Do I need to keep my pelvic floor engaged the whole time in Pilates?

Honestly, no. We actually see this a lot – people trying to hold everything tight from start to finish. But your pelvic floor isn’t meant to stay “on” all the time. It should respond to the movement and your breath. When you let that happen, everything starts to feel much more natural.

Can Pilates really help me relax my pelvic floor?

Yes – and for many people, that’s the part they didn’t even realize they needed. In class, we don’t just focus on engagement. We also guide you into releasing that tension, especially through breath. And once that clicks, the whole body feels different.

Is it bad if I’m constantly tightening my pelvic floor?

It can be, yeah. It might feel like you’re being “extra engaged,” but over time it usually creates more tension than support. We usually find that once they have stopped overworking themselves, their coordination actually gets better rather quickly.

What will let me know that my pelvic floor muscles are too tight?

Initially, many individuals may be unaware. Nevertheless, if it appears difficult for one to unwind or if one finds themselves getting tense unintentionally, then this may be an indication. Sometimes it also shows up as shallow breathing or that feeling of always being slightly “on.”

Kegels or Pilates – what’s better?

It all depends on the individual, but in most cases, Pilates gives you a better overall perspective. When it comes to kegels, the emphasis is placed on contraction, but with Pilates, you'll be able to know when to contract and when to release.