Second Circle Fundamentals of Alignment
Frequently Asked Questions

So what is this thing?

It's a classroom discussion. We sit down and talk about some ideas, then stand up and see how they feel, then sit down and talk some more, then stand up and work it out, etc... We do it all within the poses in the Foundation Sequence. It's not a yoga class or "master class" or anything like that. The clinic is meant to be a conversation between us, together, about the way that bodies work.

Is it heated?

No, though it is taught in the studio's hot room space, so there might be a little residual heat from previous classes.

What should I wear?

Wear something they would feel comfortable in for a non-heated yoga class. You should be able to move easily and do the poses, but there won't be much sweat.

Is it hard?

It's not meant to be, but people sometimes find it to be a bit of a workout. This is not because we do intense poses or long holds, we don't, but rather because using the body in healthy alignment can activate unused muscle groups and movement chains.

Can I Bring a Notebook?

Absolutely. Please feel free to take notes in whatever way works for you. It's important to us that you get the most value possible out of this program, and much of it may take a little while to marinate with you, so notes can be extremely valuable.

What about a Cell Phone?

As a general rule, we try to keep the cell phone use to a minimum in the classroom as it can be distracting. However, there will be several drawings put up over the course of the class, including some website information, so there will be some time allowed at the end of the clinic to take pictures and/or video that you might find helpful.

Where Did all This information Come From?

Largely from the Anusara method, a form that evolved from Iyengar yoga and highlights universal alignment principles. The clinic has also been influenced by master teachers Richard Freeman and Zhenja La Rosa, body worker Thomas Myers, Yoga Hour creator Darren Rhodes, and countless yoga teachers in the Bikram, Ashtanga, Iyengar, Vinyasa, and Hatha schools.