TLC for Psoas & Hip Flexors
Yoga For Creating Space & Mobility
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20m
Today we are giving some love and attention to the deep core muscle, the psoas alongside the other hip flexors. Yes the psoas is a hip flexor but it's also a spine stabalizer amongst other roles. Because a muscle is more apt to releasing when you've gently engaged it, we will be doing some stabalizing in our practice as well. We do keep it sweet and simple though, nothing too intense if you are in a position where you need to take things easy.
You'll need: 2 blocks and one tennis ball or something similar
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