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 ResearchIs It Worth It To Screen Yoga Students For Injuries?
Research was inconclusive regarding when it's most important for yoga teachers to screen new yoga students to help prevent injuries.
AnatomyThe Rotator Cuff And Yoga
Learn why maintaining the right balance of tension among the rotator cuff muscles can help prevent shoulder pain in yoga.
Arm BalancesHow Do I Control My Core In Headstand?
Learn why setting up your foundation correctly is just as important as engaging your core for stability in headstand.
Yoga ResearchAre There Psychological Benefits From An Hour Of Yoga?
There seem to be psychological benefits of yoga. Yoga practice may increase some positive emotions and psychological resources. Effects of yoga are…
Yoga InjuriesIs Your Pain Really A Shoulder Impingement?
Find out why that pinchy pain is probably not a shoulder impingement. Learn how to modify common yoga postures for shoulder pain.
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 ResearchCan Verbal Cuing In Yoga Influence Its Effects?
Physical versus philosophical verbal cuing in yoga didn't affect body awareness, mindfulness, positive affect, or spirituality differently.
Your QuestionsIs Locking My Knee In Forward Bends Causing My Knee Pain?
What's the difference between straight legs and locked knees? There may be an appropriate time to keep your knees straight and there…
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…
Your QuestionsWhy Can’t I Push Up Into Urdhva Dhanurasana?
Find out what's restricting your ability to push up into urdhva dhanurasana. The most likely reason is tightness, not lack of strength!
Yoga AdjustmentsAdjusting Seated Forward Bend
Learn some key techniques for adjusting seated forward bend. Find out how to offer an appropriate adjustment for different situations.
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…
Yoga ResearchCan Yoga Increase Altruism Among Business Managers?
Recent research indicates that yoga may increase altruism and related cognitive states for business managers. Find out what research found.
Your QuestionsHow To Avoid Low Back Pain In Urdhva Dhanurasana
Find out why openness in the hip flexors is one important key to avoiding low back pain in urdhva dhanurasana.
AnatomyCarpal Tunnel Syndrome And Yoga
Find out how to modify for carpal tunnel syndrome in your yoga practice, if you are recovering from or just beginning to…
Yoga ResearchCan Yoga Support A Positive Body Image?
Recent research suggests that yoga can help increase embodiment and decrease self-objectification, improving overall body image.
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.
AnatomyHow Is Turnout In Ballet Achieved, Anatomically?
Learn how turnout in ballet happens in your body, anatomically. Find out how the hip and kinetic chain of the leg are…
AnatomyDistinguishing Between Felt Sense And Anatomy In Yoga
Learn what that felt sense in yoga is telling you and why it's important to consider your experience through the lens of…
Yoga ResearchCan Yoga Help An Antarctic Expedition Team Manage Stress?
Find out how yoga may help an Antarctic expedition team manage the physical and mental stress of doing research at remote locations.
AnatomyCan Curvy People Jump Back And Jump Through?
How is the transition different for curvy people who want to jump back or jump through? Find out how to work that…
Your QuestionsWhy Don’t My Hands Reach The Ground In Dandasana?
Learn why your hands may not reach the ground in dandasana if your torso is longer relative to the length of your…
Yoga PosturesChaturanga Dandasana: There Is Only One Right Way To Do This Posture
Chaturanga dandasana, or low plank, is difficult for many yoga practitioners. Learn the fundamental principles for doing this pose properly.
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