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.
Your QuestionsWhat Muscles Are Working In Warrior Two?
Many muscles are working in warrior two, not just the quadriceps. You may feel the quadriceps, the hamstrings, or others working.
Your QuestionsWhat Muscles Do You Use To Move In And Out Of Utkatasana Or A Squat?
The quadriceps, hamstrings, and gluteals contract in different ways to help you move into and out of utkatasana or a squat.
AnatomyExploring The Semispinalis Muscles
The semispinalis muscles are deep spinal muscles that contribute to extension, lateral flexion, and rotation of the cervical and thoracic spine.
Yoga ResearchDo Yoga Postures Engage The Abdominals And Hip Muscles?
Research indicates some yoga postures significantly engage abdominals and hip muscles, however, individual muscle engagement differs between poses.
Yoga ResearchHow Does Yoga Benefit Musculoskeletal Disorders?
Yoga may benefit musculoskeletal disorders by increasing strength and mobility and by reducing pain. However, more research is needed to confirm this.
Yoga ResearchHow Is Muscle Activation Different In Yoga Transitions Versus Static Poses?
The research study we summarize here suggests that muscle activation is greater during dynamic transitions than during static poses.
Your QuestionsWhy Do My Muscles Shake In Some Yoga Poses?
Muscles can shake in yoga when many individual muscle cells use up their ATP before other muscle cells are refueled and ready…
AnatomyExploring The Suboccipital Muscles
Find out where the suboccipital muscles are, what actions they assist with, and where they show up in our yoga practice.
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.
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…
AnatomyMuscle Contraction In Yoga: Do You Know What’s Happening?
Muscle contraction in yoga is more complex than most people are aware of. Learn how the different types of muscle contraction affect…
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…
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.
AnatomyMuscular Imbalance Created By Yoga Practice?
Does muscular action in yoga create an imbalance between pushing muscles and pulling muscles? Find out in this article!
Yoga ResearchMuscle Activation During Yoga Poses: Are There Sex Differences?
Recent research measured muscle activation in yoga postures. They found differences in muscle use among postures and between the sexes.
Your QuestionsHow Do I Avoid Overworking The Upper Trapezius In The Ashtanga Practice?
Wondering how to avoid overworking the upper trapezius when jumping through and jumping back? Find out why a strong serratus anterior is…
Your QuestionsWhich Postures Strengthen Tensor Fascia Latae (TFL)?
Wondering how to strengthen the tensor fascia latae? Learn how the tensor fascia latae works in balance with other muscles in the…
AnatomyHow I Use The Knowledge Of Muscles To Help Students
Find out how to use the knowledge of muscles, their attachments, and their actions, to help students in their yoga practice.
AnatomyWhy You Should Know Your Muscles
Learn why you should know your muscles. Find out the benefits of learning the attachments and actions of your muscles.
AnatomyThe Pubococcygeal Muscle (PC Muscle)
This month I highlight the pubococcygeal muscles, or PC muscles. Learn where these pelvic floor muscles are found, what they do, and…
YogaHow Much Is Too Much Yoga Practice Too Soon?
Learn what it means to do too much yoga practice too soon and get some ideas on how to build your yoga…
AnatomyThe Multifidus Muscles
This month I highlight the multifidus muscles. Learn where these back muscles are found, what they do, and what yoga postures use…
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