I've come back to this after contacting my pelvic physio. She recommended that I did this as a check that I'm getting it right and it really was helpful to go back to basics. I was definitely not breathing gently enough and always worry about the posture when I'm in other positions. These slow step by step instructions are such a help. Thank you so much Alice. x
So glad this was helpful Heather and that your pelvic health physio has recommended the video. Other than this beginners series, the videos on my channel are quite advanced. Hope to do some easier progressive videos when I have time x
Love this! It's so nice to know we have this option for dealing with prolapse. My Grandmother and Mother both had hysterectomies due to prolapse. When I had my diagnosis, I was so upset, thinking I'd end up the same way.
Aw, so glad you've found hypopressives Cheryl - I hope you are finding it is helping and you are able to feel more positive about your diagnosis now. It's such a fantastic way to help relieve symptoms, wish more women had known about it years ago... Don't give up!
I’ve just done this as part of the June daily flows. It felt really useful to go back to basics in a very mindful way and highlights a couple of things I’d been doing, almost without realising. Again thank you Alice x
I loved having a refresher on the basic technique. Also good to know why we tuck the toes up -- you've probably explained that in other videos, but I had forgotten.
This is my very first time trying hypopressives...very interesting and quite a challenge to not engage the belly for breathing...i will keep practicing 😊 Thank you for your dedication ❤
Hi Alice, I have recently (4 weeks ago) had a laparoscopic hysterectomy. Are these exercises safe to do now, or should I wait a bit longer before starting? Thank you so much for your videos. I am looking forward to getting back to moving more post surgery ❤
Hey, hope you're recovering well! Once your consultant has given you the all clear to exercise normally, and as long as you don't have any contraindications to the vacuum breath, you should be fine to get going. Please get in touch if you're at all unsure. It's usually ok to start again around about 8 weeks post op.Thanks, Alice 💕
@@hypopressiveswithalice thank you so much for your reply. I have a meeting with my consultant in a couple of weeks so I will discuss that with him then!
Hi Esther, great to have you here! 10-15 mins a day is a good amount to start off with for the first week and then 15 mins day - with a day off a week. There is a video on how to know you're doing it correctly which may be helpful to watch too. Alice x
Hi Natalie, no you shouldn't be feeling dizzy! Check you don't have contraindications to the breath work and please get medical advice. Do get in touch if you're still getting problems x
Whenever I do these basic hypoppressive breaths, I find myself feeling breathless and slightly anxious. Almost like I forget my normal breathing. I also feel quite dizzy. What am I doing wrong?
Hi Alice, I can't seem to get the first breath in after the rib stretch hold without making a gaspy/grunty noise which I know isn't right. Not sure what I'm not getting as your explanations are great!
Hi Judy, if you're not out of breath when you come out of the breath hold, there is a sort of suction release sound that can happen as the nose and throat open and air comes back in. It's not wrong, but can be a little disconcerting! However, if you're making the gaspy noise and you're also out of breath, you're most likely holding your breath for too long - so simply hold your breath for a more comfortable amount of time, rather than trying to hold for as long as possible. Hope that helps! Alice
I've come back to this after contacting my pelvic physio. She recommended that I did this as a check that I'm getting it right and it really was helpful to go back to basics. I was definitely not breathing gently enough and always worry about the posture when I'm in other positions. These slow step by step instructions are such a help. Thank you so much Alice. x
So glad this was helpful Heather and that your pelvic health physio has recommended the video. Other than this beginners series, the videos on my channel are quite advanced. Hope to do some easier progressive videos when I have time x
Love this! It's so nice to know we have this option for dealing with prolapse. My Grandmother and Mother both had hysterectomies due to prolapse. When I had my diagnosis, I was so upset, thinking I'd end up the same way.
Aw, so glad you've found hypopressives Cheryl - I hope you are finding it is helping and you are able to feel more positive about your diagnosis now. It's such a fantastic way to help relieve symptoms, wish more women had known about it years ago... Don't give up!
