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.
Ashtanga SurveyWhat Are Bandhas In Ashtanga Yoga?
Many practitioners conceptualize bandhas in Ashtanga as physical as well as energetic and as objects of concentration. That increased with years of…
Ashtanga SurveyBreathing In Ashtanga
Most practitioners were aware of their breathing in Ashtanga during at least half of their practice time. That increased with years of…
Ashtanga SurveyDid Ashtanga Practitioners Change Their Practice During The Pandemic?
Ashtanga practitioners report on how their practice did or didn’t change during 2020, the first year of the covid-19 pandemic.
Ashtanga SurveyEffects Of Social Media Yoga Videos On Ashtanga Yoga
Some practitioners reported that videos of Ashtanga yoga on social media teach and inspire them, while others felt discouraged.
Ashtanga SurveyWhen Do Practitioners Modify Their Ashtanga Yoga Practice?
Find out when and how practitioners modify their Ashtanga yoga practice based on our survey of more than 900 people.
Ashtanga SurveyMental, Emotional, And Spiritual Effects Of Ashtanga Yoga: Survey Project Overview
We surveyed more than 900 practitioners to learn more about the mental, emotional, and spiritual effects of Ashtanga yoga.
YogaYin Yoga And The Myth That Ashtanga is Yang
Learn why yin yoga and Ashtanga are not mutually exclusive. Use your breathing to cultivate different qualities in your Ashtanga practice.
Yoga PosturesAshtanga 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…
YogaHow Important Is Alignment In Ashtanga Yoga?
Find out when and why alignment in Ashtanga yoga is important. And, find out when to emphasize function over form.
Yoga ResearchDoes Physiological Intensity Of Yoga Differ Between Styles?
There are large variations in intensity between styles of yoga based on oxygen consumption and heart rate.
Your QuestionsHow To Work With Discomfort When Rolling On The Spine
Building up the spinal muscles or simply rolling over a blanket can help with discomfort when rolling on the spine.
YogaAging And The Ashtanga Practice
Learn why aging doesn't have to stop anyone from doing an Ashtanga practice, and find out how practice changes as we age.
Your QuestionsWhy Can’t I Jump Through With Straight Legs?
Both the right proportions and dealing with hamstring tension can help you jump through with straight legs.
Arm BalancesHow To Do Bakasana B
What are the anatomical keys to bakasana B? Learn the anatomy and relevant techniques for evolving this challenging pose.
Your QuestionsHow Do I Avoid Overworking The Upper Trapezius In The Ashtanga Practice?
Wondering how to avoid overworking the upper trapezius when jumping through and jumping back? Find out why a strong serratus anterior is…
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 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.
Arm BalancesWhat Are We Doing In Bhujapidasana?
Explore the anatomy of what is happening in bhujapidasana and learn techniques for evolving this challenging posture.
Your QuestionsShould I Do Full Expression Of A Pose On One Side If I Can’t Do It On The Other Side?
Learn why you should do both sides of a posture even if one side is more flexible than the other. And, learn…
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.
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…
Standing PosturesAn Anatomical Breakdown Of Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana
In this article, David deconstructs the anatomy of utthita hasta padangusthasana. Explore multiple intentions for this posture and gain insights into how…
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