- Now we work further on the Flop exercise to include correct breathing. We are working towards the Sniff-in becoming a trigger for a Flop-out of the stomach. In doing this we are building on the link between correct breathing and a relaxed pelvic floor.
- We are aiming to let the stomach FLOP out as we breathe in. This can be counter intuitive as we sometimes think of a breath in as drawing the stomach in.
- By learning this exercise you are moving away from tense chest breathing towards more relaxed abdominal breathing
Exercise - Flop & Drop
Lie on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor, with a small hollow at your lower back. You can also do this exercise lying on your side
Palpate as described in Exercise 1 Palpation (click here to review)
SNIFF in through the nose as if you are sniffing in when you have a cold (or have dribbles at the end of your nose!) It must be loud but not so loud that it creates tension in your chest or abdomen. 
At the same time as you are sniffing in, FLOP out or fill up your soft abdomen, it must be completely soft.
Practice this for at least 10 minutes and preferably twice per day until you feel you have mastered the technique. Take your time and do not rush. The less effort the better.
