This class focuses on releasing the back and the psoas.
We begin in a supported constructive rest position with your legs bent at ninety degrees and resting on a chair or stool. This position allows gravity to gently reset the pelvis and take pressure off the lower back.
The psoas is a deep muscle that connects the spine to the legs. It plays a major role in how the pelvis, hips, and lower back organize themselves. When the psoas becomes tight from stress, sitting, or constant gripping, it can pull on the lumbar spine and pelvis, creating tension in the back and hips.
By placing the legs on a chair and allowing the pelvis and spine to settle, the psoas can begin to release its constant pull. The lower back softens, the pelvis reorganizes, and the body can return to a more neutral resting position.
From this supported position, we begin working with the breath. You will guide the breath into different areas of the body, opening the back, sides, and front of the rib cage while learning how to manage pressure through the torso.
This class helps deepen your understanding of breath, strengthen your connection to the body, and encourage the nervous system to settle.
As the body softens and the breath expands, both physical and emotional tension can begin to release.