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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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

The Serratus Anterior Muscle

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

What Are Those Popping Sounds?

A reader submitted a question asking what those popping sounds are when practicing yoga. Are there different types? What does each type… 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… Yoga Postures

Sun Salutations, Part 4: The Look Up

Part 4 of the Sun Salutation Series explores the small but important movement of "looking up" after folding forward. There are a… 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… 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… Anatomy

Supraspinatus – Rotator Cuff Muscle

Supraspinatus is this month's muscle of the month. This simple abductor of the shoulder joint is also the most commonly injured of… Yoga Postures

Sun Salutations, Part 2: Arms Up!

Sun Salutations are a vital part of any system of yoga. In this part of the series I will break down the… Anatomy

The Hamstrings

This month's muscle of the month focus is on the hamstrings group. The hamstrings are a very powerful group of muscles that… Yoga Postures

Sun Salutations, Part 1: Tadasana

Sun Salutations are a vital part of any system of yoga. In this series I will break down all of the pieces… Anatomy

The Quadriceps Muscles

The last three quadriceps muscles are this month's muscles of the month. We put them together because these three out of four… Yoga Injuries

Injuries In Yoga – Framing The Conversation

Injuries in yoga are not so uncommon. Let's take a look at some context for why and how injuries occur and when… Anatomy

The Rectus Femoris Muscle

The rectus femoris muscle is one of the four muscles that makes up the quadricep group of muscles. It is the only… Anatomy

Your Core Muscles – Deeper Than You Think

Understanding the core muscles of the body is essential for any type of movement. In yoga it overlaps with strength, movement, and… Anatomy

The Psoas Muscle

The psoas muscle is extremely popular and talked about plenty. It's still difficult for people to feel and find where the muscle… Anatomy

The Iliacus Muscle

This month's "mucle of the month" is the iliacus muscle. Wondering where it attaches? What postures lengthen it? Which ones make it… Anatomy

Practicing Yoga With A Herniated Disc?

If you are practicing yoga with a herniated disc, there are some very specific dos and don'ts. Be careful and pay attention… Anatomy

The Gluteus Minimus Muscle

Gluteus minimus is this month's muscle of the month. All of the basics are covered here: where it attaches, what actions it… Yoga Injuries

Working With Wrist Pain In Yoga?

Wrist pain in yoga is fairly common. There are many considerations when evaluating pain and/or injury of the wrist during a yoga… Anatomy

The Deltoid Muscle

The deltoid muscle is the latest Muscle of the Month here on Yoganatomy.com. Where does the name come from? Where does it… Anatomy

What Are Trigger Points?

Trigger points are extremely common. It is essential to know about them if you assess students complaining about chronic or recurring pain. Anatomy

The Piriformis Muscle

The piriformis muscle is very popular and it is this month's Muscle of the Month. Here is a nice and simple description…