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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Your Questions

How Do I Work With Outer Knee Pain In Yoga?

With outer knee pain in yoga, a tight IT band can sometimes be the culprit. Aligning your legs based on your knees,… Your Questions

Why Do I Have Knee Pain In Bhujapidasana?

Knee pain in bhujapidasana can happen for many reasons. Do some testing in the pose to determine how to best modify the… Your Questions

Where Is This Knee Pain In Backbends Coming From?

Common sources of outer knee pain in backbends include tension in tensor fascia latae (TFL) and the iliotibial band (IT band) as… Standing Postures

Why 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 Questions

Is 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… Anatomy

Anatomy 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… Yoga Research

Can Yoga Reduce Symptoms Of Knee Osteoarthritis?

Research suggests that yoga may reduce symptoms of knee osteoarthritis without causing additional pain or injury. Anatomy

The 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… Yoga Injuries

Practicing Yoga After Meniscus Surgery

David shares his own experience with a meniscus tear to help answer the question: how do you practice yoga after meniscus surgery? Your Questions

How Do I Modify Triang Mukhaikapada Paschimottanasana After Meniscus Surgery?

Learn how to modify triang mukhaikapada paschimottanasana after meniscus surgery in the knee. Explore options for gentle knee rehabilitation while maintaining a… Yoga Postures

Should The Sit Bones Be Down In Marichyasana?

Consider why we want to put the sit bones down in marichyasana A, B, C, and D and learn why our leg… Anatomy

Should The Knee Go In Front Of The Ankle In Yoga?

Learn why it's usually okay for us to place the knee in front of the ankle in poses like side angle, but… Anatomy

What Are The Risks Of Hyperextending The Knees In Dandasana?

This month David answers the question: What are the risks of hyperextending the knees in dandasana? David explains why there is usually… Injury Survey

Knee Injuries In Yoga: When Are Your Knees Most At Risk?

When are yoga practitioners most at risk for knee injuries? Read about the experiences of our survey of 2000+ practitioners regarding knee… Injury Survey

Gender And Yoga Practice: Is There Any Relationship?

Is yoga practice different between genders? Our survey shows more similarities than differences in yoga practice experience between genders! Anatomy

Tensor Fascia Latae Muscle And The Iliotibial Band

This month I'm highlighting a unique muscle, the tensor fascia latae along with its related structure, the iliotibial band. This is one… Anatomy

Why Is Doing Lotus Pose Upside Down Easier?

David explains why it might have been easier for Gary to do lotus pose when he was on his back and why… Yoga Injuries

Injuries In Yoga – Framing The Conversation

Injuries in yoga are not so uncommon. Let's take a look at some context for why and how injuries occur and when… Yoga

Women’s Flexibility A Liability (In Yoga) ???

Here I discuss the recently published article by William J. Broad in the New York Times, titled Women’s Flexibility Is a Liability… Yoga

Response to NYT Article – How Yoga Can Wreck Your Body – Yoga Injuries

It is disheartening to see the New York Times come out with yet another article that seems to completely miss the point… Anatomy

Padmasana Article

The basic goal of all the asana practice is finding and maintaining a comfortable padmasana (lotus pose) for meditation. There are a… Yoga Injuries

Inner Knee Pain – Lotus Not Blooming By David Keil © 2010

Find our why inner knee pain is often related to doing lotus posture. Learn about pain on the inside, outside, and center… Anatomy

Simple Preparation for Lotus Posture – Video

This is a simple and effective way to stretch the right muscles for lotus posture, which helps reduce potential for knee problems…