Stalking Wild Psoas | Liz Koch
This may be the most poetic book on the anatomy of the human body that I have read to date.
Stress and tension are simply part of life. We have an innate ability to cope with them, to then relax and return to homeostasis. Yet, our system often gets thrown off balance due to overload from intense experiences or ongoing stress. This can lead to physical and emotional complaints that can be quite challenging.
But what if they no longer feel like a burden, but an invitation?
An invitation to discover what the body is trying to tell us. A chance to find resilience, to grow—if we take the time to slow down and listen to what our body is communicating.
When tension builds up, your body speaks. Tightness in your neck, shoulders, or lower back. Headaches that won't go away. Clenched jaws. Difficulty sleeping, fatigue quietly creeping in. Digestive issues can also be a sign of stress. You feel out of balance—irritable or anxious. Maybe you withdraw, closing yourself off…
With body-oriented methods like Pralaya Yoga and TRE® (Tension & Trauma Releasing Exercises), you learn to gradually release often unconscious tension, break old patterns, and find deeper rest. This can also support the healing of trauma, (chronic) stress, and burnout. Yoga and TRE® don't just help you reconnect with your body—which is not a given after intense experiences or prolonged stress—but also reduce physical complaints. Your nervous system calms down, your energy flows more freely, and you experience greater balance—in both body and life.
You learn not only to discharge tension but also to dose, regulate, and sense what feels good enough for you right now.
Discover how I can guide you toward more relaxation, balance, and resilience, and how we can work together to reduce stress and the related physical and emotional symptoms.
"It's not the events that cause the damage of our health. It's how we respond on them".
David Berceli
This may be the most poetic book on the anatomy of the human body that I have read to date.
"Anatomy Trains" by Thomas W. Myers is like a precious guide to the fascinating world of our bodies, and I can't emphasize enough how foundational it was for my yoga teacher training and the development of Pralaya Yoga sequences and workshops! 🗺️💫
"The Key Muscles of Yoga" by Ray Long was an essential guide in my journey to becoming a yoga teacher, in terms of anatomy. Honestly, this book has taken my yoga game to a whole new level! 🧘♀️💪
Who might think that even very "ordinary" events, such as a medical treatment, or a fall with your bike, incidents that are "unimportant" or forgotten, can have substantial repercussions. That they can cause a traumatic reaction later in life, depending on how the child / adolescent / adult experiences them at the time they occur.