Let’s Stop Saying “Square the Hips”
We aren’t ever really “squaring the hips”. Your two hips are on either side of your pelvis, where the pelvis and upper leg bone (the femur) meet. On the mat, […]
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All the Tea About Tucking the Tailbone
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.) […]
There is no Universal Alignment in Yoga
Thoughts on Universal Alignment cues, Ableism, fitness and exclusion on the yoga mat. Something I cherish about being a physical therapist* is the opportunity I’ve had to work with patients […]
How Yoga Can Help with Covid-19 Recovery (Including for long-haulers)
The knowledge of foundational yoga therapy for Covid-19 recovery is vital for studios, teachers, and yoga students. No, returning to your yoga studio won’t bring back your sense of smell […]
This is What Anatomy-Informed Yoga Looks Like
There 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 […]
SOLEstice Treat Your Feet [ONLINE WORKSHOP]
An hour of foot health-care in honor of the SOLE-stice (see what we did there?). Learn some of the best foot strengthening exercises on the planet in this one hour […]
Strong is the New Stretch
Reimagining bendy poses for strengthening purposes. What is it about stretchiness that is so intoxicating? I recently responded to a question on Instagram: “Are side splits a worthy goal? Or […]
Free Webinar: Principles of Anatomy-Informed Yoga
This 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 […]
SOLE-Stice – Treat Your Feet Class (Sliding Scale)
An hour of foot health-care in honor of the Sole-stice (see what we did there?). Learn some of the best foot exercises on the planet in this one hour class […]
Free Anatomy-Informed Yoga-Based Movement Class (online) w/ Dr. Ariele Foster (PT, DPT, E-RYT 500)
To 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 […]