Episode Synopsis "4. Does the knowledge of anatomy necessarily mean safety on the yoga mat?"

Anatomy is an important part of most yoga teacher’s training but does it mean that the knowledge of anatomy leads to safety on the mat? And what impact does it have on a deep mind/body connection? In this 4th episode of The Wise Way to Yoga Podcast, Cecile Raynor and Mona Kelly discuss how detailed anatomical descriptions during class doesn’t necessarily mean a pain or injury free practice and how it can actually lead us to mind-body disconnection. Cecile is an Alexander Technique teacher, certified by the American Society of Teachers of the Alexander Technique (AMSAT). Cecile has been practicing in the Boston area for over 20 years. She has also trained as a Thai Yoga therapist and is The author of the book, The Wise Way to Yoga, our main inspiration and base for this Podcast. Mona Kelly is a yoga teacher, certified in Vinyasa, Kundalini and Restorative Yoga. Also a student of Cecile, her yoga classes, taught exclusively online, integrate the Alexander Technique principles for a fluid, fun and safe yoga practice. She also consults on Vedic astrology, one of the most profound self-knowledge tools. This is where you can find Cecile and Mona online and beyond this Podcast: Cecile’s website: http://www.cecileraynor.com/ Cecile’s blog: https://offthematyogablog.com The Wise Way to Yoga (book) *: https://amzn.to/2RBWPjY Mona’s website: http://www.monakelly.net (*) Affiliate link

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