Yoga Anatomy Articles
The yoga anatomy articles are organized into categories such as, Injuries, Postures, Your Questions, Yoga, Anatomy, Yoga Anatomy Research Project, 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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Muscular Imbalance Created by Yoga Practice?
Anatomy
David answers the question: Does muscular action in yoga create an imbalance between pushing muscles…
muscle | shoulders
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What Are The Mechanics Of Lowering Into Chaturanga?
Anatomy | Torso | Your Questions
David explains why the key to lowering into chaturanga is doing two things at once:…
chaturanga | scapula | serratus anterior
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A Comprehensive Guide To The Shoulder In Yoga
Anatomy | Upper Limb
This post is a comprehensive look at the shoulder in its entirety. We share a…
injury | pain | serratus anterior | shoulders
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Where Should Your Elbow Crease Point In Upward Dog?
Anatomy | Upper Limb | Yoga Postures
David explains why he doesn’t look for specific alignment in the elbow crease in upward…
shoulders | upward dog
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Sciatica, Piriformis Syndrome, And Yoga
Anatomy | Lower Limb | Yoga Injuries
David explains the difference between sciatica, piriformis syndrome, and other sources of sciatica-like pain. He…
back pain | gluteals | sciatica | trigger points
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What Is Jalandhara Bandha?
Anatomy | Torso | Yoga
David describes anatomically what happens when we are in jalandhara bandha position and he explains…
bandha | breath
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The Anatomy Of The Lift Up And Jump Back Transition
Anatomy
David explains, anatomically, which muscles are key for initiating the challenging lift up and jump…
bandha | jump back | psoas | serratus anterior
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Is Lotus Pose Anatomically Possible?
Anatomy | Lower Limb | Yoga Postures
David explains the kinds of range of motion necessary to do full lotus pose. He…
hip | knee | lotus | padmasana
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What Are We Stretching In Yoga?
Anatomy | Yoga
David answers a question about the possible mechanisms for what happens when we stretch in…
flexibility
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What Is The Right Alignment In Chaturanga?
Anatomy | Torso | Upper Limb | Yoga Postures
David explains why there is not one right alignment in chaturanga. He explains why some…
chaturanga | core | serratus anterior | shoulders
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What Is The Correct Alignment For Your Hands In Upward Dog And Downward Dog?
Upper Limb | Yoga Postures
David breaks down the common cues about how to align your hands in upward dog…
arms | down dog | upward dog | wrist pain
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How Should You Line Up The Feet In Downward Dog?
Anatomy | Lower Limb | Yoga Postures
David discusses the cue to line up the outsides of the feet with the outsides…
down dog | foot | hip | knee | technique
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Should You Tuck The Tailbone In Yoga?
Anatomy
David questions the common verbal cue to tuck the tailbone in yoga postures such as…
hip
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How I Use The Knowledge Of Muscles To Help Students
Anatomy
David explains how he uses the knowledge of muscles, their attachments, and their actions, to…
muscle
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Why You Should Know Your Muscles
Anatomy
David explains why you should know your muscles. He discusses the benefits of learning the…
muscle
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An Anatomical Breakdown Of Leg Behind Head
Anatomy | Yoga Postures
In this article, David deconstructs the anatomy of leg behind head. Understand the anatomical components…
hip | leg behind head | technique
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Should We Squeeze The Shoulder Blades Together In Upward Dog?
Anatomy | Torso | Yoga Postures
David explains why stabilization and depression of the scapulae is as important as squeezing the…
backbend | scapula | shoulders | technique | upward dog
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Should We Be Trying To Stack The Hips In Triangle Pose?
Anatomy | Lower Limb | Yoga Postures
David explains why the anatomy of the hips affects our intention to stack the hips…
hip | technique
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Should The Heels Be Lined Up In Revolved Triangle And Warrior Pose?
Anatomy | Lower Limb | Yoga Postures
David explains why having the heels lined up in revolved triangle and similar poses is…
foot | hip | technique
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Should The Knee Go In Front Of The Ankle In Yoga?
Anatomy | Lower Limb | Yoga
David explains when it’s okay for us to place the knee in front of the…
ankle | knee | knee pain | quadriceps | technique
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The Pubococcygeal Muscle (PC Muscle)
Anatomy | Torso
This month David highlights the pubococcygeal muscles or PC muscles. Learn where these pelvic floor…
bandha | mula | muscle
