Low Back Release

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  • pain in focus // sciatica

    Movements, mobilizations, and stretches to help relieve pain caused by sciatica -- experienced as a pain going down the side of one leg + sometimes the back as well.

    Props: A small ball (tennis or pinky ball for the first release)

  • psoas release

    This class is all about using breath + simple movements to release the psoas (think hip, back and knee pain from sitting too long).

  • hip + psoas release

    Using a massage ball to release the deep hip flexor muscles and diaphragm to free your hips and breath

    Props: a massage ball or similar sized bouncy ball

  • psoas release

    A series to release the tensions in your back and hips and take you out of a state of fight or flight and into relaxation

    Props: a mat, a yoga brick, a bolster (or sofa cushion)

  • roller release // hips + psoas

    Using a foam roller, we'll find releases to stop overworked + tight muscles from pulling on your hips and spine.

    Props: A full or half-length foam roller

  • Active Psoas - back & hip release

    This is a wonderful warmup for your back as well as release for the psoas, low back and hips. It uses movement breath and awareness to bring blood flow to the back, awakening the core and suppling and elongating the psoas.

  • Passive psoas release to reset pelvis

    This is wonderful release for your psoas, low back and hips, allowing gravity to reset your pelvis and restore good alignment. Also allows for drainage flow and relaxation of the nervous system. You need a chair or stool.

  • Restorative psoas - back release

    This is a simple and effective pose to help relieve tension in the psoas , low back and hips while balancing your nervous system. You need either a bolster or couch/chair cushion/ heavy blankets to recreate a bolster.

  • stretching for the lower back

    A back opener class that focuses on stretching all of the muscles that are pulling on your back and causing that lower back pain.