The Vital Psoas Muscle: Connecting Physical, Emotional, and Spiritual Well-Being - Couverture souple

Staugaard-Jones, Jo Ann

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1905367244 ISBN 13 : 9781905367245

Editeur : Lotus Publishing, 2012

Synopsis

The Vital Psoas Muscle presents an in-depth look at the most important yet abused skeletal muscle in the human body. Located deep within the front hip joint and lower spine, the psoas is critical for optimal postural alignment, movement, and overall well being. Its function and importance extend beyond anatomical mechanics to the nerve complex and energy systems. Taking a uniquely holistic approach, this book explores how the psoas affects the health of the body, mind, and spirit: Physically, as the only muscle that connects the upper and lower body emotionally, as a messenger to and from the brain and a vessel of deeply rooted feelings Spiritually, as an integrator within the root of the lower chakras, subtly affecting the flow of life energy throughout the body Understanding and working with the psoas can help: Alleviate lower back pain, strengthen the core, correct posture, reduce trauma, open energy channels no matter our level of fitness or flexibility, how we use the psoas and take care of it is crucial to our life experience. With detailed illustrations and key stretching and strengthening exercises, including complete chapters on the role of the psoas in Pilates and yoga, The Vital Psoas shows readers how to release this muscle to create balance, harmony, and freedom of movement.

A propos du livre

Revue de presse :

This book has enlightened and assisted me in my own personal and professional evolutionary process, and I feel that any reader, after taking this journey with the author, will be able to add a layer of knowledge and enlightenment on their own path to a better understanding of optimal health and function. --Gary Mascilak, D.C., P.T., C.S.C.S

This beautifully illustrated book shows the reader how to alleviate lower back pain, strengthen the core, correct posture, reduce trauma, and open energy channels. --Embody magazine

The Vital Psoas Muscle is a nice combination of physical and energetics.

It emphasizes the importance of the psoas as a keystone muscle and its relationship to other muscles and functions within the body. Working with the Psoas muscle can correct posture, alleviate back pain, open energy channels, strengthen the core and reduce trauma.

The book includes clear anatomy, detailed drawings, exercises and stretches, and a fact or fiction section to clarify information.

The second part of the book focuses on energetics with breathing, emotions and chakras. It also incorporates anatomy and exercises. It is the best of both worlds that anyone with a number of conditions may benefit from. --Massage World magazine

Biographie de l'auteur :

JO ANN STAUGAARD-JONES is a certified Pilates and yoga instructor with a master's degree in dance and education. She received degrees from the University of Kansas and New York University before pursuing a career as a performer, choreographer, teacher, and movement scientist.

She currently teaches interactive movement workshops across the United States.

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Lotus Publishing
• Date d'édition: 2012
• ISBN 10: 1905367244
• ISBN 13: 9781905367245
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 128