Full-Time Yoga Teacher

100: Why Anatomy Matters for Yoga Teachers: Movement Patterns & Is Asana Enough? (Part 3)


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In the final episode of this anatomy mini-series, Reika and Olga dive into the importance of understanding movement patterns and what they reveal about how the body truly functions. They explore why there is no one “correct” alignment for every body, how anatomical differences shape the way we move, and how yoga cues can either support or limit healthy movement if we’re not careful.

This conversation also expands beyond the yoga mat to address an important question: Is yoga asana alone enough for a well-rounded movement life? Together, they discuss the role of strength training, cross-training, and varied movement in maintaining long-term physical and mental health. They touch on how yoga fits into a broader “movement diet,” the importance of community, and why continuing education is essential for yoga teachers who want to serve their students responsibly.


Resources:

  • Mentorship 2026 Application
  • ⁠Workshop: Busting Yoga Alignment Myths with Thomas. December 8th, Saturday 2-4pm pst.⁠


Connect with Olga:

  • Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@_olgamoves⁠⁠⁠⁠
  • Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.olgakay.yoga⁠⁠⁠⁠


Connect with Reika:

⁠⁠Join the online yoga studio for $20 for two weeks!⁠⁠

  • ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join Reika's Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Reika's Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@reikayoga⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Reika's Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.reikay⁠oga.com

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