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 PosturesYour 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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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…
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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…
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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…
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Coracobrachialis Muscle

Learn about the coracobrachialis muscle. Find out where it attaches, what actions it does, and where we might be using…
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Lower Crossed Syndrome And Yoga

Learn about the muscular imbalance pattern of lower crossed syndrome. Find out how we can use yoga to help rebalance…
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How Can Yoga Help My Sit Bone Pain From Cycling?

Learn how yoga can potentially help with sit bone pain from cycling as well as sit bone pain from other…
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Muscular Imbalance Created by Yoga Practice?

Does muscular action in yoga create an imbalance between pushing muscles and pulling muscles? Find out in this article!…
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What Are The Mechanics Of Lowering Into Chaturanga?

Learn why the key to lowering into chaturanga is doing two things at once: maintaining an active serratus anterior and…
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A Comprehensive Guide To The Shoulder In Yoga

This post is a comprehensive look at the shoulder in its entirety. We share a detailed breakdown of the shoulder…
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Where Should Your Elbow Crease Point In Upward Dog?

What alignment should we look for in the elbow crease in upward dog? Learn why that’s related to the position…
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Sciatica, Piriformis Syndrome, And Yoga

Learn the difference between sciatica, piriformis syndrome, and other sources of sciatica-like pain. Find out when yoga can be helpful.…
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What Is Jalandhara Bandha?

Find out, anatomically, what happens when we are in jalandhara bandha position and how jalandhara bandha can help us focus…
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The Anatomy Of The Lift Up And Jump Back Transition

Anatomically, find out which muscles are key for initiating the challenging lift up and jump back transition in vinyasa styles…
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Is Lotus Pose Anatomically Possible?

Learn the kinds of range of motion necessary to do full lotus pose. While often challenging, lotus pose is anatomically…
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What Are We Stretching In Yoga?

Find out about the possible mechanisms for what happens when we stretch in yoga with the intention to increase range…
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What Is The Right Alignment In Chaturanga?

There is not one right alignment in chaturanga. Learn why some common cues for alignment in chaturanga don’t work for…
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What Is The Correct Alignment For Your Hands In Upward Dog And Downward Dog?

Want to know how to align your hands in upward dog and downward dog? Find out why the focus should…
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How Should You Line Up The Feet In Downward Dog?

Should you line up the outsides of the feet with the edge of the mat in downward dog? Learn why…
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Should You Tuck The Tailbone In Yoga?

Find out why the common verbal cue to tuck the tailbone in yoga postures such as utkatasana and warrior 1…
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How I Use The Knowledge Of Muscles To Help Students

Find out how to use the knowledge of muscles, their attachments, and their actions, to help students in their yoga…
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Why You Should Know Your Muscles

Learn why you should know your muscles. Find out the benefits of learning the attachments and actions of your muscles.…