Six simple ways to s-t-r-e-t-c-h your way to feeling better.

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To help, ahead youll discover six stretches that work wonders for your psoas muscle.

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Lift your torso up and keep your back knee down.

For visualizations sake, think of this as your classic post-workout lunge stretch.

Hold the position for 15-20 seconds before switching.

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One way to modify this movement is to bring your knee all the way down to the floor.

Expert tip:Opielowski points out that the psoas is fascially connected to the respiratory diaphragm.

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Say hello to one of my (and Liglers) all-time favorite psoas stretches.

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If youre willing to lie down in the name of your psoas, this is the stretch for you.

From there, grab your left ankle with your left hand.

Sometimes stretching out your psoas is as simple as getting into the swing of things.

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Opielowski says to place a yoga block about a foot away from a wall.

Hover your right leg and gently swing your leg back and forth.

Keep your hip points level.

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Switch legs after about 45 seconds, repeating the process until you feel adequately stretched.

Ligler recommends this stretch for people looking for something a bit more intermediate.

Squeeze your glutes to tuck your tailbone, ensuring your spine is in full contact with the floor.

This is another stretch you’re free to do laying down.

Lie on your back and bend your knees to a 90-degree angle, Opielowski begins.

Cross your right ankle over your left knee and walk your left foot out to the left.

Slowly lower your knees to the right and hold for seven to 10 breaths before switching.

Another option is to modify the stretch by keeping your legs outstretched.

Ready for a more comfortable body?

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