In this episode, we’re talking about one of yoga’s most persistent myths: that there’s such a thing as perfect alignment. Many of us were taught that safety and skill are determined by how closely a student’s alignment matches the positioning that you saw in a picture. However, modern understanding of anatomy, pain science, and the nervous system tells us a very different story. Alignment looks and feels different for every student. Their structure, past injuries, and proprioceptive awareness...
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In this episode, we’re talking about one of yoga’s most persistent myths: that there’s such a thing as perfect alignment. Many of us were taught that safety and skill are determined by how closely a student’s alignment matches the positioning that you saw in a picture. However, modern understanding of anatomy, pain science, and the nervous system tells us a very different story. Alignment looks and feels different for every student. Their structure, past injuries, and proprioceptive awareness...
Ep 96: Got Students with Hip Pain in Your Classes?
Essential Conversations for Yoga Teachers
11 minutes
2 months ago
Ep 96: Got Students with Hip Pain in Your Classes?
Hip pain is one of the most common conditions yoga students have, and for many teachers, it can feel overwhelming to know how to help without making things worse. In this episode, listen as I explain why all hip pain isn’t the same, how the anatomy of the hip joint (the femoral head and acetabulum) influences a student’s range of motion, and how nervous system regulation is just as important as physical modification. This conversation will help you shift away from “one-size-fits-all” cu...
Essential Conversations for Yoga Teachers
In this episode, we’re talking about one of yoga’s most persistent myths: that there’s such a thing as perfect alignment. Many of us were taught that safety and skill are determined by how closely a student’s alignment matches the positioning that you saw in a picture. However, modern understanding of anatomy, pain science, and the nervous system tells us a very different story. Alignment looks and feels different for every student. Their structure, past injuries, and proprioceptive awareness...
