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.
Muscle Contraction In Yoga: Do You Know What’s Happening?
Muscle contraction in yoga is more complex than most people are aware of. Learn how the different types of muscle…
How Much Muscle Activity Are We Using In Standing Postures?
Research suggests that the leg muscles which stabilize the ankle are important in maintaining standing balance poses.…
Coracobrachialis Muscle
Learn about the coracobrachialis muscle. Find out where it attaches, what actions it does, and where we might be using…
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…
Muscular Imbalance Created by Yoga Practice?
Does muscular action in yoga create an imbalance between pushing muscles and pulling muscles? Find out in this article!…
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.…
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…
Which Postures Strengthen Tensor Fascia Latae (TFL)?
Wondering how to strengthen the tensor fascia latae? Learn how the tensor fascia latae works in balance with other muscles…
How I Use The Knowledge Of Muscles To Help Students
Find out how to use the knowledge of muscles, their attachments, and their actions, to help students in their yoga…
Why You Should Know Your Muscles
Learn why you should know your muscles. Find out the benefits of learning the attachments and actions of your muscles.…
The Pubococcygeal Muscle (PC Muscle)
This month I highlight the pubococcygeal muscles, or PC muscles. Learn where these pelvic floor muscles are found, what they…
How Much Is Too Much Yoga Practice Too Soon?
Learn what it means to do too much yoga practice too soon and get some ideas on how to build…
The Multifidus Muscles
This month I highlight the multifidus muscles. Learn where these back muscles are found, what they do, and what yoga…
Fibularis Longus Muscle (Peroneus Longus Muscle)
This month I highlight the fibularis longus muscle (peroneus longus muscle). Learn where these lower leg muscles are found, what…
The Tibialis Anterior Muscle
This month I highlight the tibialis anterior muscle. Learn where these lower leg muscles are found, what they do, and…
The Soleus Muscles
This month I highlights the soleus muscles. Learn where these lower leg muscles are found, what they do, and what…
The Gastrocnemius Muscles
This month I highlight the gastrocnemius muscles. Learn where these lower leg muscles are found, what they do, and what…
Internal and External Intercostal Muscles
This month I highlight the internal and external intercostal muscles. Take a look at where these important breathing muscles attach,…
The Erector Spinae Muscles
This month I highlight the erector spinae muscles. Take a look at where these important spinal muscles attach, what actions…
Diaphragm Muscle
This month we highlight the diaphragm muscle. Take a look at where this very unique muscle attaches, what action it…
Transverse Abdominis Muscle
This month we highlight the transverse abdominis muscle. Take a look at where this muscle attaches, what action it does,…