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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There’s No Right Way To Forward Bend In Yoga: Here’s What Matters Instead

A good forward bend in yoga is more complex than it appears. The right forward bend is the one that fits the… Arm Balances

Anatomical Breakdown Of Tittibhasana A, B, C, and D: The Ashtanga Firefly

Tittibhasana A, B, C, and D, the Ashtanga firefly poses, require the ability to create length and engage the legs at the… Yoga Postures

Anatomical Breakdown Of Baddha Konasana

Baddha konasana lengthens the adductors and can help balance the tension between the tissues on the inside and outside of your thighs. Yoga Postures

How To Do Janu Sirsasana A

Janu sirsasana A is a great posture for increasing your external hip rotation with less pressure on your knees than poses like… Yoga Postures

Ashtanga Yoga Primary Series: Is It All About Forward Bending?

Find out why the primary series of Ashtanga is not really about forward bending, but is actually an opportunity to open our… Yoga Postures

How Can I Relax My Abdomen In Forward Bending?

For more ease in forward bending, avoid overusing the abdominal muscles, and instead, relax the abdomen in forward bending. Yoga Adjustments

Adjusting 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… Arm Balances

How 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… Standing Postures

Adjusting Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana

Understand the key ideas for effectively adjusting utthita hasta padangusthasana. Learn which adjustments might be helpful in this posture. Arm Balances

What Are We Doing In Bhujapidasana?

Explore the anatomy of what is happening in bhujapidasana and learn techniques for evolving this challenging posture. Anatomy

The 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… Standing Postures

What’s Restricting Me In Seated Wide-Legged Forward Bend?

This month David answers the question: what's restricting me in wide-legged forward bend? He explains that the culprits could include adductors, gluteals,… Standing Postures

Adjusting Standing Forward Bend: Where Is Your Intention?

David discusses the key ideas for safely and effectively adjusting standing forward bend. Learn which adjustments might be helpful in this posture. Standing Postures

Is Standing Forward Bend As Simple As It Looks?

David breaks down two variations on standing forward bend, padagusthasana and pada hastasana. Learn what components allow or restrict access to these… Injury Survey

Forward Bends And Hamstring Injury: Have You Injured Your Hamstrings?

Hamstring injuries are prevalent in yoga. In our survey, we found some very interesting relationships between forward bends and hamstring injuries. The… Yoga Postures

Sun Salutations, Part 3: The Forward Fold

In part 3 of the Sun Salutation series we look at the forward fold that happens after you raise your arms in…