Lying Psoas Stretch Lie on the floor with your legs straight in front of you. Keep your left leg extended and pull your right knee to your chest. Gently pull your knee toward you until you feel a stretch in your left hip. Hold for a minute and repeat on the other side. You can make the stretch deeper by putting a foam roller under your lower back. Lunge Stretch This stretch is best done on carpet or a yoga mat to protect your knee. Start in a kneeling position and take a big step forward with one foot. Keep your body tall and push your hips forward until you feel a stretch down the front of your hip. Hold for two minutes and repeat on the other side. Myofascial Release To perform myofascial release on your psoas, you need a lacrosse or tennis ball. Lay on your stomach and put the ball between your belly button and hip bone. Slowly roll over the ball and pause when you hit a tender spot. Repeat for at least 2 minutes on each side. Pigeon Pose Start on your hands and knees. Step forward with your left leg while fully extending your back leg. Bend your front leg so that your thigh is almost perpendicular with your back leg and your front foot is almost under your hips. Use your hands to support your weight and adjust the intensity of the stretch. Hold for 1-2 minutes and repeat on the other side.