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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Yoga Injuries

What 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. 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. Your Questions

What Causes Abdominal Cramps During Primary Series?

Find out why repeated forward bending and dehydration could both contribute to abdominal cramps during the primary series. 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. Injury Survey

Low Back Injuries In Yoga: What Are Practitioners Experiencing?

When are yoga practitioners most at risk for low back injuries? Read our report on the experiences of our survey of 2000+… Yoga Injuries

Should I Pull The Flesh From Sitting Bones In Forward Bend?

This month, David answers a question about forward bending. David discusses why we sometimes like to pull the flesh from the sitting… 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… Anatomy

Forward 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?… Anatomy

Si 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… Your Questions

Why 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… 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

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

Working With Sit Bone Pain and Achy Hamstrings

Do you have sit bone pain or an aching hamstring? Here is a PNF technique that may help people with sit bone…