embodyoga yoga from the inside out Embodyoga, yoga from the inside out, teacher training, Patty Townsend
Therapeutics for the Sacroiliac Joint and the Pelvis


In this class participants will explore the intricacies of the pelvis through Embodied Anatomy™, asana, pranayama, and specific movement techniques. We will focus on how each pelvic half relates to its leg and foot; how it articulates with the spine at the sacroiliac joint, and with its partner pelvic half at the pubic symphysis.

We will discover the under-recognized importance of mobility at the pubic disk. Appropriate movement at the pubis balances the need for stability in the sacroiliac joints, and leads to greater comfort and ease in asana practice and in our bodies throughout daily life. Our exploration will take us to the pelvic floor — the breathing, organ support of our core.

We will experience mulabandha from this deep and gentle awareness. Intimate knowledge and full embodiment of our pelvis encourages the experience of presence, safety, and connectedness in the Muladhara and Svadisthana chakras.

Participants can expect to experience increased comfort, function and ease in the sacroiliac joint and the entire pelvic region. They will feel more grounded, alive and awake in body and mind. They will leave the workshop with new tools for maintaining healthy and fluid movement in the pelvis.