Best Psoas & Diaphragm Exercise for Improved Breathing

The psoas and diaphragm are BFFs (Breath Friends Forever).

The deep fascial joint that unites the psoas and the diaphragm is called the medial arcuate ligament. Because of this fascial relationship, the tension in the psoas can restrict deep diaphragmatic breathing, and conversely, the inability to take a deep belly breath can inhibit hip function.

Jill breaks down the anatomical structures, then invites you to the ground for an embodied exploration of the relationship between these myofascial structures using the diaphragm vacuum and its variations to help you feel into the deep psoas/ diaphragm (BFF) connection of the medial arcuate ligament.

[abooswalehmosafeer]

So much I am ignorant of, so much youtube makes available to us.Yet the yogi in the old days, hundreds of years back knew and were aware of all those Body and Soul intricacies.Thank you to Yogi of very long time ago.

[TerrapinJack]

This is so much more helpful than just saying "breathe into your belly"

Thank you so much

[LitHouseTieDye]

My whole life makes sense now. Seriously. I've been putting the pieces together for awhile but this really explains so much. I recently had surgeries for 2 issues concerning my diaphragm I had adhesions attaching my diaphragm and liver and then I had Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome when the ligament is slightly hooked and creates all sorts of issues. Before I knew I had all this I was attempting to "fix" myself with yoga and diet but when I got to stretching my psoas all kinds of things started going funky. NOW it ALL makes sense. As I begin my long recovery I am very grateful for this information. It will help me very much moving forward. I would say, "I wish I knew this 2 years ago" but all good things in all good time. I learned about it today and it's just the right time. Thank you so much.

[ashleighmckenzie]

This is such a great video and stretch!! thank you!

[supersingot]

Very nice in-depth explanation ! That's the kind of conrent I'm looking for on Youtube.

[francinegryspeerdt]

Many thanks for this!!!! great exercice and very well explained !

[anteye]

Thanks that has made a great difference.

[Poniella]

This is exactly the education I need. Thank you ❤️🙏🏼

[loralynnstorm]

Wow! That felt awesome, thank you! I've been struggling with on & off silent reflux, and am starting to realize that my diaphragm is constantly tight (chest breathing instead of diaphragmatic breathing). I also have had on & off sciatic pain...I had no IDEA my hips and my breathing could be connected, so this is just brilliant. Thank you, I'm going to keep practicing this stretch!

[jaimebrinkley]

Thank you so much for sharing about that connection! I have issues often with my diaphragm and psoas muscle, but I didn't know they fed into each other😳 This will be very helpful!🙏

[ademirj]

Thank you Miss.
This is a very important information.

[andytan]

Thank you so much for your video, finally I'm able to exercise my diaphragm & psaos at the same time. It relieved the pressure over my QL area. Thanks it's really helpful.

[SlickClicks]

This was absolutely awesome. Never knew about that psoas connection and I'm dying to try out the stretch

[smartstrng]

Love the information, thanks for sharing!!

[NeelJ]

Thank you for the video. This video is what I needed. This is going to save my life, literally. 🤗🤗

[coachrusso]

Love love love it! You want to see a gifted teacher in action well here you go!

[romanomoller]

Thank you, pleasure to watch. Very helpfull ❤

[loroca]

I have had pain in my right hip flexor and buttock and i think that led to some indigestion/constipation... I did some of the exercises in this series for like 20 minutes and the next morning I feel so much better! OMG thank you so so much this is so informative and generous.

[cosmogang]

WOW I havent done this exercise in ages. Felt so good. Thank you

[theprofessionalpeer]

In the 5:38 minutes you took to show and explain the exercise and how to perform it, you have unlocked a problem I've been seeing Chiropractors, Massage Therapists and doctors for. Thanks so much for uncovering the mystery of tightness, how to fix it and how it relates to my left diaphragm issue and psoas problems. Greatly, appreciated!!!