psoas

The poses in this slow-flow sequence help soothe tension by gently activating, stretching, and releasing the psoas muscle, a tissue where we often unconsciously store stress.

Teacher and author Liz Koch on what we’ve lost by striving for hard abs and rigid spines—and what we gain when we cultivate embodiment instead.

And what you can do to nourish your core instead.

One of the most powerful ways to feel more OK mentally and emotionally is to learn how to relax the body. Here, Jillian Pransky breaks down how to release one of the most chronically tense muscles: the psoas.

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This mysterious tissue is so much more than a muscle. Learn how to keep it healthy and supple, so you can enhance your core awareness and move with ease.