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.
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.
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 ResearchCan Yoga Practice Improve Immune System Function?
Research suggests that yoga practice can improve immune system function. More years of practice may increase the likelihood of this.
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.
Your QuestionsWhat Is That Burning Sensation In The Lower Back After Forward Bends?
Learn why over-stretching connective tissue along the spine might contribute to feeling a burning sensation in the lower back after forward bending.
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 ResearchCan Yoga Practice Reduce Neck Pain?
Recent research that suggests that yoga practice may reduce chronic, non-specific neck pain for some practitioners, but not others.
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.
Your QuestionsWhy Can’t I Stand Up Straight After Forward Bending?
Learn why a tight psoas muscle might contribute to feeling like you can't stand up straight after forward bending.
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.
Yoga ResearchDoes Yoga Practice Increase Equanimity?
Recent research suggests that yoga practice can increase equanimity. Frequency of practice and intention affected impacts of practice.
Standing PosturesAdjusting Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana
Understand the key ideas for effectively adjusting utthita hasta padangusthasana. Learn which adjustments might be helpful in this posture.
Yoga InjuriesWhat Is Causing Low Back Pain In Forward Bending?
Learn why over-stretching the muscles of the low back in forward bending can contribute to feeling lower back pain.
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.
Yoga ResearchCan Yoga Practice Reduce Obesity And Metabolic Syndrome?
Recent research, summarized here, suggests yoga practice can positively impact obesity and markers of metabolic syndrome.
Your QuestionsHow Can I Work Backbends With Scoliosis?
Curious about how to work backbends with scoliosis? Learn some tips for focusing on the hip flexors to evolve your backbend.
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 ResearchHow Does Yoga Work?
Researchers propose a model which suggests that yoga and other contemplative practices work by using specifically regulated breathing techniques (low respiration rate,…
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