Yoga Poses to Stretch and Strengthen the Psoas
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The psoas is a core muscle that gets short and weak from too much sitting, leading to back pain. These ten yoga poses work to stretch and strengthen it.
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Yoga Poses to Stretch and Strengthen the Psoas