Ep 139: Should You Keep The Hips Square in Twists?

Teaching students to keep their hips square is one of the most consistently taught cues in yoga twists, but the anatomy behind it is more nuanced than what we were initially taught. This episode breaks down where spinal rotation actually comes from, what changes mechanically when the pelvis is allowed to move versus held still, why allowing pelvic movement can actually increase total spinal rotation rather than reduce it, and how to decide which version serves your students in any given pose. The answer is not about the position. Instead, it's about the purpose behind it.Where Spinal Rotation Actually OriginatesWhat Happens Anatomically When the Pelvis Moves When Squaring the Hips Does Serve a Purpose Why This Matters for Specific Student BodiesPoses Where Pelvic Movement Works WellTakeaways for Your Next ClassFree ResourceDownload the free Sequencing Made Easy guide, which will offer you a clear, practical framework for building classes that are accessible and well-structured so you can stop thinking you need to start from scratch every week.Sequencing Made EasyClick 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.