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.
To Squeeze Or Not To Squeeze? Upward Facing Dog
Find out whether we should or should not squeeze our butt in upward facing dog, back bends, and drop backs,…
Padmasana Article
The basic goal of all the asana practice is finding and maintaining a comfortable padmasana (lotus pose) for meditation. There…
Your Foot Foundation In Yoga Postures
Your foot is the foundation of all of your standing postures in yoga practice. That means what is happening above…
Got Sit Bone Pain? – What To Do With That Hamstring © 2010
Sit bone pain is a common problem inside and outside of yoga. This could be a potential hamstring tear or…
How Breathing Leads To Bandhas © 2010
Bandhas seem elusive. Breathing with the diaphragm, mental intention, and focus is the way to develop a relationship with our…
Mula Bandha Anatomically Speaking By David Keil © 2010
Which muscles actually form mula bandha? Find out how this relates to breathing and the evolution of mula bandha in…
Uddiyana Bandha Anatomically Speaking By David Keil © 2010
An anatomical explanation of uddiyana bandha and its relationship to the psoas muscle: Both bring your attention toward your center.…
Simple Preparation for Lotus Posture – Video
This is a simple and effective way to stretch the right muscles for lotus posture, which helps reduce potential for…
So, You Wanna Do A handstand…
Want to do a handstand? This article explains some anatomical patterns required to establish the foundation for a handstand in…
