Ep 135: When Yoga Props Help And When They Don't

Yoga props are widely understood as tools for accessibility, but in practice they are often offered as an option rather than a tool to alter the biomechanics of a pose. For students who are injured or managing chronic pain, the gap between those two things matters significantly. This episode examines when props actually change something meaningful in the body and when they create the appearance of a modification without addressing what is really happening, how to think more carefully about the difference, and how to build a class culture where props are part of everyone's practice rather than a signal that something is wrong in students' bodies.Episode includes:When Props Are Not Helpful for Students in PainWhen Props Are Genuinely HelpfulBuilding a Class Culture Where Everyone Uses PropsWatch NextYouTube: Why telling students to "listen to their body" is not helpful advice for students in pain [Watch video here] Book a Strategy CallMonica facilitates anatomy trainings for yoga teachers and mentors teachers who want to build a practice grounded in real anatomical understanding. Book a strategy call to talk about what deeper anatomy education could look like for you.Click HERE to send me a text & let me know your thoughts on this episode! Support the showYouTube: Yoga with Monica BrightFreebie: Yoga Sequencing for Different InjuriesLet's connect:Check out my website: Enhanced BodyConnect with me on InstagramWanna work together? Book a Discovery CallPractice yoga in my online studio The Alliance (7-day free trial)Join my Newsletter for teachers below! Want me to discuss a topic? Click HERE to submit it!Become a supporter of the Essential Conversations for Yoga Teachers Podcast! Starting at $3/ month.