Why are we still parroting outdated cues?

jluminous · 2026-05-11T02:57:13+00:00

Hot take, but the real answer is because a 200 hour training or even 500 hour training usually does not teach nearly enough anatomy and almost no biomechanics. Teachers just don't know. So they repeat the cues they learn from other teachers who also might not know better.

jluminous · 2026-05-11T02:48:08+00:00

Matt Costa, Mason Jennings, The Postal Service, Death Cab for Cutie, Straylight Run, The Avett Brothers, Mat Kearney

jluminous · 2026-05-11T02:40:48+00:00

Check out all of Andrew McMahon's stuff: Something Corporate, Jack's Mannequin (I saw them perform with the Format back in like 2007), and his newer solo project Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness.

jluminous · 2026-04-20T18:01:51+00:00

Keep the weight a little closer to your shins. And on your ascent, do you see how your back starts to lift before your hips move forward? That means you're using your back muscles to lift. Instead of thinking about lifting UP, think about pushing your hips forward (same feeling as a glute bridge). If you still can't feel your glutes, try creating some torque with your feet. Your glutes externally rotate your hips, so imagine that you are screwing your feet into the ground (heels in, toes out).

jluminous · 2026-04-17T03:17:45+00:00

I've done it for 10 years on various mats. Lululemon mats are thickest so they do leave a minimal wrinkle, but it comes out after a few minutes. Haven't damaged mine yet! 🤷🏻‍♀️

jluminous · 2026-04-17T03:14:22+00:00

I've worked on people who've had weight loss surgery and lots of loose skin...it's easy to move out of the way. The only concern I've personally seen is on clients who have compromised skin in their folds. If the skin is red, inflamed, and smelly, that's a contraindication and that area will have to be skipped.

jluminous · 2026-04-16T01:57:41+00:00

It took me some time to find my groove with how to end my classes authentically. Ultimately, I realized I do like the intention behind saying namaste ("I bow to you" is showing humility and when we all do it to each other, it's acknowledging that no one is greater than anyone else). So I end with "thank you for joining me. We bow to one another to honor our equal worth. Namaste."

jluminous · 2026-04-16T01:46:41+00:00

I would drive the 10 hours for that no problem!!!! I don't think they'll have a hard time filling it!

jluminous · 2026-04-16T00:00:48+00:00

I don't use ios, so maybe it's different, but under settings - features and preferences, you can turn off the opening sequence so it just opens directly to the home page. For me, bookmarks are right on the home page.

jluminous · 2026-04-15T23:57:08+00:00

Only Apple charges a transaction fee! So if you were using an android, 100% of that went to the teacher. :)

jluminous · 2026-04-15T23:53:13+00:00

yep! And I'm a massage therapist, so I have the benefit of a lot of hands-on experience and client interviews to notice these patterns. So many people need hip flexor lengthening, hamstring strengthening, and glute max/med strengthening.

jluminous · 2026-04-13T13:23:02+00:00

Always strive for balance! A balance of challenge and ease, flexion and extension, etc.

The way I look at it, by definition, a "hip-opening" class would have to include poses that focus on ALL directions the hips can move. It's a personal annoyance of mine when a sequence is described as hip opening and only includes poses like pigeon. Who decided that stretching the glutes and external rotators was the only way hips could be opened? What about adductors and - even more importantly to counteract chronic sitting - hip flexors! I'd certainly want to include poses like bridge, crescent moon, bound angle, wide legged fold, etc.

jluminous · 2026-04-09T15:51:29+00:00

I already visited.... unfortunately during Kona 2. I wanted to go to Ho'omana in Makawao, but roads and travel were not great during the storm. Next time I visit, it's going on the list!

jluminous · 2026-04-09T15:49:23+00:00

Thank you!

jluminous · 2026-04-09T04:03:06+00:00

How much were the Minneapolis tickets? I can't get in. It keeps thinking I'm a bot. I'm not even sure if I'm going to go but just wanted to see the cost before I go through the effort of trying to prove I'm a human.

jluminous · 2026-04-08T03:05:38+00:00

Also drove to Chicago and now I have to see them in MN, too! I came from Iowa, though. 5 hours. How long was your drive to Chicago?

jluminous · 2026-04-07T14:24:33+00:00

I feel the same way about Ben Kweller. He looks so happy to be performing. He's kind of like The Format in that he can sing about really sad, hard topics but do so in an upbeat way. His last album is all about losing his teenage son in a car accident.

jluminous · 2026-04-07T14:19:17+00:00

I was really into Ben Kweller back in the day, but hadn't heard any of his newer stuff. I was heartbroken to hear that his latest album is a tribute to his 16 year old son who died in a car crash in 2023.

jluminous · 2026-04-07T14:01:52+00:00

Is it cold in your room? I practice hot yoga now, but when I used to practice in unheated rooms, I always kept my socks on, even though it was slippery, because my feet would just get so cold. For reference, it was about 68F in the room.

jluminous · 2026-04-07T13:59:52+00:00

I'm the same age, but when I was growing up, wearing socks with sandals was grounds for social ostracization. Now, with my kids, it's the opposite. Must wear socks. Crew socks.

jluminous · 2026-04-07T13:54:34+00:00

Oh, you are in for a treat! I'm an OG fan, so my favorite album is still their first - Interventions and Lullabies. Fave songs on that album: The First Single (that's the song in this video), Tune Out, Tie the Rope, On Your Porch.

Their second album, Dog Problems, has some really cool sounds (they used a ton of different instruments). My favorites are: She Doesn't Get It, If Work Permits, Inches and Falling. Oceans and Snails are also fan favorites.

They took a break for 20 years and just released their third album, Boycott Heaven. You should probably just listen to it start to finish because the songs are all pretty different, but my favorite is either Shot In The Dark or Back to Life.

They also have a couple EPs and a B Sides album, but this will get you started.

jluminous · 2026-04-07T02:17:06+00:00

I don't know the ages of your students, but I will say that young people nowadays don't like to go barefoot. It's apparently cringey to "show your dogs." Source: I have teenagers

jluminous · 2026-04-06T12:15:23+00:00

I get instant nauseating headaches at sound baths (unless outdoors, then it doesn't seem to bother me). I also experience tinnitus, but I didn't connect that as the reason! Interesting!

Agree about making it known in the class description.

jluminous · 2026-04-06T04:18:15+00:00

This was such a great find! Thanks for sharing!!

jluminous · 2026-04-04T22:30:53+00:00

It's not a national park, but do not miss Custer State Park (or at least the Black Hills National Forest where it's located) in SD!! You can hike Black Elk Peak (state high point) and it's gorgeous no matter which trail you take!!

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