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 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 knowledge of this critical group of muscles leading to healthier Hips!  Approved course with CPD points for Yoga Teachers.

Cost: £45 Book here

Roberta Jesson has been a yoga teacher for 20 years and is a BWY Experienced DCT & FCT teaching foundation, basic and advanced teacher training for the BWY. She is also the BWY Teacher Training Officer, representative for the BWYQ and the EU representative. She has a particular interest in anatomy and physiology having taught Yoga in a physio practice for the last 10 years. She loves sharing her knowledge in anatomical workshops. She teaches online and face to face classes in Oxford, runs BWY Certificate & Diploma Courses and takes a yearly spring retreat to Puglia, Italy.  Next BWY Certificate course commences Spring 2025.