What an accomplishment! Clearly written and beautifully illustrated, Pathways to a Centered Body is must read for yoga students and teachers seeking the understand the body’s most mysterious muscle, the psoas. With clarity, gentleness and thoroughness, Donna Farhi and Leila Stuart illuminate the psoas muscle’s central role in core stability, breathing, and functional movement.
Farhi is a long time contributor to the yoga community. Her first books, The Breathing Book and Body And Spirit have been on my bookshelf for more than fifteen years! I just love her work. She is approachable, knowledgeable, generous and humble. In her new book, she and Stark display a wonderful gift for making anatomy relevant and easy to understand (being an anatomy geek, this is something that I appreciate).
However, while Pathways to a Centered Body includes an abundance of fascinating anatomical information, the heart of this book is imminently practical. Their six-phase process for psoas rehabilitation is comprised of thoughtful exercises designed to improve the functionality and health of this key stabilizer. Each exercise is supported with photos and step by step explanations. Exercise sets are compiled into sequences that can be used for an at-home practice.
If you are interested in expanding your understanding of core connection from the inside out, consider checking out this lovely new work. A perfect blend of practice and theory, Pathways to a Centered Body will shift your relationship to your psoas – and to yourself.
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