Deep Hip Release: Targeting the Psoas- Weekly Advanced Class 404

This 40-minute class is dedicated to yoga poses that lengthen and release the psoas muscle. The psoas is one of the primary hip flexors, located deep within the body, linking the lumbar spine to the inner thigh at the femur. It plays a key role in flexing the hip, stabilising the spine, and lifting the leg toward the torso. In modern life, long hours of sitting at desks or computers often cause the psoas to become shortened and tight. This can contribute to lower back pain, hip discomfort, and postural imbalances, and may limit access to deeper yoga poses, particularly backbends. The sequence begins with variations of Virabhadrasana I (Warrior Pose I), which are progressively adapted to target and lengthen the psoas. The practice then builds toward variations of Eka Pada Rajakapotasana (One-Legged King Pigeon Pose), which not only stretch the psoas but also address the broader hip flexor group and quadriceps. This class is ideal for anyone experiencing psoas-related issues, or for practitioners aiming to improve mobility in this vital area and expand their capacity for more advanced asanas.