The Great Connector: Psoas and Resilience

THE PSOAS IS THE GREAT CONNECTOR, a powerful myofascial structure bridging the body from back to front, top to bottom, core to periphery, spine to limbs and spirit to Earth. Hidden deep within the body, this “buried treasure” has powerful physical effects and also subtly affects your entire being. Its multidimensional influences range from how you breathe and digest to your capacity for grounding, wholeness and authenticity. The psoas holds more than just physical tension; it is the primary myofascial structure involved in protective strategies of the nervous system in the face of perceived threat. As a repository for your flight or fight responses, it bridges the somatic and the emotional realms, influencing your sense of groundedness and safety in the world. In this workshop, we will use experiential anatomy, somatic inquiry, and yoga therapy tools to gently and sensitively access the psoas and initiate a process of deep healing and inner transformation on multidimensional levels. By cultivating interoceptive awareness of the psoas through a developmental protocol developed by Leila, a spontaneous inner “resourcing” can arise. This psoas protocol can also assist in resolving back pain, pelvic instability, digestive issues and a multitude of other physical conditions. Material will be drawn from Leila’s books Experiential Anatomy, Therapeutic Applications of Embodied Movement and Awareness and Pathways to a Centered Body co-authored with Donna Farhi.