Teaching students to keep their hips square is one of the most consistently taught cues in yoga twists, but the anatomy behind it is more nuanced than what we were initially taught. This episode breaks down where spinal rotation actually comes from, what changes mechanically when the pelvis is allowed to move versus held still, why allowing pelvic movement can actually increase total spinal rotation rather than reduce it, and how to decide which version serves your students in any given pose. The answer is not about the position. Instead, it's about the purpose behind it.

• Where Spinal Rotation Actually Originates
• What Happens Anatomically When the Pelvis Moves
• When Squaring the Hips Does Serve a Purpose
• Why This Matters for Specific Student Bodies
• Poses Where Pelvic Movement Works Well
• Takeaways for Your Next Class

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