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 Research

Yoga Postures Stabilize The Shoulder Blade

Researchers found that some yoga postures show promise for use as a preventative therapy to stabilize the scapula and potentially prevent shoulder… Yoga Postures

Should We Jump Into Plank Or Chaturanga Position?

This month, David answers the question: Should we jump into plank or chaturanga position? David describes the difference between these two movements… Arm Balances

Is Shoulder Range Of Motion Restricting My Handstands And Arm Balances?

Is shoulder rotation restricting my handstands and arm balances? Learn some techniques for distinguishing between anatomical restriction and muscular tightness in the… Injury Survey

Chaturanga And Shoulder Injuries In Yoga – What’s Going On?

When are yoga practitioners most at risk for shoulder injuries? Learn about the experiences of our survey of 2000+ practitioners regarding shoulder… Anatomy

Pectoralis Major Muscle

This month's muscle is pectoralis major. We'll take a look at where it attaches in the body, what actions it does, and… Upper Limb

Frozen Shoulder And Yoga: How To Work With It?

This month's question comes from Shirley, who asks about frozen shoulder and yoga. How do you modify practice for this condition? David… Anatomy

Winged Scapula, What Are Those Shoulder Blades Doing?

This month's question asks about winged scapula. What is winged scapula? When should you be concerned about the shoulder blades winging off… Yoga Postures

Sun Salutations, Part 9: Downward Facing Dog, You’ve Arrived!

I hear so many questions about downward facing dog. Where should your feet and hands be? Where should your shoulders be? Explore… Anatomy

Triceps Brachii Muscle

The triceps brachii is located on the posterior of the upper arm. It's our muscle of the month. Where does it attach?… Arm Balances

Bakasana To Handstand: What Muscles Are Used to Press Up?

So this month’s question comes from Jessica Payne and she asked a very simple question, well, she asked a complex question, but,… Anatomy

Binding Marichyasana C, Which Muscles Prevent It?

The question of the month was: Which muscles or muscle groups prevent me from binding in Marichyasana C? As usual, I give… Anatomy

The Teres Major Muscle

Teres major is this month's muscle of the month. Get information on where this muscle is, where it attaches, its function, and… Anatomy

The 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,… Anatomy

The 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… Anatomy

The 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… Upper Limb

The 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… Anatomy

The 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 Postures

Sun 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… Anatomy

The 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… Anatomy

The 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?… 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

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…