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 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.
Internal and External Intercostal Muscles
This month I highlight the internal and external intercostal muscles. Take a look at where these important breathing muscles attach,…
The Erector Spinae Muscles
This month I highlight the erector spinae muscles. Take a look at where these important spinal muscles attach, what actions…
Diaphragm Muscle
This month we highlight the diaphragm muscle. Take a look at where this very unique muscle attaches, what action it…
Transverse Abdominis Muscle
This month we highlight the transverse abdominis muscle. Take a look at where this muscle attaches, what action it does,…
Rectus Abdominis Muscle
This month we highlight the rectus abdominis muscles. Take a look at where these abdominal muscles attach, what actions they…
The Internal and External Oblique Muscles
This month take a look at the unique external and internal oblique muscles. Find out where these muscle attach, what…
Splenius Muscles
This month David is highlighting the splenius muscles. They work to extend and rotate the neck. Take a look at…
Scalene Muscles
This month take a look at the scalene muscles. They work to stabilize and move the neck. They also assist…
Sternocleidomastoid Muscle
This month I highlight the sternoleidomastoid (SCM) muscles in the neck. These muscles are important for both stabilization and movement…
Leg Behind Head Pose and Neck Pain
Working with eka pada sirsasana (leg behind head) is the subject of this month’s question of the month. David offers…
Deep Six Lateral Rotators
This month I’m highlighting the deep six lateral rotators. The deep six lateral rotators are a powerful group of muscles…
Yoga Twisting and Disk Herniations: Should You Do Twists in Yoga With a Herniation?
Yoga twisting and disk herniations is the topic of this question of the month. David gives some guidelines for how…
Pectoralis Major Muscle
This month’s muscle is pectoralis major. We’ll take a look at where it attaches in the body, what actions it…
Winged Scapula, What Are Those Shoulder Blades Doing?
This month’s question asks about winged scapula. What is winged scapula? When should you be concerned about the shoulder blades…
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”…
Your Core Muscles – Deeper Than You Think
Understanding the core muscles of the body is essential for any type of movement. In yoga it overlaps with strength,…
The Psoas Muscle
The psoas muscle is extremely popular and talked about plenty. It’s still difficult for people to feel and find where…
The Iliacus Muscle
This month’s “mucle of the month” is the iliacus muscle. Wondering where it attaches? What postures lengthen it? Which ones…
Practicing Yoga With A Herniated Disc?
If you are practicing yoga with a herniated disc, there are some very specific dos and don’ts. Be careful and…
Quadratus Lumborum
Quadratus lumborum is a popular muscle and talked about often. Details about quadratus lumborum are discussed in a way that…
