Hypopressives and Janet came to me at a critical time in my physical life. I had been suffering from problems with my sacroiliac joint for over a year and I was at a point of near desperation. I had taken physiotherapy that offered some relief, but I did not feel like I was making forward progress to recovery. My long distance power walking was on hold, working at my desk was limited to short periods and there was just no comfortable way to sleep any more. My physical therapist was working with me on various core exercises but I did not feel a difference, at least not fast enough given the pain. Low Pressure Fitness seemed too simple – how could breathing (or not breathing) deal with a persistent problem? I watched the videos and read a bit online, but it was talking to Janet that made me decide to give it a real try. I turns out she was not only persuasive, but also a wonderful teacher. She worked with me as I struggled through a flu followed by shingles (!), coaching me on how to continue in a manner that worked with my body and kept showing me progress. She helped me to increase my body awareness (who knew the ribs could expand sideways?), kept me from getting too down on myself (why was I such a slow learner?) and worked around my silly schedule to ensure regular sessions. The progress I saw was so quick compared to other things I had tried, and maintaining the internal tone built up is easy (who doesn’t have 20 minutes twice a week?). And when I have fallen out of the habit of my morning routine, the fast progress makes it easier for me to re-establish the routine. So the combination of a “simple” method and a wonderful teacher have helped me rebuild muscles I did not even know I had, and get back to the fun parts of my life. And as I move into my 50’s (and beyond) I see hypopressives as helping me maintain an active lifestyle.
Debora Clayton
Secretary