Breathwork & Movement—Vanessa Conway’s Formula for Core Renewal

Combining intentional breathwork with core-focused movements supercharges healing. Vanessa Conway reveals her framework—backed by the Tupler Technique™—for using breath to deepen neuromuscular connection and emotional release.

Why Breath Matters for Core

Diaphragmatic breathing naturally engages the transverse abdominis, improving intra-abdominal pressure regulation and promoting deeper core activation.

Breath-Technique Integration

Vanessa pairs inhale to prepare (rib cage expansion) and exhale with core draw-in during the Tupler splint splint-based exercises, reinforcing muscle memory.

Sample Breath-Movement Flow

1. Inhale 4 counts—ribs expand.
2. Exhale 6 counts—navel draws in, perform bridge.
3. Pause 2 counts—hold core.
4. Repeat for 5 rounds, rest, then proceed to next exercise.

Physical & Emotional Benefits

  • Enhanced core stability
  • Reduced back and pelvic tension
  • Lowered stress response
  • Improved emotional regulation

Get Involved

Experience this formula yourself—start with Julie Tupler’s free introductory program, connect with Vanessa via Cheryl’s Facebook, or discover more on the About Bio page.

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About Julie Tupler RN

Julie Tupler, RN, is a registered nurse, certified childbirth educator, certified personal trainer, and creator of the Tupler Technique® Program, which she developed in 1990. For more than 30 years, she has been teaching and developing the Tupler Technique® Program for the treatment of diastasis recti in women, men, and children. Through Diastasis Rehab, Julie teaches clients and professionals how to use the Tupler Technique® to help address abdominal separation with a non-surgical, research-based approach. She is also the author of multiple books on maternal fitness and diastasis recti, including Maternal Fitness, Lose Your Mummy Tummy, Together Tummy, and Will You Be My Belly Buddy?