By Ashish
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Low lunge, also known as Anjaneyasana, involves stepping one foot forward into a deep lunge while keeping the back knee on the ground. This pose effectively stretches the psoas muscle, promoting hip flexibility and relieving tension in the lower back
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Vrksasana, or Tree Pose, involves balancing on one leg while placing the sole of the other foot against the inner thigh or calf. This pose challenges the psoas for stability and strengthens the leg muscles, enhancing posture and concentration.
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Navasana, or Boat Pose, requires sitting on the floor, lifting the legs, and balancing on the sitting bones. While strengthening the core, it also engages the psoas, contributing to improved abdominal and hip strength.
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Baddha Konasana involves sitting with the soles of your feet together, allowing the knees to drop outward. This pose provides a deep stretch to the psoas, hips, and groins, enhancing hip mobility and flexibility.
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Setu Bandhasana, or Bridge Pose, entails lying on your back, bending your knees, and lifting your hips off the floor. While strengthening the glutes and lower back, it also stretches and engages the psoas, aiding in overall spinal health and stability.
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In this pose, you lie on your back, bend one knee, and bring it towards your chest while holding it with your hands. This gentle stretch targets the psoas and lower back, providing relief from tension and improving hip flexibility.
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Kneel with your shins and tops of the feet on the floor, then reach back to grasp your heels. Ustrasana stretches the psoas and opens the chest and shoulders while increasing spine flexibility.
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Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana involves lifting one leg and holding the big toe with your hand while standing. This pose stretches the psoas and hamstrings, enhancing leg flexibility and balance.
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These yoga poses effectively target the psoas muscle, helping to both stretch and strengthen it. Regular practice can improve hip flexibility, alleviate lower back pain, and promote overall lower body strength and stability.