The New Psoas Release Party! May 2026
A foundational passive release.
The psoas is often called the most important muscle in the body because it serves as the main engine for walking and holds us upright while standing. FitzGordon argues that a muscle full of tension cannot simply be "stretched" free; instead, you must learn to the tension and trauma before the muscle can truly lengthen. Key Concepts from the Text The NEW Psoas Release Party!
is an updated book and workshop series by Jonathan FitzGordon , founder of CoreWalking . Originally born as a workshop over a decade ago, this "new" edition has been significantly expanded to help readers address chronic pain by understanding the body's "wonder muscle"—the psoas. Why the "Psoas Release Party"? A foundational passive release
Issues with a tight psoas are linked to lower back pain, joint discomfort, and even nervous system disturbances. Key Concepts from the Text is an updated
Modern lifestyles—like sitting in car seats and wearing restrictive shoes—constrict the psoas. Cultivating somatic awareness is the first step to "sensing its messages" and allowing it to open up.