Yoga Anatomy Articles
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.
How To Work With Discomfort When Rolling On The Spine
David explains why building up the spinal muscles or simply rolling over a blanket can help with discomfort when rolling…
Aging And The Ashtanga Practice
David shares his thoughts on why aging doesn’t have to stop anyone from doing an Ashtanga practice, and he notes…
Why Can’t I Jump Through With Straight Legs?
David explains why both proportions and hamstring tension can prevent jumping through with straight legs.…
How To Do Bakasana B
David helps us understand the anatomy that is key to bakasana B. He then shares some technique for evolving this…
How Do I Avoid Overworking The Upper Trapezius In The Ashtanga Practice?
David answers a question about how to avoid overworking the upper trapezius when jumping through and jumping back. He explains…
What Are We Doing In Garbha Pindasana And Kukkutasana?
David describes the anatomy of what is happening in garbha pindasana and kukkutasana and explores techniques for evolving these challenging…
What’s Happening In Kurmasana and Supta Kurmasana?
David breaks down the anatomy of kurmasana and supta kurmasana and explores techniques for evolving these challenging postures.…
What Are We Doing In Bhujapidasana?
David describes the anatomy of what is happening in bhujapidasana and explores techniques for evolving this challenging posture.…
Should I Do Full Expression Of A Pose On One Side If I Can’t Do It On The Other Side?
David explains why you should do both sides of a posture even if one side is more flexible than the…
Why Is Navasana (Boat Pose) So Hard?
In this article, David explores the anatomy of navasana. Understand the intentions for this posture and how to evolve it.…
An Anatomical Breakdown of Marichyasana D
In this article, David explores the anatomy of marichyasana D. Understand the intentions for this posture and how to evolve…
The Anatomy of Standing Half-bound Lotus Pose
In this article, David deconstructs the anatomy of standing half-bound lotus. Explore multiple intentions for this posture and gain insights…
An Anatomical Breakdown Of Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana
In this article, David deconstructs the anatomy of utthita hasta padangusthasana. Explore multiple intentions for this posture and gain insights…
What Are Our Intentions In Parsvottanasana?
David breaks down parsvottanasana or intense side-stretching pose. Learn what components allow or restrict movement in this posture. Understand what…
What Are Our Intentions In Standing Wide-legged Forward Bend?
David breaks down variations of standing wide-legged forward bend. Learn what components allow or restrict movement in different versions of…
How Do I Fix A Flat Back In Poses Like Garbha Pindasana?
This month David answers the question: How do I fix a flat back in poses like garbha pindasana? David shares…
How Do You Know When to Add Poses in the Ashtanga Intermediate Series?
How do you know when it’s time to add poses in the Ashtanga intermediate series? In this post, David discusses…
What Are Our Intentions in Side Angle and Revolved Side Angle Pose?
David breaks down side angle and revolved side angle pose. Learn what components allow or restrict access to these postures.…
What Are Our Intentions In Triangle and Revolved Triangle Pose?
David breaks down triangle and revolved triangle pose. Learn what components allow or restrict access to these postures. Understand what…
How Much Ashtanga Yoga Primary Series is Too Much?
How do you know when you might be acquiring an anatomical imbalance from yoga practice? In this post, David discusses…
How Do You Know When to Add Poses in the Ashtanga Primary Series?
How Do You Know When to Add Poses in the Ashtanga Primary Series? In this post, David shares what he…