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ELEMENTS ACADEMY BLOG
Diving deeper into the intersection of traditional yogic wisdom and modern movement science. Explore the "why" behind the practice to move from information to embodiment.
Rethinking Forward Folds: Why Bending Your Knees Is Often the Smartest Move
Forward folds are often taught as hamstring stretches, but they are actually about pelvic movement. Learn why bending the knees improves spinal safety and fold quality.
Danique Hanson
15 minutes ago3 min read
Why Good Alignment Looks Different in Every Body
A clear, practical guide to spinal flexion and extension in yoga, with common mistakes and smarter cues for forward folds and backbends.
Danique Hanson
Jul 272 min read
The Pelvis in Yoga: Why It Changes Every Pose You Teach
A clear, practical guide to spinal flexion and extension in yoga, with common mistakes and smarter cues for forward folds and backbends.
Danique Hanson
Jul 132 min read
Understanding the Spine in Yoga: Flexion, Extension, and What Teachers Need to Know
A clear, practical guide to spinal flexion and extension in yoga, with common mistakes and smarter cues for forward folds and backbends.
Danique Hanson
Jun 293 min read
The Hips in Yoga: Mobility, Stability, and Why "Opening" Isn't Everything
A clear, practical guide to spinal flexion and extension in yoga, with common mistakes and smarter cues for forward folds and backbends.
Danique Hanson
Jun 154 min read
Anatomy for Yoga Teachers: A Practical Framework (Without Memorising Everything)
Feel overwhelmed by anatomy? This framework helps yoga teachers focus on what matters: movement, load, breath, and practical decision-making - without drowning in memorisation.
Danique Hanson
Jun 14 min read
Unlocking the Power of Anatomy in Yoga Teaching
Yoga teachers study anatomy for one reason: to teach safely and effectively in real bodies.
It is easy to assume anatomy is about memorising muscles, bones, and medical terminology. In yoga teaching, that approach quickly becomes overwhelming and mostly unhelpful. The role of anatomy in yoga is not clinical diagnosis. It is functional understanding.
Danique Hanson
Dec 22, 20253 min read
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