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.
Locust Pose Cues: What the Neck Is Actually Doing
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.
Wrist Pain in Yoga: What's Actually Causing It
Wrist pain is one of the most common complaints in vinyasa yoga. Here's what's actually causing it and what helps.
Breath Cues in Yoga: Inhale or Exhale to Float Forward?
The breath cue you give when floating forward from Downward Facing Dog matters more than you think. Here's the anatomy behind it.
What Makes a Vinyasa Yoga Class Truly Great
Behind every vinyasa yoga class that leaves students feeling transformed is a teacher who understands exactly what they're doing and why. Here's what that looks like.
Elbows By Your Sides in 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.
Does Yoga Alignment Keep Students Safe?
Yoga alignment alone does not keep students safe in yoga. A Doctor of Physical Therapy on the balance between precision and freedom.
Yoga Alignment for Teachers: How a Framework Transforms Teaching
Sarah Kelly, a Power to Lead graduate, shares how learning anatomy-informed alignment changed her practice and her teaching
How to Know If Your Yoga Cues Are Working
A cue only matters if it produces a change. Here's what to actually look for.
The Best Yoga Cues for Upward Facing Dog (Start with the Foundation)
The best cues for upward facing dog start with the foundation — hands and feet. Learn why pressing down creates lift, plus 4 cues you can use right away.
Warrior 3 Balance Cue: Why You're Wobbling and How to Fix It
One simple cue can shift your entire experience of Warrior 3. Learn what most people miss about balance in this posture and how to fix it.
Should You Lock Your Knees in Yoga? A Physical Therapist’s Perspective
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 (Why This Cue Doesn’t Work)
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.
Effective Yoga Cues: The 3-Part Formula for Clear, Confident Teaching
The best yoga teachers say less and land more. Learn the 3-part action cue formula that eliminates confusion and builds student trust.
Can You Put Your Foot on Your Knee in Tree Pose? Why a Physical Therapist Says Yes
The "anywhere but the knee" in tree pose rule has been passed down for years. Here's what the anatomy actually says.
What is Balanced Posture Alignment? A Look Inside the Framework
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.
How to Connect with Yoga Students: 3 Practices That Create Presence
Connection isn't just a nice bonus in yoga. When students feel seen, their nervous systems settle and they can actually be present. Here's how to create that.
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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