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Q & A: Is Fetal Curl In Water A Psoas Release?

Q: In your flicker photos (2009 Summer Retreat), there are several of women floating in water on their sides using pool flotation devices (noodles).  Is that a psoas release?
I floated in my pool one afternoon exactly in that manner long before I came to your work and had the most profound experience: As a [...]

Q & A: What Hands-On Techniques Do You Teach For The Psoas?

A: I have many approaches for working WITH the Psoas rather than working ON the Psoas.  Once one understands the bio-intelligence of the Psoas as a messenger of the central nervous system, protocol for working with the Psoas changes.  I recommend healing the dysfunctions that call upon the Psoas to compensate in the first place; [...]

Becoming Aware of Core: A Psoas & Breath Exploration

Cass Phelps (BioTune creator) and Liz Koch connect the power of psoas, breath, sound, trauma resolution with play. Join Cass as he leads (in real time) listeners through a 20 minute breathing, sensing, psoas/diaphragm exploration. Experience the power of awareness for resolving anxiety and tension, while nourishing a healthy core.

Q & A: How Does The Psoas Influence Menstrual Cycles?

Q: How does the Psoas muscle influence a woman’s menstrual cycle?
A: A woman’s menstrual cycles is directly influenced by the health and suppleness of their iliopsoas.  One reason for this is that the nerves of the reproductive organs embed through the iliopsoas.  Therefore if you have a dry, tight Psoas you may experience more cramping. [...]

Qick View: My Fall Psoas Workshop Schedule

Please join me this autumn at any of the following workshop locations and discover how to regain and maintain a healthy core psoas muscle!

St Paul MN: Sept 26 & 27 The Psoas Workshop
Your Home: Tele-class Begins in Oct-dates & time to be announced
Friday Harbor WA: Oct 23-25 Healing Intensive
Des Moines IA: Oct 10 & 11 [...]