Jane and Sarah reveal why traditional alignment cues cause knee and back pain—and how to make Utkatasana feel powerful instead. Learn to sit strong in your foundation so you can rise up with confidence. Perfect for teachers and students tired of dreading this pose.Key topics: Knee safety, weight distribution, functional alignment, building strength and endurance

00:00 Introduction to Yoga and Self-Judgment

01:11 Exploring Utkatasana: The Chair Pose

03:22 Symbolism and Personal Growth in Utkatasana

05:57 Technical Breakdown of Utkatasana

08:16 Functional Modifications and Alignment

15:01 Personal Experiences and Insights

22:18 The Importance of Proprioception and Feedback

In Tree Pose Part 2: How to Balance in Tree Pose, Sarah and Jane extend the roots to include the hips — exploring hip alignment, core control, and how to teach balance that lasts.

Tree Pose becomes a master class in stability, notstillness.

They talk through what really happens in the pelvis when one leg lifts, why “neutral” is trickier than it sounds, and how outer-hip containment and lower-abdominal support create the lift (Uddiyana bandha) that makes Vrksasana feel effortless.

You’ll learn how to teach Tree Pose from the ground up — how to use your knee at the wall, blocks, and breath to train smarter balance and stronger hips.

And, in classic Yoga Posers fashion, expect a mix of anatomy, humor, and honest talk about why losing your balance is part of the point — in yoga and in life.

Visit https://www.theyogaposers.com for free yoga pose Cheat Sheets!

Keywords:Tree Pose, Vrksasana, yoga for balance, hip alignment, core stability, yoga teaching tips, how to teach Tree Pose, yoga anatomy

The Yoga Posers Podcast cuts through yoga myths and trendy cues to give teachers and students practical, science-backed solutions for common pose problems.

Join Jane & Sarah, two Yoga Therapists who have been in the business for decades, as they unpack one yoga pose per episode. They take your most common complaints, update the cueing, and explain how to make the pose work for your unique body. Each episode finishes with therapeutic applications.

Visit their website for free yoga pose Cheat Sheets and to listen to every episode: https://www.theyogaposers.com/