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.
Your QuestionsWhat’s the difference between fuzz and scar tissue?
What's the difference between the "fuzz" and scar tissue? This month I answered this question submitted through the website.
Yoga PosturesSun Salutations, Part 8: Tricks for Up Dog to Down Dog
Transitioning from Up Dog to Down Dog can be as simple as flipping your feet. Why not take advantage of this movement…
AnatomyThe 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,…
AnatomyForward Folds With A Rounded Spine?
Should we be rounding our spine when we do forward bends? Well, do you want a traditional answer or an anatomical answer?…
AnatomyThe 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…
AnatomySi Joint And Hamstring Relationship
An imbalance of tension between the hamstrings on the right and left sides can lead to pelvic imbalances. This can lead to…
Yoga InjuriesIs Yoga Tearing Labrums?
Is yoga tearing labrums? The answer to that question is not so simple. Reports of labral tears do seem to be on…
AnatomyThe 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…
Your QuestionsDo I Have a Trapped Nerve?
In this Question of the Month a student ask: A student asks: Do I have a "trapped nerve"? I give my answer…
Your QuestionsHow Much Muscular Engagement Do I Need?
In this Question of the Month a student asks: "How much muscular engagement do we need in yoga?" It's a tricky question.…
Yoga AdjustmentsAdjusting Yoga Postures… Why Bother?
Doing adjustments or assists while our students are practicing yoga can be beneficial in a number of ways as we'll see below,…
Yoga PosturesSun Salutations, Part 7: Upward Facing Dog
In Part 7 of the Sun Salutation Series we move from chaturanga dandasana to upward facing dog. Sometimes it's the most common…
Your QuestionsWhy The Emphasis On Forward Bending?
In this question of the month a student asked why there is such an emphasis on forward bending and stretching the hamstrings…
Upper LimbThe 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…
AnatomyStudents With Labral Tears?
In this question of the month a student asked about Labral Tears for her existing population of students. Labral tears have been…
Yoga AdjustmentsYoga Adjustments And Good Body Mechanics
Positioning yourself relative to the person you’re adjusting is one place where good body mechanics show up. Depending on your own height…
AnatomyThe 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…
Yoga AdjustmentsYoga Adjustments: Feel and Sense What’s Going On!
At the heart of putting your hands on someone to adjust or assist them in a yoga posture is the idea of…
Yoga PosturesSun Salutations, Part 6: Lowering Into Chaturanga
In part 6 of the Sun Salutation series we take a closer look at the landing and lowering down into chaturanga dandasana…
AnatomyThe 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…
Yoga PosturesSun Salutations, Part 5: Jump Back
Now that we have established some hand foundation in Part 4 of this sun salutation series, let me say something really obvious.…
AnatomyWhy Is Doing Lotus Pose Upside Down Easier?
David explains why it might have been easier for Gary to do lotus pose when he was on his back and why…
AnatomyThe 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?…
Yoga Adjustments