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

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… 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

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

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… 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… 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… 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… 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… 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

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

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… 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

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… Anatomy

Quadratus Lumborum

Quadratus lumborum is a popular muscle and talked about often. Details about quadratus lumborum are discussed in a way that helps you… Anatomy

Quadratus Lumborum (QL) A Real Pain In The Back!

Quadratus lumborum can be important to both back pain and yoga. This muscle can be involved with back pain and a larger…