Posterior Pelvic Tilt Part 3: PPT in Asana

August 14, 2018August 15, 2018 ~ KerryMcInnesYoga ~ Leave a comment

In the first two posts of this series (here and here), I introduced the posterior pelvic tilt (PPT) — a common yet controversial movement cue in asana practice that can be recognized by phrases such as “curl tailbone down”, “pull front hips up”, “shorten the front side of your body” etc. This cue is used … Continue reading Posterior Pelvic Tilt Part 3: PPT in Asana

Posterior Pelvic Tilt Part 2: Spinal Stability

August 6, 2018 ~ KerryMcInnesYoga ~ 5 Comments

Does The Tailbone Tuck Provide Optimal Lumbar Stability In Part 1 of this 3-part series, I introduced the common — but controversial — posterior pelvic tilt (PPT) cue. I explained how controversy stems from the opposing views about whether or not the PPT helps stabilize and protect the low spine from compression. I discussed its … Continue reading Posterior Pelvic Tilt Part 2: Spinal Stability

Posterior Pelvic Tilt Part 1: The Tail-Tuck Cue

August 1, 2018August 6, 2018 ~ KerryMcInnesYoga ~ 6 Comments

Throughout my yoga journey, I have come to realize that certain movement cues are plagued with polarity. Take squaring your hips (e.g., Warrior 1; Janu Sirsasana, pyramid) or contracting your glutes (e.g., upward facing dog, bridge). And while I have become accustomed to understanding which cues work in my body and which cues I can … Continue reading Posterior Pelvic Tilt Part 1: The Tail-Tuck Cue