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.
Can Curvy People Jump Back And Jump Through?
How is the transition different for curvy people who want to jump back or jump through? Find out how to…
Why Can’t I Jump Through With Straight Legs?
Both the right proportions and dealing with hamstring tension can help you jump through with straight legs.…
The Anatomy Of The Lift Up And Jump Back Transition
Anatomically, find out which muscles are key for initiating the challenging lift up and jump back transition in vinyasa styles…
How Do I Avoid Overworking The Upper Trapezius In The Ashtanga Practice?
Wondering how to avoid overworking the upper trapezius when jumping through and jumping back? Find out why a strong serratus…
Are Bandhas A Myth?
The bandhas can be understood as a multilayered concept including physical, energetic, metaphorical aspects and as an object of meditation.…
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…
Are My Arms Too Short to Jump Through?
This month, David answers a question about body proportions and the vinyasa transition: jump through/jump back. Is it true that…
How Do Long Femurs in Yoga Effect Handstands and Jump Throughs?
David shares some anatomical reasons for why working with long femurs in handstands and jump throughs might be challenging!…
Jump Back in Sun Salutations – Part 5
Now that we have established some hand foundation in Part 4 of this sun salutation series, let me say something…