In this final episode of the series, I’ll discuss the unique challenges of the shoulders: the balance between mobility and stability, the high volume of weight-bearing in vinyasa flows, and the nervous system’s role in amplifying or quieting pain. I’ll continue to explain how shoulder pain shows up in different yoga class formats, from repetitive transitions in vinyasa, to prop-heavy Iyengar setups, to restorative postures that need careful support. This episode will help you begin to shift y...
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In this final episode of the series, I’ll discuss the unique challenges of the shoulders: the balance between mobility and stability, the high volume of weight-bearing in vinyasa flows, and the nervous system’s role in amplifying or quieting pain. I’ll continue to explain how shoulder pain shows up in different yoga class formats, from repetitive transitions in vinyasa, to prop-heavy Iyengar setups, to restorative postures that need careful support. This episode will help you begin to shift y...
Ep 81: Yoga Poses: Teaching Full Expression vs Functional Variations
Essential Conversations for Yoga Teachers
15 minutes
4 months ago
Ep 81: Yoga Poses: Teaching Full Expression vs Functional Variations
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! Strategy Call: Schedule HERE Click HERE to send me a text & let me know your thoughts on this episode! Support the show YouTube: Yoga with Monica Bright Freebie: Y...
Essential Conversations for Yoga Teachers
In this final episode of the series, I’ll discuss the unique challenges of the shoulders: the balance between mobility and stability, the high volume of weight-bearing in vinyasa flows, and the nervous system’s role in amplifying or quieting pain. I’ll continue to explain how shoulder pain shows up in different yoga class formats, from repetitive transitions in vinyasa, to prop-heavy Iyengar setups, to restorative postures that need careful support. This episode will help you begin to shift y...
