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Hi! I’m Dr. Trish Corley.
I help yoga teachers learn anatomy, give clear cues, and lead empowering classes.
As a doctor of physical therapy, former anatomy professor, and long time yoga teacher, I have a unique way of making anatomy easy to learn and actually applicable to yoga.
We know yoga can impact the world is so many positive ways. We need great yoga teachers to make that happen! That’s what I am here for!
Biomechanics vs. Anatomy: What Makes You a Better Yoga Teacher
Anatomy tells you what something is called. Biomechanics tells you how it actually works, and that's the difference that changes how you teach.
A Yoga Teacher's Guide to Healing Injuries PART 4 of 4: Managing Students
Once you know which phase a student's injury is in, here's what that actually means for their practice today.
A Yoga Teacher's Guide to Healing Injuries PART 3 of 4: Remodeling
Tissue needs to be challenged, not protected, during the final phase of healing. Here's what yoga teachers need to know.
A Yoga Teacher's Guide to Healing Injuries PART 2 of 4: Proliferation
The body's construction crew arrives. Here's what yoga teachers need to know about supporting students through the proliferation phase.
A Yoga Teacher's Guide to Healing Injuries PART 1 of 4: Inflammation Phase
The first phase of healing is your body's emergency response team. Here's what yoga teachers need to know to support students through it.
Is Yoga Tearing Up Your Rotator Cuff?
Are rotator cuff tears something yoga teachers should worry about? Here's what the research actually says, and what protects your shoulders.
Why Do Joints Crack in Yoga?
Curious why your joints pop and crack in yoga? A PT breaks down the science, and when it's nothing to worry about.
Sprains and Strains in Yoga: What Yoga Teachers Needs to Know
Sprains and strains are among the most common injuries yoga teachers encounter. Here's the anatomy you need to support your students safely.
"Protect Your Spine.” Why This Common Yoga Cue Might Be Creating Fear
Discover why cues like "protect your spine" can instill fear in students, and how to teach with empowering language instead.
Conscious Breathing in Yoga: It's Neuroscience
Conscious breathing gives you direct access to your nervous system. Here's the neuroscience behind why it works.
The Anatomy of Energy in Yoga: A Nervous System Guide
Yoga teachers talk about energy constantly. Here's the real anatomy behind it, from motor pathways to the chemistry of a single nerve signal.
Warrior 1 Alignment:What Does It Mean to Square Your Hips?
Warrior 1 alignment isn't about forcing your hips square. It's about understanding what your back leg's range of motion actually allows.
Yoga Foundation Cues: Why Pressing Down Creates Lift
Every foundation cue comes back to one principle: press down, and the ground presses back to create lift, stability, and ease.
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.
Can Yoga Rebuild the Arches of Your Feet?
Flat feet aren't permanent. Here's the anatomy behind why yoga for flat feet can actually change your arches over time.
Why Is Chaturanga So Hard?
Most people think Chaturanga is hard because they're not strong enough. The real reason goes deeper than that.
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.
How to Learn Yoga Anatomy (Without the Overwhelm)
A practical, body-first approach to learning yoga anatomy — designed specifically for yoga teachers, not medical students.
Should You Dome the Back in Yoga Plank?
What's actually happening when you dome the back in plank, and why it matters for the transition to chaturanga.
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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