Let’s talk about “tucking the tailbone”. “Tuck your tailbone” is a cue that has circulated in yoga asana classes since forever. (I can confirm it was used in the 1990s.) The cue is intended to reduce the position of anterior pelvic tilt and / or lumbar lordosis. To put it another way, “tuck the tailbone” means […]
Read MoreThere is no such thing as one-size-fits-all yoga. Nor is there one definitive list of qualities that make anatomy-informed yoga. But today we will share what we believe demonstrates respect for the principles of movement and neuroscience (what we like to call “Anatomy-Informed Yoga”) in yoga class. Warning: The list is not short. Modern Postural […]
Read MoreTo join this one hour anatomy-inspired yoga-based movement class (brought to you by @KiraGrace). I’ll be guiding you through an hour of intelligent movement with a bit of asana to undo some of the stagnation of staying at home. 9am Pacific, 12pm Eastern time. Please join from wherever you are in the world. Email requests […]
Read MoreThis free webinar, covering Principles of Anatomy-Informed Yoga, is an introduction to the foundations of the Yoga Anatomy Academy teaching (all of our course offerings and workshops) AND a Q+A for anyone interested in joining our Online Yoga Anatomy Mentorship. (The next cohort starts in January!). Register for the webinar here: Principles of Anatomy-Informed Yoga […]
Read MoreHip opening is the most popular request of yoga teachers. Does what we do on the yoga mat make sense with our anatomy? Tight and weak muscle patterns become embedded into our bodies through furniture, lifestyle and more. These patterns don’t ONLY follow us onto the yoga mat (no matter how many sun salutations we […]
Read MoreOne of the questions we receive occasionally about the Yoga Anatomy Academy Online Yoga Anatomy mentorship is: “Is this mentorship just about anatomy, or do you also talk about things like biomechanics [or kinesiology, physiology, etc] ?” The answer is we talk about all the things. We do not talk and teach ‘only’ about anatomy. […]
Read MoreLearn the 10 Principles of Anatomy-Informed Yoga with physical therapist and founder of Yoga Anatomy Academy, Dr. Ariele Foster. Principles of Anatomy-Informed Yoga with Dr. Ariele Foster Register with the link above!
Read MoreIn this free webinar, learn the 10 Principles of Anatomy-Informed Yoga with physical therapist and founder of Yoga Anatomy Academy, Dr. Ariele Foster. Principles of Anatomy-Informed Yoga with Dr. Ariele Foster
Read MoreLike Kale for Feet Join Dr. Ariele Foster in this Master Class for the feet and ankles. This therapeutic and challenging practice will include: Bunion correctives Self myofascial release Foot intrinsic strengthening Foot mobility and adaptability Playful balancing New ways of exploring the kinetic chain from the ground up Taking good care of your feet, […]
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