Even though I knew my alignment was being recorded and was trying to set a proper example for my students, my everyday postural patterns inevitably snuck into my poses.
Yoga is about a lot more than precise shapes. This experience taught me how to disrupt my default ways of holding myself on the mat, which enhanced my awareness.
The not-so-helpful habit of slouching, or forward head carriage, shows up in your yoga practice. It's essential to maintain awareness to counter these tendencies.
You might even find that you'll learn to be more conscious of how you inhabit your body off the mat by paying attention to your posture during yoga.
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