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EPISODE · Mar 24, 2025 · 31 MIN

64: Yoga Cues Dubunked: The Truth About Pigeon Pose with Karen (Part 3)

from Full-Time Yoga Teacher · host reika_alexi

In this episode, Reika and Karen challenge common misconceptions about knee and ankle alignment in yoga. Should your shins really be parallel in pigeon pose? Does flexing your ankle actually protect your knee? Together, they unpack the science behind these cues, discuss why fear-based language can be harmful, and explore how teachers can promote a more informed, adaptable approach to movement. Whether you're a yoga teacher or practitioner, this episode will help you rethink outdated alignment cues and cultivate a deeper sense of body awareness in your practice.Connect with Karen:Instagram: ⁠⁠@sodiumsoul⁠⁠Connect with Reika:Instagram: ⁠⁠@reikayoga⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠www.reikayoga.com⁠Trauma-Informed Workshop, April 5th, Saturday 2pm PSTNicaragua Yoga Retreat: ⁠https://www.reikayoga.com/pages/retreat

In this episode, Reika and Karen challenge common misconceptions about knee and ankle alignment in yoga. Should your shins really be parallel in pigeon pose? Does flexing your ankle actually protect your knee? Together, they unpack the science behind these cues, discuss why fear-based language can be harmful, and explore how teachers can promote a more informed, adaptable approach to movement. Whether you're a yoga teacher or practitioner, this episode will help you rethink outdated alignment cues and cultivate a deeper sense of body awareness in your practice.Connect with Karen:Instagram: ⁠⁠@sodiumsoul⁠⁠Connect with Reika:Instagram: ⁠⁠@reikayoga⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠www.reikayoga.com⁠Trauma-Informed Workshop, April 5th, Saturday 2pm PSTNicaragua Yoga Retreat: ⁠https://www.reikayoga.com/pages/retreat

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