Psoas Muscle: The Connection Point of Body and Soul

In a yoga practice, moving with awareness and maintaining our physical balance depends on the cooperation of muscles and structures that we usually cannot see on the surface. Among these deep
structures, the ''psoas muscle'', one of the most critical muscles for both the physical and emotional balance of the body, draws attention. Beyond being just a muscle, the psoas can be thought of as a bridge that provides the deepest balance in our body.

Psoas: Not Just a Physical Structure

The psoas is the deepest stability muscle of the body, starting from the lower part of the spine and extending to the inner part of the hip and connecting to the upper leg bones. As the ''single muscle'' that connects the upper and lower parts of our body, this muscle plays a role in many of our movements, from our posture to our walking, from sitting to running.
The psoas muscle does not only support physical movements; it is also effective in our emotional health due to its close connection with the nervous system. In intense stress and tension situations, the contraction of the psoas muscle triggers the "fight or flight" response in the body. Therefore, the stress accumulations brought about by daily life create tension in the psoas, and the long-term contraction of this muscle leads to physical and mental imbalances over time.

Emotional and Energetic Effects of the Psoas

The psoas muscle is also known as the "muscle of the soul". It is named this because it is one of the muscles that carry the most tension, trauma-related effects and emotional burden in our body. Many of us cannot even find time to take a deep breath in the hustle and bustle of daily life; however, the psoas opens a door for us to release this tension deep in the body. The gradual relaxation of the psoas during meditation and deep relaxation provides not only physical but also spiritual relief.
A healthy and balanced psoas contributes to the regulation of the nervous system. A
psoas muscle provides balance in the center of our body and directly affects our mental and emotional harmony. In cases of long-term tension and shortening, an imbalance occurs in the deep structure of our body, which can cause various problems such as back pain, posture disorders, neck and shoulder pain. At the same time, mental
symptoms such as respiratory problems, emotional tension, and even feeling depressed can also occur.

Why Should We Make an Effort for the Balance of the Psoas Muscle?

A healthy psoas muscle is one of the cornerstones of physical harmony. Thanks to the flexibility and balance of this muscle, a more comfortable posture, a strong spine and a balanced nervous system are provided. At the same time, maintaining the physical balance of the psoas increases our physical mobility and provides a freer range of motion in daily life.
Focusing on the psoas in yoga practices not only increases physical flexibility, but also serves as a tool for achieving emotional balance. The healthy stretching and relaxation of the psoas directly contributes to our mental and spiritual health, because it helps us release the emotional tensions that have accumulated in our bodies.

Deepening with the Psoas: A Physical and Spiritual Journey

Working on the psoas muscle is not only a physical experience, but also a spiritual journey. Every work done on this muscle relaxes the body while also providing mental release and relief. Stretching the psoas correctly helps to release the stress, emotional tensions and fatigue that have accumulated in our daily lives.

Therefore, understanding the importance of the psoas muscle and working with this deep structure helps us to achieve not only our physical health but also our spiritual balance. A healthy psoas increases the quality of life and supports physical harmony and balance.