Video: Avoiding Fixation on Perfect Form in Ashtanga Yoga
The Trap of Perfect Alignment in Yoga: Embrace Internal Balance
Michael Joel Hall discusses the pitfalls of obsessing over perfect alignment in yoga Asana. He emphasizes that the body is dynamic and that chasing an idealized form can lead to strain, frustration, and injury. Hall advocates for alignment that supports internal balance and sustainable practice rather than just external aesthetics. He reminds viewers that progress in Ashtanga Yoga is about stability, breath, and awareness, and that pain should be seen as a warning sign, not a marker of progress.
00:00 Introduction to Alignment in Yoga and Perfection’s Pitfalls
00:43 True Alignment: Internal Balance and Awareness