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Cora Lee

Is Alignment Important?

Updated: Jun 14, 2023

In every class, there will be some alignment instructions. However, the objective is different when the FOCUS is in Alignment.


In a Vinyasa class, the FOCUS is the dynamic nature of the practice to the fluidity – move with the breath. Alignment is not the primary objective. Hence, fewer alignment instructions.

The FOCUS of Alignment is on the DETAILS. Poses are held for a longer period of time. Teachers have more time to explain the ACTIONS within the postures. Students have more opportunities to observe and adjust their postures


First, it’s the basic form – the shape.

⚡ How does the pose look like? ⚡ How do you get in and out of it?


Then it’s the details – the actions within the poses.

👉 How do you align the bones in these postures? 👉 What are the directions of the bones moving? 👉 What part of the body is engaging? 👉 What part of the body is lengthening?


Instead of making shapes, we explore the biomechanics of the body – the application of mechanical principles to the human body; understanding how bones, joints, muscles, ligaments, tendons, and nerves work together in our yoga practice.


Join me in my Alignment Class 👇

Alignment Mixed Thursday, 7:30-8:30 am at Ngee Ann City Friday, 12:15-1:15 pm at Suntec City

Alignment Advanced Sunday 10:45-12:00 pm at Ngee Ann City

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