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 QuestionsInternal Versus External Shoulder Rotation in Downward Dog: Both Sides Miss the Point
External shoulder rotation in downward dog makes more space for the greater tubercle to have clearance under the acromion. Don't mistake felt…
Your QuestionsDoes The Action Of The Latissimus Change When The Elbows Bend?
Tension in and action of the latissimus is not directly affected by bending the elbow joint because the lats don't cross the…
Your QuestionsHow Much Can I Change My Hip And Shoulder Rotation In Yoga?
Limitations to hip and shoulder rotation in yoga are usually caused by soft tissue restrictions, not bone shape.
Your QuestionsWhy Don’t My Hands Touch In Gomukhasana?
You might struggle to get the hands to touch in gomukhasana if proportions, bone shape, or scapula mobility are an issue.
Arm BalancesAnatomical Breakdown Of Side Plank
Anatomically, side plank is supported by serratus anterior and other shoulder muscles as well as strong abductors stabilizing the hips.
Arm BalancesAnatomical Breakdown Of Forearm Balance
Forearm balance is a fun pose that takes time and patience to learn. Engaging and strengthening serratus anterior is one key to…
Your QuestionsAre My Arms Too Short To Bind Marichyasana D And Supta Kurmasana?
Using the right techniques can help alleviate that feeling that your arms are too short to bind poses like Marichyasana D or…
Yoga PosturesAnatomical Breakdown Of Shoulder Stand
Shoulder stand is a classical asana that can offer many benefits, but is contraindicated for those with many types of neck issues.
Yoga PosturesBackbending in Yoga: Anatomy, Technique & Common Mistakes
Dive into the anatomical components of a backbend and learn why and how to set yourself up for comfortable and safe backbending.
Arm BalancesHow Should We Position The Hands For Arm Balances?
The exact position of the hands in arm balances matters less than whether you're engaging serratus anterior to stabilize the shoulders.
Arm BalancesThe Truth About Headstand In Yoga
Learn headstand in yoga by going step by step. Build the pose from the base, control the pelvis, and lift up.
Your QuestionsPracticing Yoga With Hyperextended Elbows
Some shoulder pain could be related to practicing yoga with hyperextended elbows since the hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder make up an…
Your QuestionsWhat’s Happening In the Shoulders In Prasarita Padottanasana C?
Flexibility of all muscles that surround the shoulder girdle can affect the mobility of the shoulders in prasarita padottanasana C.
AnatomyUpper Crossed Syndrome And Yoga
Learn about the muscular imbalance pattern of upper crossed syndrome. Find out how we can use yoga to help rebalance the body.
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.
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.
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.
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!
AnatomyA Comprehensive Guide To The Shoulder In Yoga
This post is a comprehensive look at the shoulder in its entirety. We share a detailed breakdown of the shoulder in yoga.…
AnatomyWhere Should Your Elbow Crease Point In Upward Dog?
What alignment should we look for in the elbow crease in upward dog? Learn why that's related to the position of the…
Yoga PosturesShould You Land In Chaturanga Or Plank?
Learn why developing strength in serratus anterior and shoulder girdle stability is important whether you land in chaturanga or plank.
AnatomyWhat Is The Right Alignment In Chaturanga?
There is not one right alignment in chaturanga. Learn why some common cues for alignment in chaturanga don't work for everyone.
AnatomyShould We Squeeze The Shoulder Blades Together In Upward Dog?
Learn why stabilization and depression of the scapulae is as important as squeezing the shoulder blades together in upward dog.
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