Insights on the anatomy, wisdom, & the power of yoga.
My blog offers practical anatomy knowledge, empowering teaching strategies, and the deeper wisdom that transforms both your own yoga practice and your ability to guide others authentically.
Why Tadasana Is the Foundation for Every Yoga Pose (And the Only Alignment You Need to Master)
Why learning the alignment of Tadasana gives you a framework for teaching any yoga posture with confidence.
How Does the Spine Move in Yoga? A Doctor of Physical Therapy's Guide to Teaching with Confidence
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.
How to Find Neutral Pelvis in Yoga (And Why It Changes Everything)
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.
Shoulders Up or Down? The Anatomy Behind Yoga's Most Confusing Cue
The debate over shoulder cues has confused yoga teachers for years. Here's what's actually happening anatomically when your arms go overhead.
Should You Lock Your Knees in Yoga?
The cue "lock your knees" isn't inherently dangerous, but it's frequently misunderstood. Here's what's really happening and what to say instead.
Stop Saying "Engage Your Core" in Yoga (Here's Why)
Most people don't know what "engage your core" actually means. Here's why this common cue doesn't work and a more effective approach to cueing stability.
Can You Put Your Foot on Your Knee in Tree Pose? (Yes!)
The "anywhere but the knee" in tree pose rule has been passed down for years. Here's what the anatomy actually says.
Yoga Anatomy for Teachers: Why It Feels So Hard (And How to Make It Simple).
Learning yoga anatomy doesn't have to be overwhelming. The problem isn't you, it's how anatomy is typically taught. Here's a simpler approach that actually works.
What is Balanced Posture Alignment? The Framework That Simplifies Yoga Anatomy
Balanced Posture Alignment is a framework of 16 anatomy-informed cues that work in every yoga posture. Instead of memorizing alignment for hundreds of poses, you learn anatomy and how the body works in Tadasana, then apply those same cues everywhere.
Muscle Contractions in Yoga: The 3 Types You Need to Know
There are three types of muscle contractions in yoga. Understanding them changes how you see every posture.
Free Guide: Cue with Confidence!
Stop guessing about alignment. Get anatomy-backed cues that make you the confident teacher students trust.
Discover the "why" behind effective alignment instructions so you can teach with genuine confidence instead of just repeating what you memorized in training.
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