Psoas Facts for Therapists: 1. It’s your only muscle connecting your spine to your legs. – The psoas major originates from T12–L5 and inserts on the lesser trochanter of the femur. No other muscle does that. It bridges the core and the legs—literally. 2. It might store emotional stress. – Some somatic therapists and movement specialists call it the “muscle of the soul” due to its deep fascial connections and role in the fight-or-flight response. (Vagus nerve and psoas have proximity through the

How to Gently Release Tension Hiding in Your Psoas — the Most Important Muscle for Posture Start by lying down with your hands out to your sides. Place one leg at 90° on a chair or bench, while the other rests straight on a suitcase or bench. Hold for 10 minutes on each side. At first, you may notice a curve in your lower back — a sign of tight hip flexors. As your back plants into the floor, it’s a sign they’re settling in and realigning your pelvis. This is the position I show all the time — i