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 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…
Yoga AdjustmentsAdjusting Janu Sirsasana A
Learn key ideas for how to effectively adjust janu sirsasana A. Learn which adjustments might be helpful in different stages of this…
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…
Yoga PosturesHow Do I Prevent Elbow Pain In Chaturanga?
Find out why too many repetitions can cause elbow pain in chaturanga by irritating the triceps attachment at the elbow.
Yoga PosturesHip Range Of Motion In Yoga
Recent research suggests hip range of motion in yoga may exceed the recommended end-range for those with a recent hip replacement.
AnatomyAn Anatomical Breakdown Of Leg Behind Head
Deconstruct the anatomy of leg behind head. Understand the anatomical components of this posture and gain insights into how to evolve it.
Arm BalancesHow To Do Bhujapidasana – Are My Shins Too Long?
David explains why getting the shoulders deeply through the legs and then lifting the body off the floor are the first two…
AnatomyShould 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.
Yoga AdjustmentsAdjusting Marichyasana C
Learn the key ideas for how to effectively adjust marichyasana C. Learn which adjustments are helpful in different stages of this posture.
Yoga PosturesShould The Sit Bones Be Down In Marichyasana?
Consider why we want to put the sit bones down in marichyasana A, B, C, and D and learn why our leg…
Yoga PosturesWhat Are We Doing In Garbha Pindasana And Kukkutasana?
Explore the anatomy of what is happening in garbha pindasana and kukkutasana and learn techniques for evolving these challenging postures.
Yoga PosturesShould You Walk The Feet In For Downward Dog?
Learn why the interrelationship between postures, intention, and body proportions all affect whether to walk the feet in for downward dog.
Standing PosturesAdjusting Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana
Understand the key ideas for effectively adjusting utthita hasta padangusthasana. Learn which adjustments might be helpful in this posture.
AnatomyShould We Be Trying To Stack The Hips In Triangle Pose?
Learn why the anatomy of the hips affects our intention to stack the hips in triangle pose and how we can work…
Yoga PosturesWhat’s Happening In Kurmasana and Supta Kurmasana?
Breaks down the anatomy of kurmasana and supta kurmasana and explore techniques for evolving these challenging postures.
AnatomyShould The Heels Be Lined Up In Revolved Triangle?
Learn why having the heels lined up in revolved triangle and similar poses is not the only way to align the feet.…
Arm BalancesWhat Are We Doing In Bhujapidasana?
Explore the anatomy of what is happening in bhujapidasana and learn techniques for evolving this challenging posture.
Yoga PosturesWhy Is Navasana (Boat Pose) So Hard?
Explore the anatomy of navasana. Understand the intentions for this posture and how to evolve it.
AnatomyAn Anatomical Breakdown of Marichyasana D
In this article, David explores the anatomy of marichyasana D. Understand the intentions for this posture and how to evolve it.
AnatomyWhy Is Breathing In Twists So Hard?
David explains from an anatomical perspective why breathing in twists can feel so challenging! Learn how you can evolve your twists and…
AnatomyThe Anatomy Of Standing Half-bound Lotus Pose
In this article, David deconstructs the anatomy of standing half-bound lotus. Explore multiple intentions for this posture and gain insights into how…
Yoga PosturesShould You Contract Or Relax The Glutes In Urdhva Dhanurasana?
This month David answers the question: Should you contract or relax the glutes in urdhva dhanurasana? He explains why the answer should…
Standing Postures