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.
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,…
Rectus Abdominis Muscle
This month we highlight the rectus abdominis muscles. Take a look at where these abdominal muscles attach, what actions they…
The Internal and External Oblique Muscles
This month take a look at the unique external and internal oblique muscles. Find out where these muscle attach, what…
Splenius Muscles
This month David is highlighting the splenius muscles. They work to extend and rotate the neck. Take a look at…
Scalene Muscles
This month take a look at the scalene muscles. They work to stabilize and move the neck. They also assist…
Sternocleidomastoid Muscle
This month I highlight the sternoleidomastoid (SCM) muscles in the neck. These muscles are important for both stabilization and movement…
Is the Psoas Stretched in Supta Virasana?
Is supta viarasana really a psoas stretch? David explains the anatomical reasons why the psoas is not necessarily stretched in…
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…
Gluteus Maximus Muscle
This month I’m highlighting the gluteus maximus muscle. This is a powerful hip extensor. Take a look at where this…
Gluteus Medius Muscle
This month I’m highlighting the gluteus medius muscle. This is one of the muscles responsible for stabilization and abduction at…
Deep Six Lateral Rotators
This month I’m highlighting the deep six lateral rotators. The deep six lateral rotators are a powerful group of muscles…
Pectoralis Major Muscle
This month’s muscle is pectoralis major. We’ll take a look at where it attaches in the body, what actions it…
Sartorius Muscle
This month’s muscle is sartorius. We’ll take a look at where it attaches in the body, what actions it does,…
The Adductor Muscles
This month’s muscle focus is the adductor group. We’ll take a look at where they attach in the body, what…
Adductor Magnus Muscle
This month’s muscle of the month is the adductor magnus. We’ll take a look at where it attaches on the…
Triceps Brachii Muscle
The triceps brachii is located on the posterior of the upper arm. It’s our muscle of the month. Where does…
The Teres Major Muscle
Teres major is this month’s muscle of the month. Get information on where this muscle is, where it attaches, its…
