- Psoas muscle is triangular in shape and not easily visible to the naked eye
- Psoas is the only muscle connecting the spine to the leg
- Psoas is known to be the center of movement for the body
- Top of Psoas attaches along (5) vertebrae bodies, starting a the last thoracic vertebrae (T12) + continues to attach to each lumbar vertebrae, terminating at the lumbar vertebrae (L4)
- Believed to be linked to emotions and habitual patterns of holding; located behind solar plexus
- Psoas resides where gut feelings are felt
- Psoas effects: structural balance, muscular integrity, flexibility, strength, range of motion, joint stability, and organ functioning
- Energetically contributes to fight or flight: curling into ball for protection or running in fear, which deeply effects emotion and habitual patterns of ‘holding’
References:
Liz Koch. The Psoas Book. Guinea Pig Publications, 1997.
Bandha Yoga : http://www.bandhayoga.com/keys_psoas.html
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