Yoga Anatomy Articles
The torso focuses on a variety of posts that include, back-pain, psoas, sit bone pain, breathing, uddiyana bandha, mula bandha and more...
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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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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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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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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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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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
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Why Is Breathing In Twists So Hard?
Anatomy | Torso | Yoga Postures
David explains from an anatomical perspective why breathing in twists can feel so challenging! Learn…
breath | flexibility | twist
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The Multifidus Muscles
Anatomy | Torso
This month David highlights the multifidus muscles. Learn where these back muscles are found, what…
back pain | core | muscle
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What Is The Core Anyway?
Anatomy | Torso
In this article, learn about the history and three philosophies that influenced our modern day…
bandha | core
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Internal and External Intercostal Muscles
Anatomy | Torso
This month David is highlighting the internal and external intercostal muscles. Take a look at…
breath | muscle
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The Erector Spinae Muscles
Anatomy | Torso
This month David is highlighting the erector spinae muscles. Take a look at where these…
back pain | core | muscle
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Diaphragm Muscle
Anatomy | Torso
This month David is highlighting the diaphragm muscle. Take a look at where this very…
breath | muscle
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Transverse Abdominis Muscle
Anatomy | Torso
This month David is highlighting the transverse abdominis muscle. Take a look at where this…
core | muscle
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Rectus Abdominis Muscle
Anatomy | Torso
This month David is highlighting the rectus abdominis muscles. Take a look at where these…
core | muscle
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The Internal and External Oblique Muscles
Anatomy | Torso
This month David highlights the unique external and internal oblique muscles. Take a look at…
muscle
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Splenius Muscles
Anatomy | Torso
This month David is highlighting the splenius muscles. They work to extend and rotate the…
muscle | neck
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Scalene Muscles
Anatomy | Torso
This month David is highlighting the scalene muscles. They work to stabilize and move the…
breath | muscle | neck
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Sternocleidomastoid Muscle
Anatomy | Torso
This month David is highlighting the sternoleidomastoid (SCM) muscles in the neck. These muscles are…
muscle | neck
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Leg Behind Head Pose and Neck Pain
Torso | Yoga Injuries | Your Questions
Working with eka pada sirsasana (leg behind head) is the subject of this month’s question…
leg behind head | neck | pain
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Deep Six Lateral Rotators
Anatomy | Torso
This month I’m highlighting the deep six lateral rotators. The deep six lateral rotators are…
backbend | hip | muscle | piriformis | sciatica
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Yoga Twisting and Disk Herniations: Should You Do Twists in Yoga With a Herniation?
Torso | Yoga Injuries | Your Questions
Yoga twisting and disk herniations is the topic of this question of the month. David…
back pain | injury | twist
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Pectoralis Major Muscle
Anatomy | Torso | Upper Limb
This month’s muscle is Pectoralis major. We’ll take a look at where is attaches in…
arms | muscle | shoulders
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