The Psoas Book

The Psoas Book is a comprehensive guide to the iliopsoas muscle, and its profound influence on the body/mind/emotions. Easy to read The Psoas Book covers information gathered about the core muscle of the human body called the psoas (so-as), and is essential reading for anyone interested in health, wellness, and movement.

The Psoas Book provides a great resource for the layperson offering self-help understanding, and simple ideas for eliminating low back, knee, pelvic, and hip tension. For the professional it is a one-of-a-kind educational resource, and is required reading at University Dance & Movement Programs, Massage Schools, Yoga Educational Trainings and Pilates & Fitness Continuing Education. Purchased for over 28 years by laypersons and professionals alike, The Psoas Book is a must read for anyone interested in health, healing, movement, bodywork, massage, fitness, dance, yoga, Pilates, sports, martial arts, somatics, psychology, voice, nursing, plus pregnancy & birth.

Chapters include:

1. Location
2. Function
3. Effects
4. Childhood Conditioning
5. Women's Cycles
6. The Fear Reflex
7. Releasing The Psoas
8. Approaches to the Psoas
9. Applications