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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!
Can You Put Your Foot on Your Knee in Tree Pose? 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.
Why Tadasana Pose Is the Foundation for Alignment of Every Yoga Pose
Why learning the alignment of Tadasana gives you a framework for teaching any yoga posture with confidence.
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.
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.
Why Your Heels Don't Touch in Downward Dog (And Why That's Okay)
Your heels don't touch in downward dog because of calf muscle length, ligament restrictions, or bone structure. Here's the anatomy—and why it's completely okay.