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.
Where Is This Knee Pain In Backbends Coming From?
Common sources of outer knee pain in backbends include tension in tensor fascia latae (TFL) and the iliotibial band (IT…
Why Can’t I Put My Back Heel Down In Revolved Side Angle?
Learn why both tight hips, and the technique you use to do the posture, can affect getting the back heel…
Is Locking My Knee In Forward Bends Causing My Knee Pain?
What’s the difference between straight legs and locked knees? There may be an appropriate time to keep your knees straight…
Anatomy Of The Knee
The anatomy of the knee is unique among our joints. Find out how our knee anatomy affects knee function in…
Can Yoga Reduce Symptoms Of Knee Osteoarthritis?
Research suggests that yoga may reduce symptoms of knee osteoarthritis without causing additional pain or injury.…
The Knee Joint And Yoga: An In-depth Guide
Check out our most in-depth knee post which will help you more fully understand what is going on in the…
Practicing Yoga After Meniscus Surgery
David shares his own experience with a meniscus tear to help answer the question: how do you practice yoga after…
How Do I Modify Triang Mukhaikapada Paschimottanasana After Meniscus Surgery?
Learn how to modify triang mukhaikapada paschimottanasana after meniscus surgery in the knee. Explore options for gentle knee rehabilitation while…
Should The Sit Bones Be Down In Marichyasana?
Consider why we want to put the sit bones down in marichyasana A, B, C, and D and learn why…
Should The Knee Go In Front Of The Ankle In Yoga?
Learn why it’s usually okay for us to place the knee in front of the ankle in poses like side…
What Are The Risks Of Hyperextending The Knees In Dandasana?
This month David answers the question: What are the risks of hyperextending the knees in dandasana? David explains why there…
Knee Injuries in Yoga: When Are Your Knees Most at Risk?
When are yoga practitioners most at risk for knee injuries? Read about the experiences of our survey of 2000+ practitioners…
Gender and Yoga Practice: Is There Any Relationship?
Is yoga practice different between genders? Our survey shows more similarities than differences in yoga practice experience between genders!…
Tensor Fascia Latae Muscle and the Iliotibial Band
This month I’m highlighting a unique muscle, the tensor fascia latae along with its related structure, the iliotibial band. This…
Why Is Doing Lotus Pose Upside Down Easier?
I currently have left medial knee pain when attempting full lotus pose so for now I only take things as…
Injuries in Yoga – Framing the Conversation
Injuries in yoga are not so uncommon. Let’s take a look at some context for why and how injuries occur…
Women’s Flexibility a Liability (in Yoga) ???
Here I discuss the recently published article by William J. Broad in the New York Times, titled Women’s Flexibility Is…
Response to NYT Article – How Yoga Can Wreck Your Body – Yoga Injuries
It is disheartening to see the New York Times come out with yet another article that seems to completely miss…
Padmasana Article
The basic goal of all the asana practice is finding and maintaining a comfortable padmasana (lotus pose) for meditation. There…
Inner Knee Pain – Lotus Not Blooming By David Keil © 2010
Find our why inner knee pain is often related to doing lotus posture. Learn about pain on the inside, outside,…
Simple Preparation for Lotus Posture – Video
This is a simple and effective way to stretch the right muscles for lotus posture, which helps reduce potential for…