Body Intelligence – Finding ease for the lower back, 6: the back and the psoas muscle
by josefine | Jun 6, 2025
In this Micro Pause we explore the relationship between the lower back and the iliopsoas muscle. The iliopsoas muscle is the main muscle that connects the upper and the lower body. Its a long muscle, and its located deep within the body. It goes from the lower back all the way to the thigh bone, or bones, because you do of course have to iliopsoas muscles, one on each side. If it is tense it may pull on the lower back, creating a sense of compression. For every step you take the psoas muscles are trained! Every time you walk you will both stretch and engage the iliopsoas muscles, simply by letting them do what they are designed to do. The more time you spend sitting down, the shorter, weaker and more tense they will become.
Wave with legs wide and lunge
A full body Micro Pause to energise and increase circulation throughout the body. We are working with spinal waves in three different positions to really get into all layers of the lower back.
Chair pose on a chair
A Micro Pause to build some heat and raise the energy level. The yoga position Utkatasana helps decompress the lower back and builds strength throughout the body.
A wide legged side stretch
A Micro Pause which is great when you just need a quick stretching out and opening of the body. We make a side stretch with the legs wide for support.
