Description

Hip stability and flexibility are integral to the health of the whole body.  An issue with the hips can move up or down the physical body (the kinematic chain) affecting backs, knees, ankles, shoulders, the hips themselves and even the ability to take a deep breath causing anxiety and even panic attacks.  Learning how to build strength in this area helps create a more elastic muscle that will be more willing to stretch.  In this workshop, we will explore two of the main muscles of the hips- the Psoas (hip flexor) and the Piriformis (Hip Abductor and lateral rotator).  When strong and healthy the Psoas and Piriformis can improve back, hip and knee stability, the psoas being a key element of the core muscles of the body, can even promote deeper breathing. But do you really know how to activate them? Should you try and stretch them? Or is it all about strength? 

This workshop is designed to teach you how to connect with the Psoas and Piriformis through breath, theory, practice, and visualisation. It is suitable for yoga teachers, students or those interested in increasing their A&P knowledge of this critical group of muscles. 

Roberta Jesson has been a yoga teacher for 21 years and is a BWY Experienced DCT & FCT, specialising in Foundation, Certificate, and Diploma teacher training. Roberta has a strong passion for anatomy and physiology, honed through a decade of teaching yoga in a physiotherapy practice. She enjoys sharing her knowledge through engaging anatomical workshops. Roberta offers online and in-person classes in Oxford, runs BWY Certificate and Diploma Courses, and leads an annual spring retreat to Puglia, Italy.

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What to Bring

Yoga mat and own equipment. Additional bricks, blocks and belts can be supplied