The Lifted Lotus Blog
Discover practical tips, expert guidance, and empowering education on pelvic health, postpartum recovery, and functional movement. From managing bowel and bladder dysfunction to understanding corrective exercise and the benefits of Pilates, the Lifted Lotus blog supports your healing journey with care and clarity.
Body Literacy: What It Actually Means to Understand Your Pelvic Floor
Most of us were taught to manage the pelvic region, not understand it: keep it private, treat it when something goes wrong, ignore it otherwise. Body literacy is the alternative. It's the practiced skill of recognizing and interpreting what your pelvic floor is communicating, and it's something you can build at any age.
What Is Pelvic Floor Dysfunction? A Plain-Language Guide
You sneezed and leaked a little, then told yourself it's just what happens now. Pelvic floor dysfunction is diagnosable, treatable, and far more common than most people realize. Here's what PFD actually is, the symptoms to watch for, and why "just do Kegels" doesn't work for every presentation.
What to Expect at Your First Pelvic Floor OT Appointment
Not knowing what happens at a pelvic floor OT appointment is one of the most common reasons people put off booking one. Here's exactly what to expect at your first visit at The Lifted Lotus in Brooklyn: 75 to 90 minutes, three parts, and you stay in control of every step.