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.
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.
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.
Yoga Anatomy for Teachers: Why It Feels So Hard
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? 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.
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.
What Yoga Teachers Should Not Do (And What to Do Instead)
The most impactful yoga teacher mistakes aren't about anatomyβthey're about connection. Here are 3 real examples from hundreds of classes worldwide.
Ancestral Academy 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Aljezur, Portugal
What happens when a power vinyasa teacher spends a week immersed in Kundalini and Hatha yoga? More than I expected.
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 anatomyβand why it's completely okay.
What Moves You?
Join me as I launch 'What Moves You?'. This is a new community to explore yoga anatomy, empowering teaching techniques, and the ancient wisdom of yoga. Itβs for students and teachers ready to deepen their practice and teaching.
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