What is Alignment Yoga?

Inspired by my different areas of training, the Alignment Yoga I teach is a form of Hatha Yoga based on precision and awareness of the body’s alignment, while remaining rooted in the principles and traditional teachings of yoga.

The practice is primarily based on Asanas (postures) and Pranayama (breathwork). It follows a regular and progressive approach that develops strength, endurance, stability and balance, while cultivating flexibility, mobility and the ability to relax.

Attention to alignment allows us to better understand our own bodies, refine our awareness and practise in a way that is both precise and safe. The aim is not to achieve a perfect shape, but to find an alignment that is appropriate for each individual body, taking into account its possibilities and needs.

During the practice, the mind remains focused on the action, sensations and movement of the breath. This sustained attention gradually brings body and breath together, allowing the practice of the postures to become a deeply meditative experience.

With regular practice, we develop a finer inner awareness. We learn to recognise areas of tension, habitual patterns and certain forms of resistance, gradually creating greater freedom, stability and balance, both physically and mentally.

Props — such as straps, blocks, blankets, the wall and chairs — are an integral part of this approach. They allow the postures to be adapted to each person’s individual needs and abilities, while helping to deepen their understanding and practise with precision, without forcing or compromising the integrity of the body.

Alignment Yoga is therefore a precise, demanding and deeply conscious approach to Hatha Yoga, inviting each student to progress with consistency, curiosity and awareness, and to develop a deeper and more refined relationship with their body, breath and self.