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 Injuries: When Do They Happen?
Based on our survey of over 2000 yoga practitioners, learn what types of injuries in yoga occurred and the contexts…
How Do I Work With A Long Torso And Short Femurs In Yoga?
This month, David responds to the question: How do I work with a long torso and short femurs? David highlights…
What Are Our Intentions In Standing Wide-legged Forward Bend?
Deconstruct standing wide-legged forward bend. Explore multiple intentions for variations of this posture and evolve your pose.…
The Erector Spinae Muscles
This month I highlight the erector spinae muscles. Take a look at where these important spinal muscles attach, what actions…
How Do I Fix A Flat Back In Poses Like Garbha Pindasana?
Distinguish between anatomical and technique-related reasons for difficulty rounding the low back in garbha pindasana. For those working on technique,…
Low Back Injuries In Yoga: What Are Practitioners Experiencing?
When are yoga practitioners most at risk for low back injuries? Read our report on the experiences of our survey…
Diaphragm Muscle
This month we highlight the diaphragm muscle. Take a look at where this very unique muscle attaches, what action it…
A Reality Check On The SI Joint In Yoga
Our SI joint page includes information on the anatomy of the SI joint, including a current understanding of movement at…
Is Shoulder Range Of Motion Restricting My Handstands And Arm Balances?
Is shoulder rotation restricting my handstands and arm balances? Learn some techniques for distinguishing between anatomical restriction and muscular tightness…
Transverse Abdominis Muscle
This month we highlight the transverse abdominis muscle. Take a look at where this muscle attaches, what action it does,…
How Do You Know When To Add Poses In The Ashtanga Intermediate Series?
How do you know when it’s time to add poses in the Ashtanga intermediate series? Understand the relationships between aspects…
Should I Be Opening My Knees For Lotus?
Should you open your knees for lotus? No, you should focus on your hips. When it comes to lotus opening…
Rectus Abdominis Muscle
This month we highlight the rectus abdominis muscles. Take a look at where these abdominal muscles attach, what actions they…
What Are Our Intentions In Side Angle And Revolved Side Angle Pose?
Deconstruct side angle and revolved side angle pose. Explore multiple intentions for these postures and learn how to evolve your…
Are My Arms Too Short To Jump Through?
This month, David answers a question about body proportions and the vinyasa transition: jump through/jump back. Is it true that…
Chaturanga And Shoulder Injuries In Yoga – What’s Going On?
When are yoga practitioners most at risk for shoulder injuries? Learn about the experiences of our survey of 2000+ practitioners…
The Internal And External Oblique Muscles
This month take a look at the unique external and internal oblique muscles. Find out where these muscle attach, what…
Should I Pull The Flesh From Sitting Bones In Forward Bend?
This month, David answers a question about forward bending. David discusses why we sometimes like to pull the flesh from…
Splenius Muscles
This month David is highlighting the splenius muscles. They work to extend and rotate the neck. Take a look at…
What Are Our Intentions In Triangle and Revolved Triangle Pose?
David breaks down triangle and revolved triangle pose. Learn what components allow or restrict access to these postures. Understand what…
Butt Pain And Sciatica: How Do I Tell If This Pain Is Sciatica?
This month, David answers a question from Mort about butt pain and sciatica. While pain in the gluteals is sometimes…