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Yoga Anatomy Articles
We have divided anatomy into three main sections, Upper Limb, Lower Limb, and Torso.More specifically we talk about shoulders, foot, hip, hamstrings, psoas, and SI joint.
The yoga anatomy articles are organized into categories such as, Injuries , Postures, Your Questions , Yoga , Anatomy , Yoga Injuries Research , Ashtanga Yoga Research , and even Yoga Adjustments.
They are also broken down more specifically by muscles, bandhas, breathing, sit bone pain, shoulders, psoas, and knee pain.
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The Adductors In Yoga
Stretching and engaging our adductors, or inner thigh muscles, is important for maintaining stability and mobility around our hips.…
What Is Hip Opening In Yoga?
Hip opening in yoga increases our range of motion in external hip rotation to prepare us for poses like half…
The Calf Muscles In Yoga
Tight calf muscles can restrict our forward bends. But, we can also use our forward-bending postures to stretch the calf…
Psoas Muscle: The Complete Guide — Anatomy, Function & Pain
An exploration of the psoas major and iliacus muscles. Learn about iliopsoas function, dysfunction, and when to stretch or strengthen.…
Exploring The Semispinalis Muscles
The semispinalis muscles are deep spinal muscles that contribute to extension, lateral flexion, and rotation of the cervical and thoracic…
Foot Muscles And Arches: Your Foundation In Yoga Postures
Your foot is the foundation of your standing postures in yoga practice. Your foot muscles and arches create your adaptable…
Stretching and Flexibility in Yoga: Types, Science & How It Works
Yoga and stretching both increase our flexibility. However, while increased flexibility is a benefit of yoga, it’s not the main…
Should We Be Trying To Tilt Our Pelvis In Downward Dog?
Trying to tilt our pelvis in a particular way in downward dog may not have any noticeable effect on either…
How Can I Work With Scoliosis In My Yoga Practice?
When working with scoliosis in yoga practice, you may have to choose in poses like down dog, whether to balance…
What To Know About Spinal Disc Dysfunction And Yoga
When concerned about spinal disc dysfunction and yoga, pay extra attention to how you approach forward bends, twists, and deep…
Back Pain In Backbending
Learn why back pain in backbending can be related to overworking backbends, technique, anatomical issues, as well as other variables.…
Exploring The Suboccipital Muscles
Find out where the suboccipital muscles are, what actions they assist with, and where they show up in our yoga…
Working With The Lumbar Spine In Yoga
The shape, orientation, and spacing of the vertebrae in the lumbar spine affect our ability to back bend, forward bend,…
How Do We Know If We Should Lengthen Or Strengthen The Psoas?
Learn why we should strive for balance rather than an overly-simplified idea that we should always lengthen or strengthen the…
Upper Crossed Syndrome And Yoga
Learn about the muscular imbalance pattern of upper crossed syndrome. Find out how we can use yoga to help rebalance…
Effects Of Tight Hip Flexors On Posture
Tight hip flexors affect posture in many ways. They can affect movement in daily activities, sports, and our yoga practice.…
The Rotator Cuff And Yoga
Learn why maintaining the right balance of tension among the rotator cuff muscles can help prevent shoulder pain in yoga.…
Over-doing The Abdominals In Yoga Practice
Learn how to tell if you’re over-doing the abdominals in your yoga practice and find out what the common sources…
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome And Yoga
Find out how to modify for carpal tunnel syndrome in your yoga practice, if you are recovering from or just…
How Is Turnout In Ballet Achieved, Anatomically?
Learn how turnout in ballet happens in your body, anatomically. Find out how the hip and kinetic chain of the…
Distinguishing Between Felt Sense And Anatomy In Yoga
Learn what that felt sense in yoga is telling you and why it’s important to consider your experience through the…