Your psoas muscle is one of the most important muscles in your body. Yet this unsung hero is often overlooked. That’s partly because it is such a deep muscle that we really don’t notice it from the outside. This curvy and complex muscle runs from the lower spine to the top of the thigh bone. Without the psoas, we would not be able to stand or walk. That’s because the psoas is the only muscle that connects the spine to the legs. The psoas is also part of your fight or flight system.
Read MoreOne of the great gifts of yoga is the focus on mindful movement, on being present and being comfortable with yourself, just as you are. Many times we come to yoga, as I first did, for the physical practice alone. And often we are driven by a sense of competition, of wanting fast results, and of fear of looking or feeling less-than. That may be when we most need the support that yoga props can offer.
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