When class is lightly attended, we often use the barre to assist with alignment. Last night we had the rare opportunity to do so for the first time for one of our students. He loved the specificity and what it revealed.
His fit and able body usually compensates for an imbalance which became apparent at the barre. Now he can work on it, using a surface at home, too. Hatha Yoga Center has long utilized this tool, not requiring a separate class designated for that purpose.
Have you used a barre in your yoga practice? What helps you discover your imbalances? Ki to Happiness employs mixed healing arts to rebalance and integrated body, mind and spirit.