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.
Jump Back in Sun Salutations – Part 5
Now that we have established some hand foundation in Part 4 of this sun salutation series, let me say something…
Why Is Doing Lotus Pose Upside Down Easier?
I currently have left medial knee pain when attempting full lotus pose so for now I only take things as…
The Latissimus Dorsi Muscle
Latissimus dorsi is this month’s muscle of the month. As usual, we put it into simple terms. What does the…
Observing Yoga Students Before Adjusting Their Posture
There is no better place to start discussing yoga adjustments than with what initially creates our desire to adjust or…
Fingers Pointing Away In Purvottanasana?
Good morning David. Greetings from New Zealand. A little advice please. What do you think of purvottanasana with fingers pointing…
The Serratus Anterior Muscle
Serratus anterior is this month’s muscle of the month. As usual, we put it into simple terms. What does the…
What Are Those Popping Sounds?
A reader submitted a question asking what those popping sounds are when practicing yoga. Are there different types? What does…
Frozen Shoulder and Yoga – Do They Go Together?
Frozen shoulder and yoga practice? Frozen shoulder often has no known cause, but here are some thoughts on what you…
Subscapularis – Rotator Cuff Muscle
The subscapularis is the last of the four muscles that make up the rotator cuff group and is the most…
Sun Salutations – Part 4 – The Look Up
Part 4 of the Sun Salutation Series explores the small but important movement of “looking up” after folding forward. There…
Infraspinatus and Teres Minor – Rotator Cuff Muscles
As we continue with the rotator cuff muscles, infraspinatus and teres minor are this month’s muscles of the month. We…
Sun Salutations – Part 3 – The Forward Fold
In part 3 of the Sun Salutation series we look at the forward fold that happens after you raise your…
Supraspinatus – Rotator Cuff Muscle
Supraspinatus is this month’s muscle of the month. This simple abductor of the shoulder joint is also the most commonly…
Sun Salutations – Part 2 – Arms Up!
Sun Salutations are a vital part of any system of yoga. In this part of the series I will break…
The Hamstrings
This month’s muscle of the month focus is on the hamstrings group. The hamstrings are a very powerful group of…
Sun Salutations – Part 1 – Tadasana
Sun Salutations are a vital part of any system of yoga. In this series I will break down all of…
The Quadriceps Muscles
The last three quadriceps muscles are this month’s muscles of the month. We put them together because these three out…
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…
The Rectus Femoris Muscle
The rectus femoris muscle is one of the four muscles that makes up the quadricep group of muscles. It is…
Your Core Muscles – Deeper Than You Think
Understanding the core muscles of the body is essential for any type of movement. In yoga it overlaps with strength,…
