"We've all heard cues in yoga class that don't exactly make sense to us. After all, language is a nuanced thing, and the way each of us interprets words varies. Some of us respond to simple and direct language, others to anatomical details, and still others to visual analogies. Even instructions that once helped us connect to sensation as beginners can feel overdone as our body awareness develops with continued practice."
"Although there's no "perfect" way to express any movement or muscle action, impassioned debates over differing viewpoints and opinions quickly find their way online, including calls to cancel certain ways of saying things. That can leave teachers second-guessing every single word that leaves their mouths and students wondering whether or not to follow their instructions. But even cues that are commonly deemed controversial can still be useful depending on the context."
Language in yoga classes varies and practitioners interpret cues differently; some respond to simple directives, others to anatomical detail or visual analogies. Instructions that once aided beginners may feel overused as body awareness develops. No single wording perfectly describes movement or muscle action, and online debates over cueing can prompt calls to cancel certain phrases. Such controversy may cause teachers to second-guess and students to hesitate. Some controversial cues retain redeeming qualities in specific contexts. Prioritize how any cue feels in the body and use discernment and wisdom rather than all-or-nothing judgment when deciding whether to follow a cue.
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