The transversus, I call the “king of the core” because to me it has a more yang or masculine role. While the psoas senses and sends us messages about the integrity of our center, the transverse is a key stabilizer! It provides protection and stability to the spine so when we move through our asanas and daily activities, we do so more safely and more effectively.

By cultivating core awareness and healthy psoas, we are first reconnecting with the life force, allowing it to flow through the bones, muscles, and joints. Consequently, ease and buoyancy are introduced to our movement and asana practice. A functional psoas muscle can enhance joint integrity, muscular tone, breathing, healthy organ functioning, and core stability.