Watch Relieve Tension in the Psoas

2017
1 Season

Want to learn more about the psoas? Maybe you've heard (or felt!) that a tight (or weak) psoas can make certain yoga postures challenging or uncomfortable. Or that tension in the psoas can lead to day-to-day postural problems, or even dysfunctional breathing patterns. But how? And how can we find relief? Learn about this significant (and often misunderstood) hip flexor with Sandra Anderson.

Relieve Tension in the Psoas is a series that ran for 1 seasons (13 episodes) between May 31, 2017 and on

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13. Full Class to Relieve Tension and Build Strength in the Psoas

June 1, 2017

This 60-minute asana sequence will help you further release the psoas. We'll incorporate much of what we've learned so far as well as some new postures, including three-legged dog, side angle, boat pose, and more.

12. Short Sequence to Release the Psoas

June 1, 2017

This 40-minute asana sequence will include everything we have learned thus far and more. Sandy will offer alignment tips and prop suggestions to help ease not only the psoas but also the lower back.

11. The Best Sitting Sitting Posture for Your Psoas

June 1, 2017

Learn the most optimal sitting posture for a healthy psoas.

10. Gluteus Maximus Strengthener

June 1, 2017

Sometimes a tight psoas is associated with weak glutes. Learn a simple exercise to strengthen this area of the body and improve pelvic stability overall.

9. Modified Kapotasana Variation

June 1, 2017

Explore a propped and a propless variation of pigeon pose. Find ease and comfort as you soothe your psoas and hips overall.

8. Leg Lift with Turn-Out

June 1, 2017

Now let's strengthen! Learn how to align leg lifts in a way that will specifically target the psoas.

7. Psoas Release on a Block

June 1, 2017

Explore a creative standing-balance exercise, supported by a block, that can help you find deep release through the psoas.

6. Low Lunge

June 1, 2017

Low lunge can help soften and relax the psoas. Sandy will show you how to align this pose for optimal psoas release. She will also remind you to take prop options (blankets and blocks) if you desire extra support.

5. Wind-Relieving Pose on Bolster

June 1, 2017

Wind relieving pose is one of the best postures for lengthening the psoas. Sandy will teach you how you can use this asana to test for asymmetry in the body, as well as how you can modify it with a bolster and gentle movements to deepen your experience.

4. Propped Shavasana

June 1, 2017

Practicing relaxation techniques is the first step to easing tension in the psoas. Learn how to connect to deep diaphragmatic breathing in a soothing, supported savasana.

3. Signs of a Shortened, Weak, or Tight Psoas

June 1, 2017

Sandy discusses the signs and symptoms of a shortened, weak, or tight psoas. In addition to reviewing the common causes of an imbalanced psoas, she also offers lifestyle tips that could help you ease tension in this area.

2. A Yogic View of the Psoas

June 1, 2017

Sandy describes the yogic perspective on the psoas: its relationship to the four primal urges (food, sex, sleep, self-preservation) and how these primal urges relate to the "pranic hub," an energy center said to be rooted in the pelvis.

1. 1. Meet the Psoas

May 31, 2017

In this 10-minute segment, Sandy explores the psoas: what it is, how it contributes to functional movement, and how it supports spinal integrity and stability. She also explores the relationship between the psoas and the diaphragm, the relationship between emotions and the psoas, and lifestyle habits that can lead to imbalances and tension in the psoas.

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Relieve Tension in the Psoas is available for streaming on the website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Relieve Tension in the Psoas on demand at Prime Video and Amazon.