Bridge Pose and the Low Back

Teaching Yoga: Alignment - Bridge Pose and the Low Back Bridge Pose looks simple. But it's one of the poses where students most commonly feel it in the low back instead of the glutes and hamstrings. Understanding why that happens - and how to support it - changes how we teach this pose entirely. In this video we build Bridge from the ground up, looking at how the feet, the posterior chain, and the low back all work together to create a more supported, sustainable backbend. You'll learn: Why the feet and inner edges matter before the lift even begins How to cue the tailbone to distribute extension rather than compress the lumbar spine The difference between glute gripping and full posterior chain engagement What to look for when you're teaching - and cues to try in your next class There is no one right way to do this pose. Each body and its structure are unique. These landmarks are meant to be supportive rather than corrective. If this was useful, subscribing helps more teachers find this content. Free teaching companion PDF: Notes, cues, and the why behind this pose -- download it here: https://www.amyhardwick.com/yogaresou... Teaching Yoga: Alignment & Anatomy    • Teaching Yoga: Alignment & Anatomy   I'm Amy Hardwick… yoga educator, Reiki teacher, and mentor with 25 years in the wellness world. This channel is for yoga teachers and curious students who want to go deeper: into alignment, anatomy, yin yoga, breathwork, and Reiki. Everything here is offered as one lens, not the only lens. There is no one right way to teach yoga, or to practice it. My hope is that this gives you something useful to explore in your own body and bring to your students in a way that's true to you. Ways to learn together: The Aligned Path Mentorship: https://www.amyhardwick.com/mentorship Kula Online Yoga Community: https://www.amyhardwick.com/kula2 Reiki Trainings: https://www.amyhardwick.com/reikitrai... Newsletter: https://amyhardwick.kit.com/6e6f2f9399 www.amyhardwick.com ‪@amyhardwickyoga‬ _________________________ This content is for educational purposes. Please consult a healthcare professional for any injuries or medical concerns. #yogaanatomy #yogateachereducation #yogaforteachers