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Ep 130: Why Plow Pose Shouldn’t Be Taught in Group Classes
Listen To My Latest Podcast Episode: Ep 130: Why Plow Pose Shouldn’t Be Taught in Group Classes
Episode 130: WHY PLOW POSE SHOULDN'T BE TAUGHT IN GROUP CLASSES
Plow Pose is a standard part of many yoga classes, and many teachers were trained to include it without much question. But in a group class setting, the demands on the cervical spine in this pose, combined with the reality of teaching multiple students at once, create a level of risk that is worth taking seriously. In this episode, I'll make a direct case for why plow pose does not belong in a group yoga class, what the anatomy actually tells us about what this pose asks of the neck, and what it means to teach responsibly when you cannot give every student your individual attention.
- The Reality of Group Classes
- Understanding the Cervical Spine
- Why Plow Pose Is Specifically Problematic
- Additional Problematic Poses
- What Thoughtful Teaching Actually Looks Like
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