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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!
Yoga Modifications: How to Adapt Any Posture
One principle makes yoga modifications simple: the base of support. Here's how to use it for any posture, any student, any situation.
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.
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.
Why "Listen to Your Body" In Yoga Doesn’t Work
It took me ten years to understand what "listen to your body" actually meant. Your students shouldn't have to wait that long.
One Magical Cue for Shoulder Alignment in Upward Facing Dog
The most effective cue for shoulder alignment in upward facing dog doesn't mention the shoulder at all. Here's the one cue that changes everything.
5 Reasons Yoga Teachers Should Study the Spine and Ribs
Understanding the connection between the spine and ribs helps yoga teachers give better cues, reduce student back pain, and teach with more confidence.
Rocket Yoga Teacher Training: My 5 Days with Lita Sattva
What 5 days of Rocket Yoga teacher training taught me about yoga lineage, community, and the difference between knowing a practice and knowing how to teach it.
Does Yoga Alignment Keep Students Safe? A Physical Therapist’s Take
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 Cueing Framework Transforms Teaching
Sarah Kelly, a Power to Lead graduate, shares how learning anatomy-informed alignment changed her practice and her teaching
Downward Dog Alignment: How to Keep the Lumbar Curve And Why
Downward dog is an opportunity for neutral spine — not a forward fold. Here's what's actually happening in the lower back.
Am I Ready for Yoga Teacher Training? 5 Signs the Answer Is Yes
Not sure if you're ready for yoga teacher training? Here are five signs that say yes — even if you don't feel ready yet.
Yoga Alignment Cues: Why Bones Matter More Than Muscles
Stop cueing muscles your students can't locate. Learn why bone-based yoga alignment cues create instant clarity and natural muscle activation.
What to Look for in a 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Portugal
Choosing a 200-hour yoga teacher training in Portugal? Here is what to look for in any program, why Portugal works, and how Power to Lead approaches it.
Why I'm Obsessed With Journey Into Power Sequence
The Journey Into Power sequence is the framework underneath every class I teach. Here's the personal story behind why I'm obsessed with it.
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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