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The Psoas Book [Paperback]

Liz Koch (Author)
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Publication Date: May 1, 1997
The Psoas Book is a comprehensive guide to the iliopsoas muscle, and its profound influence on the body/mind/emotions. Easy to read The Psoas Book covers information gathered about the core muscle of the human body called the psoas (so-as), and is essential reading for anyone interested in health, wellness, and movement.

The Psoas Book provides a great resource for the layperson offering self-help understanding, and simple ideas for eliminating low back, knee, pelvic, and hip tension. For the professional it is a one-of-a-kind educational resource, and is required reading at University Dance & Movement Programs, Massage Schools, Yoga Educational Trainings and Pilates & Fitness Continuing Education. Purchased for over 28 years by laypersons and professionals alike, The Psoas Book is a must read for anyone interested in health, healing, movement, bodywork, massage, fitness, dance, yoga, Pilates, sports, martial arts, somatics, psychology, voice, nursing, plus pregnancy & birth.

Chapters include:
  1. Location
  2. Function
  3. Effects
  4. Childhood Conditioning
  5. Women's Cycles
  6. The Fear Reflex
  7. Releasing The Psoas
  8. Approaches to the Psoas
  9. Applications

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About the Author

Liz Koch is an international somatic educator, psoas aficionado and the creator of Core Awareness™, focusing on fostering conscious awareness for expanding human potential. With 30 years experience working with and specializing in the iliopsoas, Liz Koch is recognized in the bodywork and fitness professions as an authority on the core muscle. Liz is the author of The Psoas Book, Unraveling Scoliosis CD, Core Awareness; Enhancing Yoga, Pilates, Exercise & Dance, and The Psoas & Back Pain CD.  Her articles are featured in Yoga Journal, Massage Magazine, Midwifery Today, Massage & Bodywork, Vegetarian Times, Positive Health (UK), and Yoga & Health (UK). Author/Educator Liz Koch is approved by the USA National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB), as a continuing education provider and is a member of the International Movement Educators Association (IMA).

Product Details

  • Paperback: 85 pages
  • Publisher: Guinea Pig Pubns; Second Edition edition (May 1, 1997)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0965794407
  • ISBN-13: 978-0965794404
  • Product Dimensions: 0.4 x 0.4 x 0.4 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #81,718 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Liz Koch
Liz Koch is an international teacher & author with 30 years experience working with and specializing in the iliopsoas muscle. Educating both lay and professionals around the world, she is recognized by colleagues in the movement, wellness and fitness professions as an authority on the core muscle of the human body.

Her writing is featured in Yoga Journal, Positive Health, Massage & Bodywork, Vegetarian Time, Yoga & Health, Midwifery Today, and Massage Magazine as well as numerous small health & wellness publications. A health correspondent for the Santa Cruz Sentinel Newspaper Liz writes twice a month for the Health & Fitness Section. Articles maybe found by searching Liz Koch in the archives at The Santa Cruz Sentinel.

Liz is the author of The Psoas Book, Core Awareness: Enhancing Yoga, Pilates, Exercise & Dance, Unraveling Scoliosis CD and the creator of Core Awareness™, a somatic approach to deepening the experience of the human core. Beginning with the core muscle, the iliopsoas, Core Awareness™ focuses attention on sensation as a means of maturing and developing the proprioceptive nervous system (responsible for skeletal alignment, balance and orientation).

Liz is recognized by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB), as an approved continuing education provider. She is a member of the International Movement Educators Association (IMA).

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104 of 108 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
In this book, Liz Koch brings together information and insight about the iliopsoas muscle that you can't find anywhere else.

As a professional bodyworker and movement educator for over 25 years, I've met many people - clients, chiropractors, physical therapists, dancers, practitioners of yoga and other somatic therapists - who recognize the importance of the psoas muscle for optimal postural alignment, back health, and over-all well-being. Very few of them, however, can explain the significant and complex relationships that the psoas has with other muscle groups, with our internal organs, and with our emotional experience. And even fewer know how to adequately release their own psoas tension, to fascilitate optimal psoas tone, or to teach others these essential skills.

Liz Koch has spent over 20 years exploring this muscle and its influence, and she generously shares her extraordinary discoveries with us in her book. There are many drawings that help to clarify the text, which not only covers the basics, like location and function of the psoas, but extends into self-care exercises and application of these ideas to everyday considerations, like what kind of shoes or chairs or sports can support psoas health. There's also an entire section addressing the role of the psoas in women's cycles, pregnancy and menopause.

This book is a revelation! I recommend it to anyone who is searching for the keys to self-awareness and more vibrant health.

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43 of 45 people found the following review helpful
Right on the mark! February 18, 2003
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Format:Paperback
This book places a plethora of information around a very specific subject right at your fingertips. I have discovered much information that I can use on my own body as I move to eliminate low back pain. As a mother I found it very informative in regards to allowing children to develop at their own pace; why not to put them in exersaucers, etc from the perspective of the psoas muscle. It is definitely something else to consider if you are experiencing low back pain, menstrual cramps, infertility, etc. Releasing the psoas will not be a cure-all for every body, but this book provides some interesting food for thought! I plan to use a lot of the information on fear and the psoas with my prenatal yoga classes as an extra tool for helping expectant parents with labor and childbirth. Admittedly an editor could address the spelling errors, etc. but the content is valuable and thought-provoking if you can simply release projecting perfectionism onto the author and appreciate her hard work, 20+ years of experience with and passion for this very important muscle!
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43 of 47 people found the following review helpful
This book is fantastic! July 27, 2002
Format:Paperback
Liz Koch's book is jam-packed with information on an often overlooked but very important muscle. The book was recommended to me by a Rolfer, and I was amazed at how much more there is to our bodies and their functioning than what we know. Liz Koch explains in easy-to-understand language how the psoas encompasses all aspects of our lives. This book is great for anyone with a lumbar lordosis (overarched lower back). I've been doing the exercises in the book for several months and have noticed an improvement in my posture and movement. I highly recommend "The Psoas Book!!"
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worth the money
A little dry. But the information is surprizing, and presented clearly.

Trying out the exercises actually worked!
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