Lori's Yoga

02/05/2026

02/05/2026

See ya Thursday, 5:30pm
Westminster College
McKelvey’s Lakeview Room

01/27/2026

Yoga class at Westminster College is CANCELED for this week ~ Thursday, January 29, 2026

See you all back at McKelvey’s Lakeview room next week, February 5th
💙🤍🙏🏼

(also, yoga class is canceled for February 19th)

01/23/2026

You all know how I obsess about stretching this muscle in my yoga classes. 🙏🏼

🌹👍🌹🗑️ THE BODY’S EMOTIONAL TRASH BIN

Have you ever taken a yoga class and, when deeply opening your hips, suddenly felt like crying for no reason?
You’re not crazy. You’ve touched your psoas. 😮‍💨

The Psoas Major is the deepest hip flexor muscle.
Physically, it allows you to lift your leg to walk.
Neurologically, it is the fight-or-flight muscle 🏃‍♂️⚡

When you feel fear or stress, the brain sends a signal:
“Curl up to protect the organs!”
The psoas contracts instantly.

😰 THE MODERN PROBLEM

We live in chronic stress:
📧 emails
🚗 traffic
📰 constant news

But we never run or fight. We stay seated.
That “escape energy” gets trapped in the psoas.

Over time, the muscle becomes:
• Chronically tense
• Short
• Dry

Because the adrenal glands (adrenaline) sit right above the kidneys and rest on the psoas, a tight psoas constantly stimulates them — keeping you in a permanent state of alert and background anxiety ⚠️🧠

🔓 FREEING THE PSOAS

Releasing the psoas isn’t just about easing lower back pain.
It’s about emptying the emotional recycling bin of the last 10 years 🧹💭

🌿 VITALIZATE TIP (The Release)

Constructive Rest Pose
👉 Don’t force a stretch if you’re very tense.

1️⃣ Lie on your back on the floor
2️⃣ Bend your knees and place your feet on the ground, hip-width apart
3️⃣ Let your knees gently fall toward each other (resting)
4️⃣ Place your hands on your lower belly 🤍

Stay there for 10–15 minutes ⏳
Gravity will allow the femur to “drop” into the hip socket, and the psoas will release on its own.

You may feel:
✨ Trembling
🔥 Warmth

Let it happen.

🧠 CONNECTION

Your psoas connects your legs to your spine — and your survival instincts to your nervous system.

📚 Source:
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
“Psoas muscle and lumbar spine stability”
Liz Koch – The Psoas Book

01/20/2026

***Gentle Reminder***
this week and next 1/22 & 1/29 ~
Yoga class will be in the lobby of Orr Auditorium 🧘🏼‍♀️🧘🏻🧘🏽‍♀️🧘🏾

Also, more yoga mats are ordered for WC students!💙🤍👏🏼

This week’s focus is neck and upper body. Restore and Reset 🙏🏼

01/02/2026

Yoga classes at Westminster College will be starting soon. Stay tuned.💙🤍

Trikonasana (Triangle Pose)

Open your chest, lengthen both sides of the body, and keep the legs strong and active. Avoid collapsing the torso or bending the knee just to reach the floor—use a block if needed and focus on alignment, balance, and steady breathing.

12/20/2025

Taking care of your mental well-being goes beyond just relaxation techniques—it’s about taking small, yet powerful actions to soothe your nervous system. From the calming effects of hugs to the stress-relief of yoga and laughter, there are countless natural ways to find peace in your day. These practices don’t just benefit the mind, but can rejuvenate your body and soul as well.

Engaging in grounding activities like walking barefoot on grass or pet therapy can reconnect us to the Earth and offer relief from stress. Whether it's cold exposure or simply practicing deep breathing, your nervous system can find its balance naturally.

These free regulators are powerful tools that anyone can incorporate into their life. Embrace these holistic practices for a calmer, healthier you.🌸🧘‍♀️

12/02/2025

**Update**
(This class will be in the library computer lab.)

Our last class of 2025!
Thursday, December 4

See ya there!👌🏼

11/15/2025

You can catch us at :50 💙🤍

Only 2 more yoga classes this semester at Westminster College, New Wilmington, PA

Join us! 5:30pm!

11/10/2025

Victoria: Gramma, will you teach me Cobra pose?
Me: I’d love to!

Join me at Westminster College!
(only 3 classes left this semester)
Thursday November 13, 20, and December 4
5:30pm
WC students and staff/Free
Public/$10
McKelvey Campus Center

11/08/2025

Ooooo I love this!