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.
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,…
The Psoas Muscle
The psoas muscle is extremely popular and talked about plenty. It’s still difficult for people to feel and find where…
The Iliacus Muscle
This month’s “mucle of the month” is the iliacus muscle. Wondering where it attaches? What postures lengthen it? Which ones…
Practicing Yoga With A Herniated Disc?
If you are practicing yoga with a herniated disc, there are some very specific dos and don’ts. Be careful and…
The Gluteus Minimus Muscle
Gluteus minimus is this month’s muscle of the month. All of the basics are covered here: where it attaches, what…
Working With Wrist Pain In Yoga?
Wrist pain in yoga is fairly common. There are many considerations when evaluating pain and/or injury of the wrist during…
The Deltoid Muscle
The deltoid muscle is the latest Muscle of the Month here on Yoganatomy.com. Where does the name come from? Where…
What are Trigger Points?
Trigger points are extremely common. It is essential to know about them if you assess students complaining about chronic or…
The Piriformis Muscle
The piriformis muscle is very popular and it is this month’s Muscle of the Month. Here is a nice and…
Quadratus Lumborum
Quadratus lumborum is a popular muscle and talked about often. Details about quadratus lumborum are discussed in a way that…
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…
Working With Sit Bone Pain and Achy Hamstrings
Do you have sit bone pain or an aching hamstring? Here is a PNF technique that may help people with…
