Are backbends in yoga actually doing what you think they are?

In this episode, Brea breaks down the functional anatomy of the spine in backbends and why traditional aesthetic cues might be doing more harm than good. Learn how to refine your cueing to create safer, stronger, and more empowering backbends for your students!

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Are you micromanaging the knees in your yoga classes? So many traditional yoga cues tell us to keep the knee over the ankle or micro-bend the joint—but the truth is, the knees aren't as fragile as we often think! When we take a step back and look at global movement, building stability in the feet, ankles, and hips is what actually protects the knees and builds long-term strength.

In this episode, we’re unpacking a more functional, evidence-informed approach to knee alignment, handling knee pain in class, and helping your students move with confidence.

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When students ask to "work on their hips" in class, default passive stretches like pigeon pose or static lunges aren't always the best answer. We go over the 4 essential shifts every yoga teacher can make to move beyond generic "hip openers".

Learn how applied movement variety, active mobility, and understanding individual bone diversity can help you teach safer, more inclusive, and more impactful classes!

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In this episode I cover: • Why applied hip movement matters for cueing and pose selection • Moving beyond default passive stretching into functional mobility and strength • Why "tight hips" are often a brain perception, and how movement variety helps • Honouring individual skeletal differences and letting go of aesthetic alignment

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