Yoga Cues I No Longer Use (and What I Say Instead)

Are you still using old alignment cues that don’t land? Or worse, confuse and micromanage your students? In this episode, Ula and Brea (Heart + Bones Yoga) share the yoga cues we retired and exactly what we say instead. You’ll learn how to swap vague or prescriptive language for clear action cues that improve safety, agency, and accessibility—especially for students with hypermobility or different body histories.

What you’ll learn

• Common yoga cues to retire (e.g., micromanaging and “you should feel it here” language)
• How to replace them with action cues that create real engagement
• Why cueing outcomes beats forcing shapes—and how that supports inclusivity
• Tips for beginners and experienced teachers to update their cue library
• A kinder teaching mindset: experiment, observe, and keep learning

If you’re a yoga teacher who wants classes that are safer, clearer, and more inclusive, this conversation is for you.

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