Red Tent Otepoti Dunedin

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The jaw floor and pelvic floor share a relationship from an embryological, connective tissue and neural tissue perspecti...
13/06/2026

The jaw floor and pelvic floor share a relationship from an embryological, connective tissue and neural tissue perspective.
The tension of the jaw influences the tension of the pelvis.

Addressing the jaw can be a useful holistic approach to pelvic floor training as excessive tension at the jaw can result in excessive tension at the pelvic diaphragm (and vice versa).

Mobilisation through exercises, chanting and singing is a great way to relax the jaw and encourage more optimal tone at the pelvic floor. Movement is medicine.

Both the jaw and pelvic floor have fascial anchors called the midline raphe that "connect" the two sections of the jaw and pelvis.

The midline raphe in the pelvic floor fuses with the anococcygeal ligament, anchoring the two sides of the pelvic floor to its base (the coccyx).

The hyoid bone is the base for the tongue and the suprahyoid muscles, connecting the jaw to the chest, scapula and head.

Keep your jaw suspended and your pelvis supported.
The jaw and pelvic floor are intimately bound,
Join us on the 24th of June for our Sistar Circle
For ‘Two sacred cauldrons of echo and sound’.



24th of June : Sistar Circle 'Two sacred cauldrons of echo and sound'.12th of July : Book Launch ‘Your Fenomenal Menopau...
12/06/2026

24th of June : Sistar Circle 'Two sacred cauldrons of echo and sound'.
12th of July : Book Launch ‘Your Fenomenal Menopause'.

Red Tent Otepoti Dunedin is hosting Jane Catherine Severn who is a practicing femenome® therapist, psychotherapist, Pasc...
11/06/2026

Red Tent Otepoti Dunedin is hosting Jane Catherine Severn who is a practicing femenome® therapist, psychotherapist, Pascha therapist, writer and educator based in Otautahi (Christchurch) to the Dunedin book launch of her most recent publication ‘Your Fenomenal Menopause: the femenome guide to your midlife alchemy’, at Ayu Community Space on the 12th of July at 1pm followed by afternoon tea.

Jane Catherine will offer an introductory talk to the body of knowledge she has gained that represents a radical departure from mainstream beliefs and attitudes about the 4M hormonal sequence that shapes women’s lives: menarche, menstrual cycle years, menopause and mature life; why women suffer in such large numbers in their menstrual cycles and menopause experience, what hormones are and why they behave in such disruptive ways in our menstrual cycles and menopause and the intricate and exquisite design of our 4M sequence that goes far beyond the medical/reproductive function we have assumed to be its purpose.

This is an opportunity for women to see themselves in a new way, outside of the medical model, re-cognising how their cycles make perfect sense, especially in the ways they do not quite fit in the cultural norms that have been designed for people who do not have menstrual cycles or menopause.

You are warmly invited to attend the book launch for ‘Your 'Fenomenal Menopause' at Ayu Community Space on the 12th of July at 1pm.

RSVP … for our catering purpose please confirm your attendance by emailing [email protected] or affirming your presence through our Facebook event.



The throat and the womb are intimately bound,Two sacred cauldrons of echo and sound.One shapes the vibration of spoken b...
08/06/2026

The throat and the womb are intimately bound,
Two sacred cauldrons of echo and sound.
One shapes the vibration of spoken belief,
The other holds silence, creation, and grief.
What is swallowed in secret, unuttered and deep,
The womb in her quiet will faithfully keep.
For the voice that is stifled, the truth we withhold,
Are stories the body is forced to retold.
They speak to each other in whispers below,
Where the waters of feeling ebb and flow.
The neck is the bridge, the open highway,
Where the soul finds its power to create and to say.
When the throat finds its courage, the womb is set free,
An ancient, unbroken, and pulsing decree.
To chant what is hidden, to release what is bound,
Uniting the magic of silence and sound.

Join us on the 24th of June by registering your interest with us on facebook or email [email protected]
We gather at 7pm at Ayu Community Space, 7 Crawford Street, Dunedin and your expression of attendance is required.

Red Tent Otepoti Dunedin is organised voluntarily and we aim to be as accessible as possible, as such we ask for the small fee of $10, or a koha, which helps to cover the cost of resources.

See you there.



There is an interesting connection between your jaw and pelvis that is rooted in the body’s fascia system. Fascia is a w...
06/06/2026

There is an interesting connection between your jaw and pelvis that is rooted in the body’s fascia system. Fascia is a web-like network of connective tissue – essentially like a full-body suit that gives shape and structure to our physical form.

One of the key characteristics of fascia is that it is continuous throughout the body, meaning that tension or tightness in one area can create tension and tightness in other areas as well. This is why tension in the jaw can create tension in the pelvis, and vice versa.

