Yoga Anatomy Articles
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.
How Do I Control My Core In Headstand?
Learn why setting up your foundation correctly is just as important as engaging your core for stability in headstand.…
Lower Crossed Syndrome And Yoga
Learn about the muscular imbalance pattern of lower crossed syndrome. Find out how we can use yoga to help rebalance…
What Causes Low Back Pain?
Learn about the many complex sources of low back pain and get some direction for working with low back pain…
Muscle Activation During Yoga Poses: Are There Sex Differences?
Recent research measured muscle activation in yoga postures. They found differences in muscle use among postures and between the sexes.…
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…
Are Bandhas A Myth?
The bandhas can be understood as a multilayered concept including physical, energetic, metaphorical aspects and as an object of meditation.…
The Multifidus Muscles
This month I highlight the multifidus muscles. Learn where these back muscles are found, what they do, and what yoga…
What Is The Core Anyway?
In this article, learn about the history and three philosophies that influenced our modern day understanding of what the core…
The Erector Spinae Muscles
This month I highlight the erector spinae muscles. Take a look at where these important spinal muscles attach, what actions…
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…
