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.
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.…
The Psoas Muscle: Ultimate Guide
In an in-depth exploration of the psoas muscle, find out how psoas functions and dysfunctions. Learn how to stretch and…
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…
Can Curvy People Jump Back And Jump Through?
How is the transition different for curvy people who want to jump back or jump through? Find out how to…
Muscle Contraction In Yoga: Do You Know What’s Happening?
Muscle contraction in yoga is more complex than most people are aware of. Learn how the different types of muscle…
Anatomy Of The Knee
The anatomy of the knee is unique among our joints. Find out how our knee anatomy affects knee function in…
What Is Connective Tissue?
Connective tissue, or fascia, is the web-like tissue that connects all of the other structures and tissues in our body.…
Where Should Your Knee Point In Standing Half-Bound Lotus?
Let the knee point in half-bound lotus wherever it needs to. Focus on opening the hips to eventually allow the…
Breathing With The Diaphragm Muscle
In yoga, finding more ease when breathing with the diaphragm is not so much about which postures you do, but…
What Is Thoracic Outlet Syndrome?
Thoracic outlet syndrome affects the head, neck, shoulder, arm, and/or chest. Learn what it is and how it could affect…
The Knee Joint And Yoga: An In-depth Guide
Check out our most in-depth knee post which will help you more fully understand what is going on in the…
Coracobrachialis Muscle
Learn about the coracobrachialis muscle. Find out where it attaches, what actions it does, and where we might be using…