The Vital Psoas Muscle: Connecting Physical, Emotional, and Spiritual Well-Being

Description: The Vital Psoas Muscle by Jo Ann Staugaard-Jones Full-color alternative approach to understanding and balancing the most important skeletal muscle in the body, aimed at the layperson as well as the professional body practitioner concerned with core strengthening and psoas-related back, hip, knee, and pelvic tension issues FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Full-color alternative approach to understanding and balancing the most important skeletal muscle in the body, aimed at the layperson as well as the professional body practitioner concerned with core strengthening and psoas-related back, hip, knee, and pelvic tension issues Author Biography Jo Ann Staugaard-Jones is a professor of kinesiology and dance. She is a certified Pilates and yoga instructor with a masters degree in dance and education, and received degrees at the University of Kansas and New York University before pursuing a career as a performer, choreographer, teacher, and movement scientist. She currently teaches interactive movement workshops across the U.S. and sponsors international holistic retreats. Table of Contents Partial Table of Contents: Foreword by Gary Mascilak, D.C., P.T., C.S.C.S. Part I: The Physical Aspect Chapter 1 Anatomy & Biomechanics of the Psoas Area Chapter 2 Maintaining a Healthy Psoas Chapter 3 The Strain of Lower Back Pain Chapter 4 The Psoas and Pilates Part II The Psoas and Emotions Chapter 5 The Connections Chapter 6 When the Psoas Strikes Back Part III The Psoas and Spirituality - "Energetic" Anatomy Chapter 7 What Do We Know? Chapter 8 The Psoas and Chakra 1 "Kinesthetic Balance" Chapter 9 The Psoas and Chakra 2 "Flow Like Water" Chapter 10 The Psoas and Chakra "Function Meets Breath" Bibliography Index Review "This book has enlightened and assisted me in my own personal and professional evolutionary process, and I feel that any reader, after taking this journey with the author, will be able to add a layer of knowledge and enlightenment on their own path to a better understanding of optimal health and function." —Gary Mascilak, D.C., P.T., C.S.C.S"The Vital Psoas Muscle considers this specific muscle, located in the front hip joint and lower spine and critical for postural alignment, movement and overall well-being. It tells how to solve lower back pain and reduce trauma through understanding the physical, emotional and spiritual ramifications of this muscle, offering in-depth illustrations and key stretching and strengthening routines that incorporate the use of yoga or pilates." —Midwest Book Review Review Quote "This book has enlightened and assisted me in my own personal and professional evolutionary process, and I feel that any reader, after taking this journey with the author, will be able to add a layer of knowledge and enlightenment on their own path to a better understanding of optimal health and function." -Gary Mascilak, D.C., P.T., C.S.C.S "The Vital Psoas Muscle considers this specific muscle, located in the front hip joint and lower spine and critical for postural alignment, movement and overall well-being. It tells how to solve lower back pain and reduce trauma through understanding the physical, emotional and spiritual ramifications of this muscle, offering in-depth illustrations and key stretching and strengthening routines that incorporate the use of yoga or pilates." - Midwest Book Review Details ISBN1583944583 Author Jo Ann Staugaard-Jones Short Title VITAL PSOAS MUSCLE Pages 128 Language English ISBN-10 1583944583 ISBN-13 9781583944585 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 613.718 Year 2012 Publication Date 2012-08-21 Country of Publication United States Subtitle Connecting Physical, Emotional, and Spiritual Well-Being Imprint North Atlantic Books,U.S. Place of Publication Berkeley, CA AU Release Date 2012-08-21 NZ Release Date 2012-08-21 US Release Date 2012-08-21 UK Release Date 2012-08-21 Publisher North Atlantic Books,U.S. Illustrations 80 4-COLOR PHOTOS & ILLUS. Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:44692243;

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