Musings

Back To The Source: The Powerful Psoas During Pregnancy & Birth

March 2, 2012 by lizkoch

I am headed to San Rafael California to teach a group of Doulas, Midwives, Attendants, and Mom's all about their Psoas. So why is the Psoas so important during pregnancy, birth and postpartum? Because for a woman, her pelvis is the cradle of civilization. It needs to be lush, centered, and... [Read more...]

Hip Socket Surgery & Recovery: An Interview with John Crites

February 24, 2012 by lizkoch

Personal trainer and post-secondary injury rehab specialist John Crites (Core Strength RX Gym in Scotts Valley, CA), has extensive experience with hip socket surgery, pre-rehab preparation, and post rehab recovery. Born with congenital hip dislocation John has experienced five major joint... [Read more...]

Maiden, Mother, Crone: Our Pleasure Playlist

November 25, 2011 by lizkoch

Sex & The Psoas ~ is the focus of my part (crone) of Maiden, Mother, Crone: Our Pleasure Playlist. It is the first time I have really spelled out the importance of the Psoas to sexual pleasure. I may be a crone but you can benefit from my wisdom right now - no matter what your age. Our... [Read more...]

Workshop Schedule Preview For 2012

November 16, 2011 by lizkoch

January 15 ~ 5-Hr Psoas Introduction (Scotts Valley CA) January 28 & 29 ~ 12-Hr Psoas Workshop (Santa Fe NM) January 29 - February 3 ~ Retreat & Application Course (Ojo NM) February 25 ~ 5-Hr Psoas Introduction (Auburn CA) March 2-4 ~ Psoas During Pregnancy & Birth Workshop (San... [Read more...]

What People Are Saying About Core Awareness

July 24, 2011 by lizkoch

"I cannot tell you how much better I am because of what I learned from your book and the exercises. If I had not "bumped" into you through the internet, I am convinced I would still be debilitated and probably getting worse over time. What you offer is so important." "I wanted to let you know... [Read more...]

European Psoas Tour Begins

June 11, 2011 by lizkoch

This week I leave for the UK & ITALY to teach 3 Psoas Workshops and 3 Classes. Starts with June 18 & 19 workshop in Newcastle England, Rome Italy (my first time) June 20-22, and Bristol England July 2 & 3. The 3 classes include co-teaching with Qi Gong & somatic educator Daniel... [Read more...]

Welcome to Core Awareness™

Liz Koch is an international educator and author who seeks to dissolve the objectification of “body” in order to re-conceptualize human beings as biologically intelligent, self-organizing, and self-healing. Employing biomorphic and embryonic paradigms, Liz redefines psoas as smart, expressive tissue that is both elemental and universal.

Core Awareness fosters core integrity and self-efficacy as creative and expressive human beings.

Here at Core Awareness you’ll discover new ways of understanding the psoas. In addition to the blogs there is an educationally rich sourcing free for the taking. Explore my videos, articles, podcasts, interviews, FAQ’s and community links and let yourself go wild!