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.
Yoga PosturesHow To Bind Marichyasana C And Other Bound Twists
Learning to bind Marichyasana C, like other seated bound twists, requires establishing a stable base, before reaching the arm to bind.
Yoga PosturesAnatomy Of Triang Mukhaikapada Paschimottanasana And Krounchasana
Both triang mukhaikapada paschimottanasana and krounchasana require that we lengthen tissues for internal hip rotation and forward bending.
Your QuestionsCan I Learn How To Do Dropbacks On A Wall?
Learning dropbacks on a wall is not ideal for the long term. You can form habits that won't serve you well once…
Your QuestionsWhy Can’t I Bind Supta Kurmasana And Pasasana?
Proportions, flexibility of shoulders for internal rotation, and the amount of hip flexion you have will all affect how easy it is…
Standing PosturesWhy Do I Feel Unstable In Revolved Side Angle?
One reason for feeling unstable in revolved side angle is setting up with the feet too close together and the front knee…
YogaWhat Does Vinyāsa Mean In Yoga?
Vinyāsa yoga can refer to the connecting movements between postures which are synchronized with breath as well as a style of practice.
YogaYoga Alignment: Does It Really Matter?
Base yoga alignment intentions and verbal cues on sound anatomical concepts and apply them individually to each person’s specific situation.
Your QuestionsIs It Okay To Adjust The Feet In Downward Dog?
What's more important than how you adjust your feet in downward dog is whether you start the movement from up dog to…
Yoga PosturesWhy Does My Leg Go Numb In Full Lotus?
If your leg goes numb in full lotus, due to compression or stretching of nerves or reduced blood flow, you can likely…
Standing PosturesWhat Is Happening In The Back Leg In Triangle Pose?
Unpack the anatomy of what is happening in the back leg, and more importantly the back hip, in triangle pose.
Standing PosturesWhy Can’t I Put My Back Heel Down In Revolved Side Angle?
Learn why both tight hips, and the technique you use to do the posture, can affect getting the back heel down in…
Your QuestionsHow Do I Get Up Into Shoulder Stand?
Learn why tension along the back of the body can sometimes get in the way when we are trying to get into…
Your QuestionsWhy Is It So Hard To Do A Press Handstand With Straight Legs?
Find out why tight hamstrings are often the reason that going up into a press handstand with straight legs is so challenging.
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.
AnatomyOver-doing The Abdominals In Yoga Practice
Learn how to tell if you're over-doing the abdominals in your yoga practice and find out what the common sources of over-doing…
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.
Your QuestionsHow Do You Breathe In Backbends?
Reducing tension on the ribcage, and increasing your focus on the breath, can help you breathe in backbends with more overall ease.
Arm BalancesWhy Am I Feeling Weight In Headstand In My Elbows?
To evenly distribute the weight in headstand, allowing the pelvis to tilt is necessary, as is engaging serratus anterior.
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.
Standing PosturesAlignment In Triangle Pose: What’s Correct?
Learn why the style of triangle pose and tensional patterns throughout the whole chain of joints affect our alignment in triangle pose.
YogaBalancing Effort And Ease: Are You Working Too Hard In Yoga?
Balancing effort and ease is an important part of your yoga practice. Here are some tips to determine if you're working too…
Your QuestionsWhen To Use Belly Breathing Versus Breathing With Bandhas
Belly breathing and breathing with bandha create different qualities. Learn why that technique is for yoga practice, not daily life.
Yoga AdjustmentsAdjusting Downward Dog
Learn how to work with several different intentions in both the lower body and the upper body when adjusting downward dog.
Yoga Adjustments