03/12/2026
What my students teach me…
Sometimes a yoga pose can feel… scary.
Not because we are unwilling, but because our body senses something unfamiliar, unstable, or simply not right for us today.
In group yoga settings, this is where multiple approaches matter.
Functional anatomy reminds us that no two bodies are the same. Bone structure, joint orientation, tissue elasticity, injury history, and nervous system responses all influence how a pose feels in the body. What is accessible for one person may feel impossible—or unsafe—for another.
This is why accessible practice is fundamental.
A pose is a relationship formed in practice. This requires time, space and compassion.
Using props, changing range of motion, adjusting load, or choosing an entirely different variation can transform fear into curiosity and resistance into exploration.
When we honor the uniqueness of our bodies, we move away from forcing form and toward cultivating relationship.
In yoga, the invitation is not to conquer the pose.
The invitation is to meet yourself there.
And today, I’m grateful for the student who reminded us all that courage sometimes looks like simply saying, “This feels scary for me.”
