The New Psoas Release Party! -
The psoas is often called the most important muscle in the body because it serves as the main engine for walking and holds us upright while standing. FitzGordon argues that a muscle full of tension cannot simply be "stretched" free; instead, you must learn to the tension and trauma before the muscle can truly lengthen. Key Concepts from the Text
Using a yoga block under the sacrum to gently stretch the front of the hip.
A released psoas allows for deeper breathing, better pelvic alignment, and a more "lifted" torso and heart. How to "Party" (Release Exercises) The NEW Psoas Release Party!
Brisk walking and kneeling lunges help engage and then relax the hip flexors.
Modern lifestyles—like sitting in car seats and wearing restrictive shoes—constrict the psoas. Cultivating somatic awareness is the first step to "sensing its messages" and allowing it to open up. The psoas is often called the most important
Issues with a tight psoas are linked to lower back pain, joint discomfort, and even nervous system disturbances.
The updated version of the book includes 100 additional pages of revised articles and blog posts. A released psoas allows for deeper breathing, better
While the full program is found in the CoreWalking eBook and DVD, common techniques mentioned in this context include: