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.
Binding Marichyasana C, Which Muscles Prevent It?
The question of the month was: Which muscles or muscle groups prevent me from binding in Marichyasana C? As usual,…
The Teres Major Muscle
Teres major is this month’s muscle of the month. Get information on where this muscle is, where it attaches, its…
The Brachialis Muscle
This month’s muscle of the month is the brachialis muscle. We break down the muscle, what the name means, where…
Forward Folds With A Rounded Spine?
Should we be rounding our spine when we do forward bends? Well, do you want a traditional answer or an…
The Biceps Brachii Muscle
This month’s muscle of the month is the biceps brachii muscle. We break down the muscle, what the name means,…
Si Joint and Hamstring Relationship
An imbalance of tension between the hamstrings on the right and left sides can lead to pelvic imbalances. This can…
The Levator Scapulae Muscle
This month’s muscle of the month is the levator scapulae! It can definitely be a real “pain in the neck”…
The Pectoralis Minor Muscle
The pectoralis minor is the muscle of the month. As usual we give a simple and straight forward presentation of…
Students with Labral Tears?
In this question of the month a student asked about Labral Tears for her existing population of students. Labral tears…
The Trapezius Muscle
The trapezius muscle is this month’s muscle of the month. As usual we describe its attachments and its functions in…
The Rhomboid Muscle
The rhomboid muscle is this month’s muscle of the month. What do the words mean, where does it attach, and…
Why Is Doing Lotus Pose Upside Down Easier?
I currently have left medial knee pain when attempting full lotus pose so for now I only take things as…
The Latissimus Dorsi Muscle
Latissimus dorsi is this month’s muscle of the month. As usual, we put it into simple terms. What does the…
Fingers Pointing Away In Purvottanasana?
Good morning David. Greetings from New Zealand. A little advice please. What do you think of purvottanasana with fingers pointing…
The Serratus Anterior Muscle
Serratus anterior is this month’s muscle of the month. As usual, we put it into simple terms. What does the…
What Are Those Popping Sounds?
A reader submitted a question asking what those popping sounds are when practicing yoga. Are there different types? What does…
Frozen Shoulder and Yoga – Do They Go Together?
Frozen shoulder and yoga practice? Frozen shoulder often has no known cause, but here are some thoughts on what you…
Subscapularis – Rotator Cuff Muscle
The subscapularis is the last of the four muscles that make up the rotator cuff group and is the most…
Infraspinatus and Teres Minor – Rotator Cuff Muscles
As we continue with the rotator cuff muscles, infraspinatus and teres minor are this month’s muscles of the month. We…
Supraspinatus – Rotator Cuff Muscle
Supraspinatus is this month’s muscle of the month. This simple abductor of the shoulder joint is also the most commonly…
The Hamstrings
This month’s muscle of the month focus is on the hamstrings group. The hamstrings are a very powerful group of…