You’ve probably heard people say that yoga improves both flexibility and mobility. While that may be true, what most yoga teachers don’t realize is that mobility has more than one definition.

Each definition matters when you're teaching students with injuries, pain, or physical limitations. 

In this episode, I’m going to break down those definitions & explain why understanding them (and using them for their intended purpose) can make a huge difference in how effective and safe your teaching is.

If you're working with students with injuries and especially if you're helping them recover from them, you'll want to understand the different uses of the term mobility!

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In this episode we cover:

• why hip openers look so different from student to student
• take a look over a few poses and what to look out for
• why no amount of stretching will make certain bodies look like what we see in yoga photos, and 
• what you can do in your yoga classes to help your students understand their body’s makeup and how to adapt their practice.

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We’re talking about the widely used phrase “full expression of the pose” what it means, how it’s used, and why it can unintentionally create harm or hierarchy in your classes. 

If you’re using this phrase now, don't you worry, in this episode, I’ll walk you through why you’d want to shift your language and how to start!

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In a recent conversation with a fellow yoga teacher, she asked me if I’d ever consider doing an episode on the psoas muscle. Of course, I said YES!

I truly love diving into topics like these! There are certain muscles that every yoga or movement teacher should understand on a deeper level, the psoas is definitely one of them. It’s widely referenced in classes, but just as often misunderstood. So today, we’re unpacking what it is, what it does, and why it matters so much in the way we teach.

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Not all backbends are the same & that might sound obvious at first, but I can’t tell you how many classes I’ve been in, or even taught in my early years, where backbends were treated as one interchangeable category. Whether it was Cobra, Bow, Wheel, or Camel, I was taught to prepare the body in the same way, taught a sequence full of them, and assumed students would be able to do all of them safely.

Today, we’re going to talk about the differences, plus alternative ways to help your students prepare for specific backbends without just simply backbending…

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In this episode, we’re taking a deeper dive into the pelvis. Its anatomy, its purpose, and some deviations from “normal,” how those deviations affect the yoga practice, and what you can do about it in your classes. 

Let’s get to it!

Mentioned in episode: Ep 75: Should Students w/ Scoliosis Practice Yoga

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Let’s discuss the issue of hip flexion in yoga. 

• What is it? 
• Is there too much? 
• And what can you do about it. 

Hip flexion is normal; You need to flex your hips to walk, sit down, and even curl up on the couch. 

In this episode, I’ll share some ways you can create more intentional sequences with specific goals in mind. Plus, smart class language to help students understand the importance of their full range of hip movement so that they incorporate them in their daily movement.

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Ever wondered if students with scoliosis can practice yoga safely? Spoiler, the answer is Yes, but first we’ve gotta ditch the one-size-fits-all alignment cues and actually work with the curve, not against it. 

In this episode, I’ll break down spinal anatomy, the risks, and the best practices to keep students with spinal deviations strong, mobile, and inspired in your classes. 

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Many students practicing yoga encounter the frustrating and often debilitating experience of SI joint pain. I even experience it from time to time myself! Despite its prevalence, it remains widely misunderstood, and well-intentioned advice can sometimes exacerbate the problem rather than alleviate it. 

A common solution in yoga classes for SI joint pain is to "engage your core" or "engage your glutes." While core and glute engagement are undeniably important for overall stability and movement, applying them as a blanket solution for SI joint issues often falls short and can even be counterproductive. This episode is specifically designed for you if you’ve heard or even offered this advice and have come to the realization that it doesn't quite address the nuances of SI joint pain. 

In this episode, we will dive deeper into the complexities of the sacroiliac joint & explore the potential underlying causes of pain and dysfunction. Let’s throw away simple cues and discuss more effective strategies and considerations for helping students find relief and promote long-term stability in the SI joint. 

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