The Psoas is the deepest muscles of our body that affects our structural balance, flexibility, joint mobility, our vitality and emotional well-being. It is connected to the diaphragm, which affects our breath and fear reflex. The fast pace of contemporary life chronically tightens the Psoas. Constant stress and tension shorten the muscle and cause painful conditions of lower back pain, sciatica, hip and knee pain. The best way to maintain a healthy Psoas is to have awareness for sensing body messages. Instead of trying to control the muscle, we should relax and breathe to lengthen the body. The Psoas is often spoken as the Seat of the Soul, major energy center of our body. A healthy Psoas allows subtle energies to flow through the bones, muscles and joints. Your body never lies, so tune in and pay attention to the intuitive message from your body during your practice next time. A restorative Yoga is one of the most effective choices to connect mindfully with your breath and lengthen the muscle.
