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  • Warrior Two Part 1: Fit for Your Hips
    2025/10/20

    Warrior 2 looks simple, but it's one of the most commonly misaligned poses in yoga—leading to quad burn, knee pain, and hip pinching. In Part 1, we break down why traditional cueing fails and how to adapt this foundational pose for YOUR body.

    In this episode, you'll learn:

    • Why "square your hips" is anatomically impossible for most people
    • Heel-to-heel vs. heel-to-arch: which stance works for your body type
    • How to engage hip stabilizers (the "rotator cuff of the hip")
    • Weight distribution secrets that make the pose sustainable
    • Strap techniques that completely change your experience
    • How to protect your knees by working smarter, not harder

    Plus: The mythology of Virabhadra, Shiva, and Sati—and what it teaches us about transformation and choosing our path.

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    34 分
  • Uttanasana Part 2: How to Do it Right & Protect Your Back
    2025/10/14

    In Part 2 of our deep dive into Uttanasana, we unpack thehidden mechanics of standing forward fold. We talk which cues you should ignore if you have tight hamstrings or, really long hamstrings, and why hinging at the hip (the just right amount) is everything. A must-listen for teachers and students looking to achieve a safer, more sustainable forward fold.

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    39 分
  • Uttanasana Episode 1 – Fold Like a Pro
    2025/10/09

    Jane and Sarah from Yoga Posers dive deep into Uttanasana (Standing Forward Fold), one of the most commonly misunderstood poses in yoga. In this episode, they explore why this seemingly simple pose is actually done incorrectly by most practitioners and how improper technique can cause harm rather than benefit.

    The hosts discuss the true purpose of uttanasana—creating internal refuge by shutting down external disturbances—and share personal stories of using forward folds during difficult life moments. They break down the critical difference between hip hinge and pelvic tilt, explaining why most people either fold at the waist (straining the back) or hyper-extend (missing the stretch entirely).

    Key topics covered:

    • Common mistakes that lead to injury

    • Understanding hip hinge vs. waist folding

    • The role of hamstring length and flexibility

    • How body type affects your forward fold

    • Why the "perfect-looking" pose isn't always safe

    • Pelvic mechanics and rotation around the femur head

    • Modifications for different body types and flexibility levels

    Whether you're a yoga teacher or practitioner, this episode will transform how you approach and teach one of yoga's foundational poses

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    21 分
  • Bridge Pose Part 3: Breath, Pelvic Floor & Trauma-Sensitive Yoga
    2025/09/27

    In the final episode of our three-part series on BridgePose (Setu Bandhasana), Jane and Sarah dive into the subtle but powerful connections between breath, pelvic floor health, and trauma-sensitive yoga.


    We explore how breathing on the inhale vs. exhalechanges your Bridge experience, how to support students with wide vs. narrow ribcages, and why Bridge is one of the best places to practice full core breathing. You’ll also learn how supported variations like Stirrup Pose can help release chronic holding patterns, calm the nervous system, and makepelvic floor work safer and more effective.


    This episode is perfect for anyone looking to deepen theirpractice beyond basic alignment—bringing awareness to the breath, the core, and the body-mind connection that makes Bridge such a therapeutic and empowering pose.

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    19 分
  • Bridge Pose Part 2: From Consolation Prize to Power Pose
    2025/09/27

    In Part 2 of our three-part Bridge Pose series, Jane and Sarah reframe Bridge Pose (Setu Bandhasana) as much more than a consolation prize for Wheel. This episode explores how to adapt Bridge for different body types—whether you’re hypermobile, stiff, or somewhere in between—and how to use props, variations, and therapeutic approaches to makethe pose effective and safe.

    You’ll learn:

    • How "relative flexibility" is key to why certain cues don't work for you
    • Cues for stiff vs. hypermobile students
    • Variations like Baddhakonasana Bridge, Chatush Padasasna, and Dynamic Bridge
    • How to challenge yourself with one-legged bridge and blanket slides
    • How too much or too little ribcage expansion affects cervical spine positioning and safety

    Whether you’re looking to make Bridge more restorative ormore challenging, this conversation will give you practical ways to teach,practice, and enjoy Setu Bandhasana.


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    30 分
  • Bridge Pose Part 1: Why your back hurts in Setu Bandhasana
    2025/09/27

    In this first episode of our three-part series on Bridge Pose (Setu Bandhasana), Jane and Sarah break down the foundations of this classic yoga backbend. We explore the difference between a yoga Bridge and a glute bridge, why thoracic extension matters more than cranking into your low back, and how small changes in pelvic tilt, glute engagement, and shoulder positioning can make the pose safer and more effective.

    You’ll learn:

    • How to set up Bridge Pose without jamming your lumbar spine

    • The role of the glutes (engaged vs. gripping)

    • Why props like blocks and straps can transform the pose

    • Practical cues for better pelvic mechanics and shoulder mobility

    Whether you’re a student who’s always struggled with Bridge or a teacher looking for fresh cueing ideas, this episode will help you (and your students) discover how Bridge Pose can actually feel good.

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    26 分
  • Cobra Pose Comfort: How to Avoid Pain in Bhujangasana
    2025/09/06

    Cobra Pose (Bhujangasana) is one of yoga’s most common backbends—and one of the most complained about. “It dumps into my low back!” “It hurts my neck!” “I can’t breathe!” In this episode of Yoga Posers, Jane and Sarah unpack how to make Cobra Pose comfortable, strong, and sustainable. From Sphinx to wall variations, discover simple ways to protect your spine, strengthen your back body, and find real ease in this classic pose.


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    50 分
  • Plank Pose – Light and Strong
    2025/08/29

    In this episode of Yoga Posers, Jane and Sarah break down Plank Pose and Chaturanga Dandasana—two of yoga’s most misunderstood (and most skipped) postures. Learn why plank hurts your shoulders and wrists, the most common mistakes in plank and chaturanga, and exactly how to fix them so these poses feel strong, safe, and sustainable.

    You’ll discover practical alignment tips, core and breath techniques, and variations for every level so you can finally build confidence in your plank.

    Key Topics Covered:

    • Why plank pose is so challenging and commonly avoided

    • How core engagement and breath work transform your plank

    • Shoulder alignment and scapular movement explained

    • Progressive variations: beginner-friendly to advanced

    • Common mistakes in plank & chaturanga (and how to fix them)

    • Therapeutic applications for different body types

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    1 時間 2 分