Jenni Rawlings yoga & movement Blog

Welcome to my blog, where we cover yoga anatomy, yoga biomechanics, yoga myths, and so much more!

On this blog, you'll find in-depth articles on yoga anatomy, alignment, biomechanics, movement science, strength training for yoga, creative sequencing, and mythbusting. Whether you’re a yoga teacher or an anatomy-curious student, these posts are designed to help you deepen your understanding of the body and bring more clarity and confidence to your yoga practice and teaching.

3 Claims about the Body Yoga Teachers Should Stop Making

3 Claims about the Body Yoga Teachers Should Stop Making

alignment, movement sci education, teaching yoga, yoga controversies, yoga teacher trainingJenni RawlingsJuly 20, 2021 Comments

What is a Yoga Teacher's Scope of Practice?

What is a Yoga Teacher's Scope of Practice?

teaching yoga, yoga teacher training, yoga controversiesJenni RawlingsJune 22, 2021 Comments

What’s the Best Way to Cue Movement in Yoga?

What’s the Best Way to Cue Movement in Yoga?

movement sci education, teaching yoga, yoga teacher trainingJenni RawlingsMay 18, 2021 Comments

A Modern Approach to Core Stability: Is Navel-to-Spine the Best Cue?

A Modern Approach to Core Stability: Is Navel-to-Spine the Best Cue?

core stability, core strength, alignment, research studies, teaching yoga, yoga controversies, yoga teacher trainingJenni RawlingsApril 13, 2021 Comments

Is Yoga Enough to Be Your Only Form of Exercise?

Is Yoga Enough to Be Your Only Form of Exercise?

movement sci education, yoga, yoga myths, yoga controversiesJenni RawlingsFebruary 16, 2021 Comments

Is Savasana Necessary?

Is Savasana Necessary?

teaching yoga, yoga, yoga controversies, yoga teacher trainingJenni RawlingsJanuary 20, 2021 Comments

All the Yoga Myths We Busted in 2020

All the Yoga Myths We Busted in 2020

Jenni RawlingsDecember 30, 2020Comment

Redefining Self-Myofascial Release

Redefining Self-Myofascial Release

yoga controversies, fascia, health & fitnessJenni RawlingsDecember 15, 2020 Comments

Questioning the Way Breathing is Taught in Yoga

Questioning the Way Breathing is Taught in Yoga

health & fitness, teaching yoga, movement sci education, yoga teacher trainingJenni RawlingsNovember 10, 2020 Comments

Reflections on Decades in the Yoga World: A Duo-Interview Project

Reflections on Decades in the Yoga World: A Duo-Interview Project

Jenni RawlingsOctober 21, 2020 Comments

Top 4 Myths About Yoga During Pregnancy

Top 4 Myths About Yoga During Pregnancy

health & fitness, teaching yoga, twisting, yoga, yoga controversiesJenni RawlingsSeptember 15, 2020prenatal yoga, prenatal yoga myths, exercise during pregnancy, exercise during pregnancy myths Comments

Should We Shift Forward Onto Our Toes in Chaturanga?

Should We Shift Forward Onto Our Toes in Chaturanga?

alignment, anatomy, teaching yoga, yoga, yoga anatomyJenni RawlingsSeptember 9, 2020chaturanga, chaturanga shift forward, chaturanga injury, chaturanga alignment, push up, yoga push upComment

The Rise of Online Yoga

The Rise of Online Yoga

teaching yogaJenni RawlingsAugust 3, 2020online yoga, online yoga classes, online yoga teaching, pandemic yoga, Zoom yoga, livestream yoga Comments

What's the Right Way to Forward Fold in Yoga?

What's the Right Way to Forward Fold in Yoga?

alignment, anatomy, teaching yoga, yoga, yoga anatomyJenni RawlingsJuly 17, 2020forward fold, uttanasana, spinal flexion, lumbar flexion, yoga alignmentComment

End-Range Training: Does Closing the Gap Between Active and Passive ROM Prevent Injuries?

End-Range Training: Does Closing the Gap Between Active and Passive ROM Prevent Injuries?

Jenni RawlingsJune 24, 2020mobility training, end range training, active range of motion, passive range of motion, passive stretching Comments

How Are Yoga Studios Handling Re-Opening? An Informal Survey [June 2020]

How Are Yoga Studios Handling Re-Opening? An Informal Survey [June 2020]

Jenni RawlingsJune 14, 2020 Comments

What's the Right Length for Downward Dog?

What's the Right Length for Downward Dog?

alignment, anatomy, shoulders, teaching yoga, vinyasa, yoga, yoga anatomy, yoga alignmentJenni RawlingsMay 20, 2020down dog, downward facing dog, downward dog, adhomukha svanasana, vinyasa flow Comments

Physical Touch in Yoga: Do Teachers & Students Agree?

Physical Touch in Yoga: Do Teachers & Students Agree?

Jenni Rawlings & Travis PollenFebruary 19, 2020 Comments

5 Influential Yogis Weigh in on Yoga Adjustments: When, Why, and Whether to Give Them

5 Influential Yogis Weigh in on Yoga Adjustments: When, Why, and Whether to Give Them

Jenni RawlingsJanuary 15, 2020 Comments

No Foot on the Knee in Tree Pose? Questioning the Cue

No Foot on the Knee in Tree Pose? Questioning the Cue

alignment, anatomy, teaching yoga, yoga anatomy, yoga controversiesJenni RawlingsDecember 11, 2019yoga and pain, yoga injuries, yoga alignment cues, yoga cues Comments