Should We Keep Our Pelvis Square in Yoga Twists?

Have you heard about the controversial yoga alignment debate about the pelvis and twists? On the one hand, we’re often taught that it’s important that we keep our pelvis square when we twist. But on the other hand, we’re also often taught that’s important that we do the opposite and let our pelvis turn in the direction of the twist instead. Which one is right? Is one variation safer than the other? If so, how? What are the effects of each pelvic alignment on the SI joint (sacroiliac joint)? Aside from safety, why else might we choose to square the pelvis or let it turn in a twist? In this tutorial, we first use movement science to examine the pelvis, twisting, and safety. After that, we cover the biomechanical considerations of each variation, and what they each offer in terms of effects on the body. This tutorial will empower you with science-based knowledge about the body and movement that you can be more intentional about which pelvis alignment you choose in twists in your own yoga practice or in your yoga teaching if you’re a yoga teacher! #yogaalignment #yogateachertraining #yogaposes 📫 Sign up for Jenni's email newsletter here: https://jennirawlings.com/email-signup 🎙️ Find Jenni and her co-host Travis Pollen, PhD on the *Yoga Meets Movement Science Podcast*! https://jennirawlings.com/podcast 🧘‍♀️ Jenni’s online yoga class library & workshops: https://www.jennirawlings.com/members... 📕 Strength Training for Yoga book: https://www.strengthforyoga.com/book 💪🏽 Strength for Yoga Remote Group Training: https://www.jennirawlings.com/group-t... Follow Jenni for daily posts with creative, movement science-based teaching inspiration & tips: Instagram -   / jenni_rawlings   Facebook -   / jennirawlingsyoga   TIME STAMPS 00:00 Intro 04:21 Is it important to align our pelvis in a specific way in yoga twists to keep the SI joint (sacroiliac joint) safe? 12:36 The biomechanics of the pelvis in yoga twists 17:55 global movement vs. isolated spinal movement in yoga twists 21:51 Which pelvic alignment results in a “deeper” twist? 24:03 Wrapping up