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.
Chaturanga Dandasana: There Is Only One Right Way To Do This Posture
Chaturanga dandasana, or low plank, is difficult for many yoga practitioners. Learn the fundamental principles for doing this pose properly.…
How Do I Roll Over The Toes In Vinyasa Yoga Transitions?
Learn the techniques to roll over the toes in vinyasa transitions and discover why they are worth the effort to…
What Are The Mechanics Of Lowering Into Chaturanga?
Learn why the key to lowering into chaturanga is doing two things at once: maintaining an active serratus anterior and…
Should You Land In Chaturanga Or Plank?
Learn why developing strength in serratus anterior and shoulder girdle stability is important whether you land in chaturanga or plank.…
What Is The Right Alignment In Chaturanga?
There is not one right alignment in chaturanga. Learn why some common cues for alignment in chaturanga don’t work for…
What Poses Will Strengthen Serratus Anterior?
Find out what might contribute to a winged scapula and how you can use sun salutations to strengthen serratus anterior.…
How Do I Prevent Elbow Pain In Chaturanga?
Find out why too many repetitions can cause elbow pain in chaturanga by irritating the triceps attachment at the elbow.…
Should We Jump Into Plank Or Chaturanga Position?
This month, David answers the question: Should we jump into plank or chaturanga position? David describes the difference between these…
Chaturanga and Shoulder Injuries in Yoga – What’s Going On?
When are yoga practitioners most at risk for shoulder injuries? David reports on the experiences of our survey of 2000+…
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…
Sun Salutations Part 6 – Lowering Into Chaturanga
In part 6 of the Sun Salutation series we take a closer look at the landing and lowering down into…
Working With Wrist Pain In Yoga?
Wrist pain in yoga is fairly common. There are many considerations when evaluating pain and/or injury of the wrist during…
The Shoulder Joint In Chaturanga: Who Are You Going To Blame?
Learn more about the shoulder joint in chaturanga. Find out what your shoulder joint is doing in chaturanga and how…