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.
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?
David describes the many complex sources of low back pain and offers direction for working with low back pain in…
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?
David explains why there is not one right alignment in chaturanga. He explains why some common cues for alignment in…
Are Bandhas A Myth?
David discusses how the bandhas could be understood as physical, energetic, metaphorical and as an object of meditation. Bandhas are…
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…
