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.
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Muscular Imbalance Created by Yoga Practice?
Anatomy
David answers the question: Does muscular action in yoga create an imbalance between pushing muscles…
muscle | shoulders
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Muscle Activation During Yoga Poses: Are There Sex Differences?
Yoga Research
David summarizes research that measured muscle activation in yoga postures. There were differences in muscle…
core | muscle
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How Do I Avoid Overworking The Upper Trapezius In The Ashtanga Practice?
Your Questions
David answers a question about how to avoid overworking the upper trapezius when jumping through…
ashtanga yoga | jump back | muscle | serratus anterior
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Which Postures Strengthen Tensor Fascia Latae (TFL)?
Your Questions
David answers a question about how to strengthen the tensor fascia latae. He explains how…
hip | muscle
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How I Use The Knowledge Of Muscles To Help Students
Anatomy
David explains how he uses the knowledge of muscles, their attachments, and their actions, to…
muscle
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Why You Should Know Your Muscles
Anatomy
David explains why you should know your muscles. He discusses the benefits of learning the…
muscle
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The Pubococcygeal Muscle (PC Muscle)
Anatomy | Torso
This month David highlights the pubococcygeal muscles or PC muscles. Learn where these pelvic floor…
bandha | mula | muscle
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How Much Is Too Much Yoga Practice Too Soon?
Yoga
David explains what it means to do too much yoga practice too soon and he…
muscle
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The Multifidus Muscles
Anatomy | Torso
This month David highlights the multifidus muscles. Learn where these back muscles are found, what…
back pain | core | muscle
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Fibularis Longus Muscle (Peroneus Longus Muscle)
Anatomy | Lower Limb
This month David highlights the fibularis longus muscle (peroneus longus muscle). Learn where these lower…
ankle | foot | muscle
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The Tibialis Anterior Muscle
Anatomy | Lower Limb
This month David highlights the tibialis anterior muscle. Learn where these lower leg muscles are…
ankle | foot | muscle
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The Soleus Muscles
Anatomy | Lower Limb
This month David highlights the soleus muscles. Learn where these lower leg muscles are found,…
ankle | muscle
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The Gastrocnemius Muscles
Anatomy | Lower Limb
This month David highlights the gastrocnemius muscles. Learn where these lower leg muscles are found,…
muscle
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Internal and External Intercostal Muscles
Anatomy | Torso
This month David is highlighting the internal and external intercostal muscles. Take a look at…
breath | muscle
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The Erector Spinae Muscles
Anatomy | Torso
This month David is highlighting the erector spinae muscles. Take a look at where these…
back pain | core | muscle
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Diaphragm Muscle
Anatomy | Torso
This month David is highlighting the diaphragm muscle. Take a look at where this very…
breath | muscle
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Transverse Abdominis Muscle
Anatomy | Torso
This month David is highlighting the transverse abdominis muscle. Take a look at where this…
core | muscle
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Rectus Abdominis Muscle
Anatomy | Torso
This month David is highlighting the rectus abdominis muscles. Take a look at where these…
core | muscle
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The Internal and External Oblique Muscles
Anatomy | Torso
This month David highlights the unique external and internal oblique muscles. Take a look at…
muscle
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Splenius Muscles
Anatomy | Torso
This month David is highlighting the splenius muscles. They work to extend and rotate the…
muscle | neck
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Scalene Muscles
Anatomy | Torso
This month David is highlighting the scalene muscles. They work to stabilize and move the…
breath | muscle | neck
