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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Upper Crossed Syndrome And Yoga

Learn about the muscular imbalance pattern of upper crossed syndrome. Find out how we can use yoga to help rebalance the body. Anatomy

The Rotator Cuff And Yoga

Learn why maintaining the right balance of tension among the rotator cuff muscles can help prevent shoulder pain in yoga. 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

A 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.… Anatomy

Where 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… Anatomy

What 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. Anatomy

Should We Squeeze The Shoulder Blades Together In Upward Dog?

Learn why stabilization and depression of the scapulae is as important as squeezing the shoulder blades together in upward dog. Anatomy

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 does, and… Upper Limb

Frozen Shoulder And Yoga: How To Work With It?

This month's question comes from Shirley, who asks about frozen shoulder and yoga. How do you modify practice for this condition? David… Anatomy

Winged Scapula, What Are Those Shoulder Blades Doing?

This month's question asks about winged scapula. What is winged scapula? When should you be concerned about the shoulder blades winging off… Anatomy

Triceps Brachii Muscle

The triceps brachii is located on the posterior of the upper arm. It's our muscle of the month. Where does it attach?… Anatomy

Binding Marichyasana C, Which Muscles Prevent It?

The question of the month was: Which muscles or muscle groups prevent me from binding in Marichyasana C? As usual, I give… Anatomy

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 function, and… Anatomy

The Brachialis Muscle

This month's muscle of the month is the brachialis muscle. We break down the muscle, what the name means, where it attaches,… Anatomy

The Biceps Brachii Muscle

This month's muscle of the month is the biceps brachii muscle. We break down the muscle, what the name means, where it… Anatomy

The Levator Scapulae Muscle

This month's muscle of the month is the levator scapulae! It can definitely be a real "pain in the neck" if it… Upper Limb

The Pectoralis Minor Muscle

The pectoralis minor is the muscle of the month. As usual we give a simple and straight forward presentation of its attachments… Anatomy

The Trapezius Muscle

The trapezius muscle is this month's muscle of the month. As usual we describe its attachments and its functions in a simple… Anatomy

The Rhomboid Muscle

The rhomboid muscle is this month's muscle of the month. What do the words mean, where does it attach, and what actions… Anatomy

The Latissimus Dorsi Muscle

Latissimus dorsi is this month's muscle of the month. As usual, we put it into simple terms. What does the name mean?… Anatomy

Fingers Pointing Away In Purvottanasana?

Why is it easier to have your fingers pointed away in purvottanasana yoga posture? This little video will tell you why. Anatomy

Frozen Shoulder and Yoga – Do They Go Together?

Frozen shoulder and yoga practice? Frozen shoulder often has no known cause, but here are some thoughts on what you should and… Anatomy

Subscapularis – Rotator Cuff Muscle

The subscapularis is the last of the four muscles that make up the rotator cuff group and is the most powerful of… Anatomy

Infraspinatus And Teres Minor – Rotator Cuff Muscles

As we continue with the rotator cuff muscles, infraspinatus and teres minor are this month's muscles of the month. We put them…