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.
AnatomyWhat Is Connective Tissue?
Connective tissue, or fascia, is the web-like tissue that connects all of the other structures and tissues in our body.
AnatomyWhere Should Your Knee Point In Standing Half-Bound Lotus?
Let the knee point in half-bound lotus wherever it needs to. Focus on opening the hips to eventually allow the knee to…
AnatomyBreathing With The Diaphragm Muscle
In yoga, finding more ease when breathing with the diaphragm is not so much about which postures you do, but more about…
AnatomyWhat Is Thoracic Outlet Syndrome?
Thoracic outlet syndrome affects the head, neck, shoulder, arm, and/or chest. Learn what it is and how it could affect your yoga…
AnatomyThe 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…
AnatomyCoracobrachialis Muscle
Learn about the coracobrachialis muscle. Find out where it attaches, what actions it does, and where we might be using it in…
AnatomyLower Crossed Syndrome And Yoga
Learn about the muscular imbalance pattern of lower crossed syndrome. Find out how we can use yoga to help rebalance the body.
AnatomyHow Can Yoga Help My Sit Bone Pain From Cycling?
Learn how yoga can potentially help with sit bone pain from cycling as well as sit bone pain from other sources.
AnatomyMuscular Imbalance Created By Yoga Practice?
Does muscular action in yoga create an imbalance between pushing muscles and pulling muscles? Find out in this article!
AnatomyWhat Are The Mechanics Of Lowering Into Chaturanga?
Learn why the key to lowering into chaturanga is doing two things at once: maintaining an active serratus anterior and relaxing the…
AnatomyA Comprehensive Guide To The Shoulder In Yoga
This post is a comprehensive look at the shoulder in its entirety. We share a detailed breakdown of the shoulder in yoga.…
AnatomyWhere Should Your Elbow Crease Point In Upward Dog?
What alignment should we look for in the elbow crease in upward dog? Learn why that's related to the position of the…
AnatomySciatica, Piriformis Syndrome, And Yoga
Learn the difference between sciatica, piriformis syndrome, and other sources of sciatica-like pain. Find out when yoga can be helpful.
AnatomyWhat Is Jalandhara Bandha?
Find out, anatomically, what happens when we are in jalandhara bandha position and how jalandhara bandha can help us focus on breathing.
AnatomyThe Anatomy Of The Lift Up And Jump Back Transition
Anatomically, find out which muscles are key for initiating the challenging lift up and jump back transition in vinyasa styles of yoga.
AnatomyIs Lotus Pose Anatomically Possible?
Learn the kinds of range of motion necessary to do full lotus pose. While often challenging, lotus pose is anatomically possible.
AnatomyWhat Are We Stretching In Yoga?
Find out about the possible mechanisms for what happens when we stretch in yoga with the intention to increase range of motion.
AnatomyWhat Is The Right Alignment In Chaturanga?
There is not one right alignment in chaturanga. Learn why some common cues for alignment in chaturanga don't work for everyone.
AnatomyWhat Is The Correct Alignment For Your Hands In Upward Dog And Downward Dog?
Want to know how to align your hands in upward dog and downward dog? Find out why the focus should actually be…
AnatomyHow Should You Line Up The Feet In Downward Dog?
Should you line up the outsides of the feet with the edge of the mat in downward dog? Learn why it's important…
AnatomyShould You Tuck The Tailbone In Yoga?
Find out why the common verbal cue to tuck the tailbone in yoga postures such as utkatasana and warrior 1 might not…
AnatomyHow 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 practice.
AnatomyWhy 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.
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