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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Exploring The Semispinalis Muscles

The semispinalis muscles are deep spinal muscles that contribute to extension, lateral flexion, and rotation of the cervical and thoracic spine. Anatomy

Exploring The Suboccipital Muscles

Find out where the suboccipital muscles are, what actions they assist with, and where they show up in our yoga practice. Anatomy

Distinguishing Between Felt Sense And Anatomy In Yoga

Learn what that felt sense in yoga is telling you and why it's important to consider your experience through the lens of… Anatomy

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 contraction affect… Anatomy

Coracobrachialis Muscle

Learn about the coracobrachialis muscle. Find out where it attaches, what actions it does, and where we might be using it in… Anatomy

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 the body. Anatomy

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! Anatomy

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 practice. Anatomy

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. Anatomy

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 do, and… Anatomy

The Multifidus Muscles

This month I highlight the multifidus muscles. Learn where these back muscles are found, what they do, and what yoga postures use… Anatomy

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 they do,… Anatomy

The Tibialis Anterior Muscle

This month I highlight the tibialis anterior muscle. Learn where these lower leg muscles are found, what they do, and what yoga… Anatomy

The Soleus Muscles

This month I highlights the soleus muscles. Learn where these lower leg muscles are found, what they do, and what yoga postures… Anatomy

The Gastrocnemius Muscles

This month I highlight the gastrocnemius muscles. Learn where these lower leg muscles are found, what they do, and what yoga postures… Anatomy

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, what actions… Anatomy

The Erector Spinae Muscles

This month I highlight the erector spinae muscles. Take a look at where these important spinal muscles attach, what actions they do,… Anatomy

Diaphragm Muscle

This month we highlight the diaphragm muscle. Take a look at where this very unique muscle attaches, what action it does, and… Anatomy

Transverse Abdominis Muscle

This month we highlight the transverse abdominis muscle. Take a look at where this muscle attaches, what action it does, and how… Anatomy

Rectus Abdominis Muscle

This month we highlight the rectus abdominis muscles. Take a look at where these abdominal muscles attach, what actions they do, and… Anatomy

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 actions they… Anatomy

Splenius Muscles

This month David is highlighting the splenius muscles. They work to extend and rotate the neck. Take a look at where these… Anatomy

Scalene Muscles

This month take a look at the scalene muscles. They work to stabilize and move the neck. They also assist as secondary… Anatomy

Sternocleidomastoid Muscle (SCM): Anatomy & Function in Yoga

This month I highlight the sternoleidomastoid (SCM) muscles in the neck. These muscles are important for both stabilization and movement of the…