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.
AnatomyAnatomy Of The Knee
The anatomy of the knee is unique among our joints. Find out how our knee anatomy affects knee function in our body…
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.
Yoga ResearchDoes Physiological Intensity Of Yoga Differ Between Styles?
There are large variations in intensity between styles of yoga based on oxygen consumption and heart rate.
AnatomyWhat Is Connective Tissue?
Connective tissue, or fascia, is the web-like tissue that connects all of the other structures and tissues in our body.
AnatomyWhere Should Your Knee Point In Standing Half-Bound Lotus?
Let the knee point in half-bound lotus wherever it needs to. Focus on opening the hips to eventually allow the knee to…
Yoga PosturesHow Can I Relax My Abdomen In Forward Bending?
For more ease in forward bending, avoid overusing the abdominal muscles, and instead, relax the abdomen in forward bending.
Yoga PosturesHow Do I Roll Over The Toes In Vinyasa Yoga Transitions?
Learn the techniques to roll over the toes in vinyasa transitions and discover why they are worth the effort to learn.
Yoga ResearchCan Yoga Reduce Symptoms Of Knee Osteoarthritis?
Research suggests that yoga may reduce symptoms of knee osteoarthritis without causing additional pain or injury.
AnatomyBreathing With The Diaphragm Muscle
In yoga, finding more ease when breathing with the diaphragm is not so much about which postures you do, but more about…
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.
AnatomyWhat Is Thoracic Outlet Syndrome?
Thoracic outlet syndrome affects the head, neck, shoulder, arm, and/or chest. Learn what it is and how it could affect your yoga…
Yoga ResearchHow Does Pranayama Affect Our Physiology?
Pranayama affects our physiology in many positive ways. Learn how yogic breathing practices may affect us from this recent research study.
AnatomyThe Knee Joint And Yoga: An In-depth Guide
Check out our most in-depth knee post which will help you more fully understand what is going on in the knee, as…
Your QuestionsHow To Stretch The Quadriceps
Learn a great way to stretch the quadriceps. Find out how to use a modified virasana to prepare for doing backbends.
Standing PosturesHow Much Muscle Activity Are We Using In Standing Postures?
Research suggests that the leg muscles which stabilize the ankle are important in maintaining standing balance poses.
AnatomyCoracobrachialis Muscle
Learn about the coracobrachialis muscle. Find out where it attaches, what actions it does, and where we might be using it in…
Your QuestionsHow To Work With Discomfort When Rolling On The Spine
Building up the spinal muscles or simply rolling over a blanket can help with discomfort when rolling on the spine.
YogaAging And The Ashtanga Practice
Learn why aging doesn't have to stop anyone from doing an Ashtanga practice, and find out how practice changes as we age.
Yoga ResearchPranayama Can Potentially Improve Quality Of Life For Asthma Sufferers
Research suggests pranayama, or yogic breathing, may improve asthma symptoms and quality of life for asthma sufferers.
AnatomyLower Crossed Syndrome And Yoga
Learn about the muscular imbalance pattern of lower crossed syndrome. Find out how we can use yoga to help rebalance the body.
Your QuestionsWhy Can’t I Jump Through With Straight Legs?
Both the right proportions and dealing with hamstring tension can help you jump through with straight legs.
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 PosturesHow Much Muscular Effort Is Used In Standing Yoga Postures?
Recent research evaluates physical effort needed to do common standing yoga postures and explains how that effort compares to walking.
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