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[catallenyoga]

Ooooh. Aaaaaaah. Swinging Psoas. I do this exercise for 2 reasons: psoas and fun. I feel like a kid again when I do it. And my psoas releases. If you’re interested in doing this, stand on elevation. Put your hand on the wall and keep it there to help with balance. This exercise doesn’t work as well if you’re struggling to balance. Breathe steadily and relax the jaw and eyes throughout. Swing the leg back and forth, relaxing the leg, focusing on the back swing (extension). Align the ASIS and pubic bone vertically throughout the swinging action. So if your hip starts turning out or your pubic bone goes way back, reduce the range of motion in the leg. Repeat each side and you’ll notice how your foot gradually gets lower toward the ground. Be patient. Most importantly, have fun 🤗 This exercise was informative as much as it was transformative. It informed me on how I habitually walk and use my hips (or not use them) and gave me the visceral feedback to make subtle changes that have made a huge difference in my practice (and my walking!!!). Yes, it’s helped my Piking - specifically, the lifting up aspect. Unless Swinging Psoas hurts you, I invite you to give this a go ❤️ Shoutout to Heather Strauch, an amazing PT in Norwalk, CT. #learnandthenlearnsomemore #gravitysurfing #psoas and #butt #walkinharmony #pikeinharmony