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.

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Anatomy

Anatomy Of The Knee

The anatomy of the knee is unique among our joints. Find out how our knee anatomy affects knee function in our body… Anatomy

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 knee, as… Anatomy

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 angle, but… Anatomy

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 is usually… Anatomy

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 is one… Anatomy

Why Is Doing Lotus Pose Upside Down Easier?

David explains why it might have been easier for Gary to do lotus pose when he was on his back and why… Anatomy

Padmasana Article

The basic goal of all the asana practice is finding and maintaining a comfortable padmasana (lotus pose) for meditation. There are a… Anatomy

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 knee problems…