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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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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…
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…
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…
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!…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
What Is Jalandhara Bandha?
Find out, anatomically, what happens when we are in jalandhara bandha position and how jalandhara bandha can help us focus…
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…
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…
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…
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…