I’ve just done this as part of the June daily flows. It felt really useful to go back to basics in a very mindful way and highlights a couple of things I’d been doing, almost without realising. Again thank you Alice x
You're welcome - going back to the basics is good for us all 💕
I loved having a refresher on the basic technique. Also good to know why we tuck the toes up -- you've probably explained that in other videos, but I had forgotten.
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I'm back again. Find this so useful to keep coming back to. Think I might be doing these for ever! Thank you Alice. x
Great to have you back Heather!
This is my very first time trying hypopressives...very interesting and quite a challenge to not engage the belly for breathing...i will keep practicing 😊
Thank you for your dedication ❤
Lovely to hear you here! Hope you're getting on ok 💙
Nice reminder of technique.
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That was great to go through the very basics,nice and gentle.
So glad it was helpful - really hope you've been getting on ok!
Thank you!! So easy and nice to follow!!
You're welcome Sara! Glad it was helpful :)
Terrific beginner video! Thank you!
Thank you so much Kristina!
Great thanks for this - first time but I think I'm doing it right 😂
Well done - if you need help, we have an amazing symptom improvement programme and also offer taster sessions :)
Hi Alice, I have recently (4 weeks ago) had a laparoscopic hysterectomy. Are these exercises safe to do now, or should I wait a bit longer before starting? Thank you so much for your videos. I am looking forward to getting back to moving more post surgery ❤
Hey, hope you're recovering well! Once your consultant has given you the all clear to exercise normally, and as long as you don't have any contraindications to the vacuum breath, you should be fine to get going. Please get in touch if you're at all unsure. It's usually ok to start again around about 8 weeks post op.Thanks, Alice 💕
@@hypopressiveswithalice thank you so much for your reply. I have a meeting with my consultant in a couple of weeks so I will discuss that with him then!
thank you for these wonderful videos! how many times a day should one do them? Is there a time limit for beginners?
Hi Esther, great to have you here! 10-15 mins a day is a good amount to start off with for the first week and then 15 mins day - with a day off a week. There is a video on how to know you're doing it correctly which may be helpful to watch too. Alice x
How do you do a rib stretch, there’s talk of doing it but no instructions on how please?
Hi Emma, it's in a previous videos in the beginners playlist - how to do the hypopressives vacuum in 3 steps :)
Hello! Is it normal to feel a little dizzy after a session of hyperpressives? Note I’m a super beginner!
Hi Natalie, no you shouldn't be feeling dizzy! Check you don't have contraindications to the breath work and please get medical advice. Do get in touch if you're still getting problems x
Whenever I do these basic hypoppressive breaths, I find myself feeling breathless and slightly anxious. Almost like I forget my normal breathing. I also feel quite dizzy. What am I doing wrong?
Hello, this shouldn't be happening - please seek out some one-to-one coaching from myself or one of my team. Best, Alice
I tried closing off air but still not feeling the need to breath
It can take a bit off practise to get it right - you might be letting in a bit of air without realising!
Hi Alice, I can't seem to get the first breath in after the rib stretch hold without making a gaspy/grunty noise which I know isn't right. Not sure what I'm not getting as your explanations are great!
Hi Judy, if you're not out of breath when you come out of the breath hold, there is a sort of suction release sound that can happen as the nose and throat open and air comes back in. It's not wrong, but can be a little disconcerting! However, if you're making the gaspy noise and you're also out of breath, you're most likely holding your breath for too long - so simply hold your breath for a more comfortable amount of time, rather than trying to hold for as long as possible. Hope that helps! Alice
@@hypopressiveswithalice Thank you for explaining that, I seem to be a mix of both but mainly holding my breath a bit too long!
@@judyjackson7321 Ah ok - hopefully things feel better now with your practise x
Wonderful video was expanding and exhaling, too hard.
@@LeslieSmith-vh8ps Ah ok great - glad you worked it out!