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The Myth of Symmetry in Yoga

You know how we tend to assume that the body should look and feel the same on both sides - an ideal of symmetry? And that tadasana (mountain pose) is our neutral, symmetrical, optimal shape? Well, my newest article for Yoga InternationalThe Myth of Symmetry in Yoga, uses science to challenge these long-held assumptions that most of the yoga world holds dear.

"It's articles like this that help to keep asana teaching science-based and elevate our profession as yoga teachers." --From the comment section of the article!

Check it out here to update your perspective on the body, alignment, & yoga!