Karen Duke Therapy & Yoga

25/05/2014

Please note that there will be no yoga on Wednesday 28th May at Redkite Muaythai & Fitness Studio, 53 Fylde Road, Preston. Back to normal the following week 4th June 3.30 - 4.30pm. All welcome.

25/05/2014

The basic function of the psoas is as a hip flexor, it draws the thigh upwards, bending your leg at the hip to initiate a step when you walk.
The psoas is balanced by the muscles of the lower back -the erector spinae. When the psoas is tight these muscles cannot work as intended and become weak.
The posas is also a support structure stabilising the spine and also influences the tilt of the pelvis.
To release the psoas lie on your back with your knees bent at a 45 degree angle and your feet hip width apart flat on the floor , head at centre with forehead roughly level with the chin, arms by the side of the body, spine neutral. Let gravitydo the work of releasing the psoas. You can hold this for 10 to 20 minutes.

The ever popular psoas muscle. What is the psoas muscle? Where does the psoas muscle attach? What are the actions of the psoas muscle? Find out here.

16/05/2014

Hello, I am Karen Duke.
Welcome to my Therapy Yoga site.
I plan to inform you about up to date articles which may help you with your health & well-being.
I have clinic days at The Mandala Preston on Mondays and Fridays but can also arrange another time if this is not convenient.