Please Note: This is part of a series of related topics. Use the quick menu above to navigate within this section.In this lesson, we present a number of cueing considerations for supporting healthy spinal and pelvic alignment.
Objective
Be familiar with considerations related to cueing for rib flare and misalignments of the spine and pelvis, taking particular care with the problem cues “tuck (or scoop) your tailbone” and “use a flat back.”
Description
Describe the typical intention behind the cue “tuck your tail” or “scoop your tailbone” and some potential problems with the cue. Explain the pelvic position that most students are likely to display and why an understanding of rib shear is of importance to yoga teachers. Explain why tucking the pelvis is likely to be an ineffective action for addressing hyperlordosis and provide verbal cues that can help students experience a healthier experience of their natural spinal curves.
Vocabulary
anteversion / anterior tilt, retroversion / posterior tilt, rib flare, tuck (or scoop) the tail
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