Once you understand neutral spine, Pointer Dog (Bird Dog) becomes much more than a basic core exercise.In this second episode on Pointer Dog, Sarah Westbrook explores how this pose can be used therapeutically to retrain movement patterns, improve crossbody coordination, and strengthen the core in a functional way.You’ll learn how to:• Prevent the common hip shift (excessive hip adduction) that destabilizes the pose• Use table rocking and scapular awareness to prepare the shoulders and spine• Build coordination through diagonal functional lines of the body• Practice variations like Fire Hydrant, quad stretch Pointer Dog, and floating knee plank progressions• Identify asymmetries between sides• Use the pose to prepare for more complex movements like Warrior 3You’ll also hear why transitions are often the most injurious moment in yoga practice—and how to clean them up.Pointer Dog may look simple, but when practiced with precision it becomes one of the most powerful tools for building resilient movement patterns both on and off the mat.