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The Yoga Posers PodcastThe Yoga Posers Podcast TrailerThe Yoga Posers Podcast cuts through yoga myths and trendy cues to give teachers and students practical, science-backed solutions for common pose problems.Join Jane & Sarah, two Yoga Therapists who have been in the business for decades, as they unpack one yoga pose per episode. They take your most common complaints, update the cueing, and explain how to make the pose work for your unique body. Each episode finishes with therapeutic applications.Visit their website for free yoga pose Cheat Sheets and to listen to every episode: https://www.theyogaposers.com/
2025-11-1002 minThe Yoga Posers PodcastTree Pose: Roots Before BranchesRoots Before Branches: Tree Pose from the Ground UpGet your FREE Cheat Sheets for every pose: https://www.theyogaposers.com/episodesJoin The Yoga Posers as they dive deep into tree pose (Vrkshasana), starting with the often-overlooked foundation: your feet. Jane and Sarah share personal stories about how life stress affects balance, then get into the nitty-gritty of foot anatomy—from the 33 joints and thousand nerve endings to arches, pronation, supination, and bunions. Learn practical techniques like "short foot," the windlass mechanism, and why rolling out your feet matters. Th...
2025-11-0424 min
The Yoga Posers PodcastWarrior 2: Shoulder + Neck Fix (Part 2)Why Your Arms Fatigue in Warrior 2 + The Hip Mechanics Your Teacher Never Explainedn Part 2 of our Warrior 2 deep dive, we tackle the #1 complaints: shoulder tension, neck strain, and arm fatigue. Most practitioners are unknowingly holding their arms with their neck muscles instead of their shoulder blades—and it's exhausting. We'll show you exactly how to fix it.What You'll Learn:Hip Mechanics:Why "square hips" is anatomically impossible (it's actually 45 degrees)The truth about pelvic rotation and psoas release in the back legHow to cue "shins forward, thighs back" for better al...
2025-10-2632 minThe Yoga Posers PodcastWarrior Two Part 1: Fit for Your HipsWarrior 2 looks simple, but it's one of the most commonly misaligned poses in yoga—leading to quad burn, knee pain, and hip pinching. In Part 1, we break down why traditional cueing fails and how to adapt this foundational pose for YOUR body.In this episode, you'll learn:Why "square your hips" is anatomically impossible for most peopleHeel-to-heel vs. heel-to-arch: which stance works for your body typeHow to engage hip stabilizers (the "rotator cuff of the hip")Weight distribution secrets that make the pose sustainableStrap techniques that completely change your experienceHow to protect your knees by working sm...
2025-10-2034 min
The Yoga Posers PodcastUttanasana Part 2: How to Do it Right & Protect Your BackIn Part 2 of our deep dive into Uttanasana, we unpack thehidden mechanics of standing forward fold. We talk which cues you should ignore if you have tight hamstrings or, really long hamstrings, and why hinging at the hip (the just right amount) is everything. A must-listen for teachers and students looking to achieve a safer, more sustainable forward fold.
2025-10-1438 min
The Yoga Posers PodcastUttanasana Episode 1 – Fold Like a ProJane and Sarah from Yoga Posers dive deep into Uttanasana (Standing Forward Fold), one of the most commonly misunderstood poses in yoga. In this episode, they explore why this seemingly simple pose is actually done incorrectly by most practitioners and how improper technique can cause harm rather than benefit.The hosts discuss the true purpose of uttanasana—creating internal refuge by shutting down external disturbances—and share personal stories of using forward folds during difficult life moments. They break down the critical difference between hip hinge and pelvic tilt, explaining why most people either fold at the waist (st...
2025-10-0920 min
The Yoga Posers PodcastBridge Pose Part 3: Breath, Pelvic Floor & Trauma-Sensitive YogaIn the final episode of our three-part series on BridgePose (Setu Bandhasana), Jane and Sarah dive into the subtle but powerful connections between breath, pelvic floor health, and trauma-sensitive yoga.We explore how breathing on the inhale vs. exhalechanges your Bridge experience, how to support students with wide vs. narrow ribcages, and why Bridge is one of the best places to practice full core breathing. You’ll also learn how supported variations like Stirrup Pose can help release chronic holding patterns, calm the nervous system, and makepelvic floor work safer and more effective....
2025-09-2718 min
The Yoga Posers PodcastBridge Pose Part 2: From Consolation Prize to Power PoseIn Part 2 of our three-part Bridge Pose series, Jane and Sarah reframe Bridge Pose (Setu Bandhasana) as much more than a consolation prize for Wheel. This episode explores how to adapt Bridge for different body types—whether you’re hypermobile, stiff, or somewhere in between—and how to use props, variations, and therapeutic approaches to makethe pose effective and safe.You’ll learn:How "relative flexibility" is key to why certain cues don't work for youCues for stiff vs. hypermobile studentsVariations like Baddhakonasana Bridge, Chatush Padasasna, and Dynamic BridgeHow to challenge yourself with one-legged bridge and blanket...
2025-09-2730 min
The Yoga Posers PodcastBridge Pose Part 1: Why your back hurts in Setu BandhasanaIn this first episode of our three-part series on Bridge Pose (Setu Bandhasana), Jane and Sarah break down the foundations of this classic yoga backbend. We explore the difference between a yoga Bridge and a glute bridge, why thoracic extension matters more than cranking into your low back, and how small changes in pelvic tilt, glute engagement, and shoulder positioning can make the pose safer and more effective.You’ll learn:How to set up Bridge Pose without jamming your lumbar spineThe role of the glutes (engaged vs. gripping)Why pr...
2025-09-2726 min
The Yoga Posers PodcastCobra Pose Comfort: How to Avoid Pain in BhujangasanaCobra Pose (Bhujangasana) is one of yoga’s most common backbends—and one of the most complained about. “It dumps into my low back!” “It hurts my neck!” “I can’t breathe!” In this episode of Yoga Posers, Jane and Sarah unpack how to make Cobra Pose comfortable, strong, and sustainable. From Sphinx to wall variations, discover simple ways to protect your spine, strengthen your back body, and find real ease in this classic pose.
2025-09-0650 min
The Yoga Posers PodcastPlank Pose – Light and StrongIn this episode of Yoga Posers, Jane and Sarah break down Plank Pose and Chaturanga Dandasana—two of yoga’s most misunderstood (and most skipped) postures. Learn why plank hurts your shoulders and wrists, the most common mistakes in plank and chaturanga, and exactly how to fix them so these poses feel strong, safe, and sustainable.You’ll discover practical alignment tips, core and breath techniques, and variations for every level so you can finally build confidence in your plank.Key Topics Covered:Why plank pose is so challenging and commonly avoidedHow...
2025-08-291h 01
The Yoga Posers PodcastHigh Lunge – The Vanilla CakeThis fascinating conversation between experienced yoga therapists Sarah and Jane reveals the hidden biomechanical secrets behind crescent lunge - from why your quadriceps are like "teenagers of the body" (competent but reluctant to work) to how this seemingly simple pose can literally prepare you for life's challenges, including getting up and down stairs at 90. They dive deep into the therapeutic magic of achieving that coveted 90-degree knee angle, explaining how it creates optimal muscle activation and joint stability while debunking common myths like "never let your knee go past your ankle." Most compelling of all, they show how mastering...
2025-08-1241 min
The Yoga Posers PodcastDown Dog – Feeling Good Now!From wrist pain to dizzy spells, downward dog reveals everything that's going wrong in your practice. Discover why bending your knees might be the key to straighter legs, how your nervous system is sabotaging your flexibility, and why this iconic pose is actually a full-body diagnostic tool.
2025-08-0845 min