When there is tension in the jaw, it can create a ripple effect of tension and tightness and this can manifest as tension in the muscles of the neck, shoulders, chest, and abdomen, as well as in the pelvic floor muscles. On the other hand, tension in the pelvis can create tension which can lead to tightness in the throat and jaw. When there is tension in one of these areas, it can impact the flow of energy throughout the entire system, creating imbalance and discomfort.

Humming and chanting releases tension in the throat and jaw, and the pelvis through vagus nerve stimulation and somatic resonance. The sound vibrations function as an internal massage, activating the parasympathetic nervous system (the "rest and digest" state) while physically lengthening and softening contracted muscles in the throat, jaw, and pelvic floor.

If you are interested please feel free to join us on the 24th of June for our Red Tent Otepoti Dunedin Sistar Circle Chanting evening. Registering your interest with us on facebook or email [email protected]

Welcome to Red Tent Otepoti Dunedin
31/05/2026

Welcome to Red Tent Otepoti Dunedin

On the 27th of May eleven women gathered for our Sistar Circle. We began with a process to energise our emotional core...
28/05/2026

On the 27th of May eleven women gathered for our Sistar Circle. We began with a process to energise our emotional core as a way of establishing a heart / womb connection.

The heart chakra, our spiritual core, is where we cultivate compassion, create wholeness and inner peace for the wellness of our body.

After sitting comfortably, we were each offered a few drops of amber/lychee scent on the palm of our hands whereupon we then joined our hands as if in prayer over our heart.

Amber represents healing, protection, and divine connection and Lychee symbolises optimism, healing and love.

We then took a few deep breaths to visualise our breath flowing into our heart space and down into our womb before inhaling the scent and then opening our arms as wide as you could, repeating this 6 times, the number for love, to welcome in the gifts we were about to receive from Suzy Fox.

Breathe In
Breathe Out
Settle the Life Force that Stirs Inside You
Through the Ups and the Downs
It Is Peace That We Seek.

Suzy Fox, Pelvic Floor Educator and Birth Doula, shared with us a number of physical activities as well as her wisdom on how to maintain good health for our pelvic floor. We all learnt some new information that we can now apply in our own lives to better assist in our pelvic floor health. Thank you Suzy for your wise guidance, your humour and your generous offerings.

Ha Ki Roto
Ha Ki Waho
Kia Tau Te Mauri E Kokiri Nei
I Nga Piki Me Nga Heke
Ko Te Rangimarie Taku E Rapu Nei
Tihei Mauri Ora




International Menstrual Hygiene Day …. 28th of May May 28 was specifically chosen because May is the 5th month of the ye...
27/05/2026

International Menstrual Hygiene Day …. 28th of May

May 28 was specifically chosen because May is the 5th month of the year, representing the average 5-day duration of a period and 28 is the average number of days in a menstrual cycle. During each cycle, your body goes through four main phases . . .

Menstruation Phase: This is when you bleed, shedding the lining of your uterus
- Days 1 - 7
Follicular Phase: Your body prepares to release an egg.
- Days 1 - 17
Ovulation Phase: An egg is released from your o***y
- Days 15 - 17
Luteal Phase: Your body prepares for a potential pregnancy
- Days 18 - 28

The official Menstrual Hygiene Day movement focuses on the long-term mission of a . This means creating a world where Menstruation is accepted as a normal part of life and where women can look after and care for themselves as they deem best for them.

Take Care and Be Gentle with your body



Many women start experiencing urine leakage or heaviness / dragging in the va**na region as they age. It is common to ...
25/05/2026

Many women start experiencing urine leakage or heaviness / dragging in the va**na region as they age.

It is common to have weakened pelvic floor muscles after childbirth because of the pregnancy and delivery.

It is also common to start having issues with your pelvic floor muscles after reaching menopause, after gaining weight, or increasing the intensity or impact of sporting activities.

While having weak pelvic floor muscles is common, it is not normal, and can be treated so join us on the 27th of May where we are very privileged to have Suzy Fox, Pelvic Floor Educator, speaking at our Sistar Circle at 7pm at Ayu Community Space, 7 Crawford Street, Dunedin.

If you are interested, your expression of attendance is required. So, please feel free to contact us directly through facebook or Instagram, , or by email [email protected] to let us know you wish to attend.




On the 27th of May we are very privileged to have Suzy Fox, Pelvic Floor Educator, speaking at our Sistar Circle at 7pm ...
22/05/2026

On the 27th of May we are very privileged to have Suzy Fox, Pelvic Floor Educator, speaking at our Sistar Circle at 7pm at Ayu Community Space, 7 Crawford Street, Dunedin.

If you are interested, your expression of attendance is required. So, please feel free to contact us directly through facebook or Instagram, , or by email [email protected] to let us know you wish to attend.



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