Master Advanced Yoga Through Anatomy and Proper Technique

Many of you ask which anatomy books I recommend for yoga teachers. In this video, I share my must-read list, including the fantastic series by Ray Long. Understanding the body's mechanics is what elevates your teaching from just giving cues to providing deep, functional guidance.

Here is a tutorial for a playful but challenging transition: Bakasana (Crow Pose) roll to Astavakrasana (Eight-Angle Pose). I break down the movement step-by-step, focusing on core control and hand placement. This is the kind of detailed instruction you can expect in my classes.

In this tutorial for the Bakasana roll to Astvakrasana, I emphasize the importance of moving slowly. Rushing through transitions means your mind can't keep up. To build control, you have to be deliberate and conscious of every micro-movement.

This is a transition sequence I give my students for homework. It involves moving from Plank to Urdhva Mukha, Adho Mukha, and jumping into Bakasana. This flow builds strength, balance, and body awareness, teaching you to control each movement.

This is a must-try transition from Reverse Plank to Chakrasana (Wheel Pose). I demonstrate how to shift your weight onto your legs to free your arms, moving mindfully into the backbend. It's a beautiful way to build both strength and flexibility.

Here is a detailed tutorial for the Forearm Kickover. I guide my student through her first attempt, focusing on dropping the elbows, elevating the shoulders, and using the right amount of momentum. This is how we break down fear and build complex skills safely.

Watch another student's first attempt at a Forearm Kickover. I provide real-time cues on elbow placement, walking the feet forward, and lifting one leg at a time. This hands-on, detailed guidance is what helps students achieve breakthroughs.

A good teacher never compromises on alignment or form, even if it means being a little strict. Here, I'm using blocks and the wall to ensure a safe and deep backbend, focusing on correct technique over just achieving a shape. This is a core principle of my teaching.

Don't just copy others blindly. Learn from their journey, not just their reels. Here I am practicing a supported Pincha Mayurasana, a drill I mastered before teaching it. I only teach what I have lived and understood in my own body.