Viva Core Blog
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Notes from the studio, event highlights and honest writing on women's health, movement and recovery, from Joyce and the Viva Core community.
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Postpartum Urinary Incontinence: Why "Managing" Leaks Shouldn’t Be The Norm
Leaking when you cough, sneeze or run isn't just "part of being a mum." Learn why postpartum urinary incontinence needs treatment, not pads.
Postpartum Pelvic Girdle Pain: A Year of Undiagnosed Pain
Hip pain, pelvic pain and a bulging tummy after birth could be pelvic girdle pain (PGP). Here's what I wish I'd known sooner, and what actually helps.
4 Things That Helped My Postpartum Belly and Diastasis Recti Heal
Still looking pregnant months or years on? These four changes - diet, breathing, core work and alignment - helped heal my diastasis recti postpartum.
Women's Day Pilates & Brunch
Happy International Women's Day from the women in this room to you! A gorgeous day at the Viva Core studio - Mat Pilates followed by brunch at Coco Cafe.
Viva Core @ University of Northampton
Doing things differently at Viva Core - we set up a studio-style stand (with two Reformers, cheekily) at the Play Your Way Fair at the University of Northampton.
Alignment, Breathing and Your Core
An evening of learning and movement - physio, nutrition, breath and mindfulness - with specialists we're proud to collaborate with.
Northampton Studio Launch! NN1
Our specialist women's health centre is officially open - with a launch event welcoming women to learn, move and connect.
Viva Core comes to life!
The idea of a hub for women - born in the back garden on a September afternoon. This is the story behind Viva Core.
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