There is widespread belief among yoga teachers and practitioners that inversions including Shoulder Stand (Salamba Sarvangasana) and Headstand (Sirsasana) should not be practiced during menstruation.
Read moreIs Lotus Pose Possible for Everyone?
Sitting in Lotus Pose (Padmasana) is not physically attainable for the majority of the population simply because of the bony architecture of their pelvises and femurs.
Read moreWhat Exactly are "Hip Openers"?
The term “hip opening” is used a lot in yoga, but no one ever talks about what it is that we are attempting to open here! The hip bone? The hip socket? The hip joint? Or maybe Pandora’s box…
Read moreDo Precise Cues About Foot Placement Work for All Yoga Students?
Precise cues about foot placement are really common in yoga, from “Step your feet hip distance apart” to “Turn your back foot in 45°” and “Have the outer edges of your feet parallel with mat” to name just a few.
Read moreIs it Bad to Have an Anteriorly Tilted Pelvis?
How can we go about meaningfully defining an anteriorly tilted pelvis if we each have a completely unique pelvis?
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