Celebrating Women’s Wellness

Last Spring, Miraval Berkshires offered a unique way to celebrate Mother’s Day by offering a weekend focused on women’s health. Featured thought leaders from Every Mother—a company that gives women the knowledge and tools necessary to “own their core and pelvic floor health”—presented a range of workshops and discussions that opened up the conversation about safe, full-body fitness and self-care.

Every Mother’s CEO Allison visited Miraval Berkshires with her mother last year, where the idea was born to co-create an opportunity for women to find support while navigating pre- and post-natal journeys. It blossomed into an entire weekend of learning, sharing, and camaraderie.

Workshops on core and pelvic health focused both on women going through pre- and post-natal journeys as well as those moving through midlife and into healthy aging. Read more here to learn about the pelvic floor and how it affects our ability to lead fulfilling and functional lives.

Pregnancy and birth are primary drivers of pelvic floor dysfunction, which can manifest in a wide variety of lingering symptoms. The workshops hosted by Every Mother helped women reconnect with an inner balance of strength and flexibility. It taught guests to establish at-home practices to enhance core and pelvic health that take just a few minutes each day.

A separate workshop addressed the period of time that women’s bodies transition from a reproductive stage to a post-reproductive one, and hormonal changes contribute to a range of core and pelvic floor symptoms. Participants learned to draw on the power of exercise to improve muscle tone, strength, and flexibility in the core and pelvic floor.

Additionally, guests were invited to gather around a crackling fire to share questions, fears, experiences, and stories about life’s transitions with Every Mother Thought Leaders Leah Keller and Allison Rapaport.

This special event was a welcome addition to existing female-focused offerings at Miraval Berkshires, including pre-and post-natal fitness and nutrition workshops and spa services that treat hair and scalp issues or deliver soothing massages and facials. Wellbeing sessions range from astrological insights and soul reclamation ceremonies to capturing auras through photography during pregnancy.

The weekend with Every Mother was a true Mother’s Day treat for guests to dive deeper into the particulars of the pelvic floor and find a circle of support from a compassionate company created by mothers for mothers.

TESTIMONIALS

“The Miraval experience definitely left us feeling relaxed and inspired to live a more mindful lifestyle. I was recently diagnosed with pelvic floor dysfunction and have yet to start any physical therapy, so I was very excited to learn how that might work. Also, my guest was my mother, who, after three kids, has also experienced pelvic floor issues but has never sought out any medical care for it. Going to this class not only taught us exercises to help our specific symptoms but also showed us how common this issue is among women of all ages. Pelvic health should not be a taboo subject, and I plan on sharing my newfound knowledge with every woman I know. Overall, I am so grateful I could experience such an amazing place.”-Hallie

“The deep mindfulness, relaxation, and intuitive access Miraval facilitated unlocked something for me, and I feel free, centered, and deeply grateful. The kindness of everyone I met was a constant. It really stood out to me how Miraval nurtures a culture of genuine compassion and care. It was a joy and a privilege to help Miraval guests and employees discover how accessible core and pelvic floor healing really is at any stage.” – Leah K

“The Every Mother program was inspiring, empowering, and informative. I am so encouraged by the discussion around women’s health currently, especially recognition of how women’s bodies change with childbirth as well as menopause, which every woman will encounter. Leah was so knowledgeable, and I am still practicing the techniques learned from her class. My only complaint is I wish it had been longer!” -Fiona

“I thoroughly enjoyed Leah’s pelvic floor class. It was educational and insightful, providing us with practical tools we can easily use on our own. Her class reinforced the importance of discussing women’s health throughout the aging process and highlighted how valuable these tools are for navigating it.” -Tamara