introduces breath-led exercises, mobility tools, and movement flows to bring the pelvic floor back into harmony with the whole body.
When Things Go Wrong: Incontinence and Instability
Incontinence is more common than people think. From stress incontinence (leaks when laughing or coughing) to urge incontinence (the need to go now), these symptoms are often dismissed or hidden in shame. But they don’t have to be your normal. Proper pelvic floor training improves bladder control, reduces urgency, and increases your confidence.
Instability, especially in the hips and lower back, can also be a sign of a dysfunctional pelvic floor. The muscles may be weak, too tight, or not activating properly. That’s where functional training comes in, like the work offered in our Balance Program. It’s not about perfecting a squeeze. It’s about restoring natural movement patterns from the ground up.
How the Balance Program Helps Rebuild Connection
The Balance Program by Banyan and Nomad, created by Elena Rozmina Marian, offers expertly crafted movement sequences that restore awareness, release tension, and build functional strength, without shame or overwhelm. We integrate Magic Circle drills, breathwork, mindful mobility, and real talk education to empower every body.
Our sessions are designed to meet you where you are. Whether you're postpartum, sitting at a desk all day, or managing stress-related tension, you’ll learn to feel and connect to your center again. This isn’t just exercise, it’s embodiment, education, and liberation.
Ready to Feel the Shift?
Your pelvic floor isn’t just muscle, it’s message. It's the foundation of your posture, the rhythm of your breath, and the confidence behind your stride. And yes, with the right approach, it can feel strong, supple, and fully yours.
✨ Join the Balance Program with Elena Rozmina Marian and discover what true core connection feels like. Because when your center is aligned, everything else flows.