Are you or your students navigating daily or reoccurring pain in the hips and low back? It is likely your hip flexors, the psoas and iliacus, that are the culprits. The hip flexors connect the upper body to the lower body and almost everyone has issues here, whether they know it or not. These deep core muscles influence the stability and function of the spine, pelvis, and hips. Muscle imbalances here can throw off one’s ability to fully participate in the activities of everyday living. While some people are somewhat familiar with the psoas’ role in structural pain and may know poses or exercises that affect it, few understand the power of releasing its sister muscle, the iliacus. Unlocking the iliacus is the missing piece to progression.
After working as a physical therapist in private practice for decades, Christine Koth began to see a pattern emerging. Tightness in the iliacus from too much time sitting, overuse in athletics, or for some, being too flexible, was causing problems that manifest all over the body. After mastering how to release the iliacus of her clients through hands on manipulation, Christine went on a mission to develop a self-release program and a specific tool (the Hip Hook) to empower others to experience pain relief and greater overall well being.
In this masterclass, Christine will take participants on a deep dive into the anatomy and the impact of the hip flexors, and in particular, the iliacus and its role in structural health. You will explore straight forward and practical techniques for releasing tension using common tools like a yoga block and a tennis or lacrosse ball. You will also be introduced to the Hip Hook as a truly innovated tool that perfectly targets the difficult task of releasing the iliacus.
Level up mobility, strength, imbalance, and injury recovery by mastering the iliacus in your self-care routine or the programs you offer your clients.
This workshop is ideal for:
Anyone experiencing structural pain particularly in the hips and low back, but also in spine, pelvic floor, knees, and feet
Yoga Teachers looking for meaningful tools to support their students and earn continuing credit hours (CEUS) with Yoga Alliance
Physical Therapist and Bodyworkers who want practical and accessible tips for assisting their clients
Supplies needed for this workshop:
A Yoga Mat
1 Yoga Block
1 Tennis, Racquet ball or Lacrosse Ball
A 4 inch exercise ball or the Hip Hook
2.5 Continuing Credit Hours are available for Yoga Teachers who are registered with Yoga Alliance
This workshop is being offered in-studio and online simultaneously. Those attending in studio - all props listed above will be provided unless you prefer to bring your own and/or purchase the Hip Hook. Those attending online will need to have these props available for home use.
COST: $75
2.5 Continuing Credit Hours are available for Yoga Teachers who are registered with Yoga Alliance
Christine Koth, MPT, is the bestselling author of the book Tight Hip, Twisted Core: The Key to Unresolved Pain, CEO/Cofounder of Aletha Health, and inventor of both the Hip Hook and the NUCKLE. With over 20+ years of clinical practice as a holistic physical therapist, her years of research into the iliacus muscle has led her to develop the Un:Tight Method, focused on reducing muscle tension in the primary and secondary core. Visit Christine’s website to learn more.
If you would would like to have a Hip Hook for this workshop - You can purchase it HERE - Please order at least 10 days prior to the workshop to ensure that it arrives to you in time.
Use the code MACHELLELEE to receive 10% off your order. Please note the you do not need to purchase the Hip Hook to participate and benefit from this masterclass. Techniques will be given with the balls and block as well. You will learn more about the Hip Hook in the workshop and those attending LIVE in the studio will get the opportunity to try it out.