Crow pose isn't just about upper body strength. These three alignment cues create the balance that gets you off the ground.

Every foundation cue comes back to one principle: press down, and the ground presses back to create lift, stability, and ease.

Most gaze cues for Shalabhasana get passed down without any anatomy behind them. Here's what the cervical spine is actually doing in Locust Pose.

One principle makes yoga modifications simple: the base of support. Here's how to use it for any posture, any student, any situation.

Wrist pain is one of the most common complaints in vinyasa yoga. Here's what's actually causing it and what helps.

Flat feet aren't permanent. Here's the anatomy behind why yoga for flat feet can actually change your arches over time.

Most people think Chaturanga is hard because they're not strong enough. The real reason goes deeper than that.

The breath cue you give when floating forward from Downward Facing Dog matters more than you think. Here's the anatomy behind it.

A practical, body-first approach to learning yoga anatomy — designed specifically for yoga teachers, not medical students.

What's actually happening when you dome the back in plank, and why it matters for the transition to chaturanga.

Elbows by your sides" in chaturanga is really a shoulder alignment cue in disguise. Here's the anatomy behind it and when to use it.

The most effective cue for shoulder alignment in upward facing dog doesn't mention the shoulder at all. Here's the one cue that changes everything.

Understanding the connection between the spine and ribs helps yoga teachers give better cues, reduce student back pain, and teach with more confidence.

Yoga alignment alone does not keep students safe in yoga. A Doctor of Physical Therapy on the balance between precision and freedom.

Sarah Kelly, a Power to Lead graduate, shares how learning anatomy-informed alignment changed her practice and her teaching

Downward dog is an opportunity for neutral spine — not a forward fold. Here's what's actually happening in the lower back.

Where your head goes in Chaturanga changes everything. Learn why keeping your head in line with your spine makes the posture dramatically easier.

Understanding how the spine moves is what separates a nervous yoga teacher from a confident one. Learn the six directions of spinal movement and how to apply them in your classes.

Neutral pelvis is one of the most powerful alignment concepts for your yoga practice. Learn what it is, how to find it on your own body, and why it makes hard postures feel easier. Better: Learn how to find neutral pelvis on your own body with this hands-on anatomy guide from a Doctor of Physical Therapy. Discover why this one concept can change how every yoga posture feels.

The debate over shoulder cues has confused yoga teachers for years. Here's what's actually happening anatomically when your arms go overhead.