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Written by Becca Hewes, ERYT500, C-IAYT
Teaching Yoga Tips: Alignment Options for the Standing Poses
Although each standing pose has specific alignment cues and options, there are some general guidelines we can follow. In this post, I will cover frequently-asked questions about the position of the feet, the length and width of the stances, and the angles of the knees and hips. New students need to learn where to place their feet and how much to bend their knees and hips. One size does not fit all, so let’s review some of the options we can offer.