Yoga Anatomy Articles
The yoga anatomy articles are organized into categories such as, Injuries, Postures, Your Questions, Yoga, Anatomy, Yoga Anatomy Research Project, and even Yoga Adjustments.
They are also broken down more specifically by muscles, bandhas, breathing, sit bone pain, shoulders, psoas, and knee pain.
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What’s Happening In Kurmasana and Supta Kurmasana?
Yoga Postures
David breaks down the anatomy of kurmasana and supta kurmasana and explores techniques for evolving…
ashtanga yoga | hamstring | hip | primary series | supta kurmasana | technique
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Can Yoga Practice Reduce Obesity And Metabolic Syndrome?
Yoga Research
David summarizes recent research that suggests yoga practice can positively impact obesity and markers of…
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How Can I Work Backbends With Scoliosis?
Your Questions
David answers a question about how to work backbends with scoliosis. He shares some tips…
back pain | backbend | scoliosis
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Should The Heels Be Lined Up In Revolved Triangle And Warrior Pose?
Anatomy | Lower Limb | Yoga Postures
David explains why having the heels lined up in revolved triangle and similar poses is…
foot | hip | technique
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What Are We Doing In Bhujapidasana?
Yoga Postures
David describes the anatomy of what is happening in bhujapidasana and explores techniques for evolving…
ashtanga yoga | forward bend | primary series | technique
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How Does Yoga Work?
Yoga Research
Researchers propose a model which suggests that yoga and other contemplative practices work by using…
breath
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Should I Do Full Expression Of A Pose On One Side If I Can’t Do It On The Other Side?
Your Questions
David explains why you should do both sides of a posture even if one side…
ashtanga yoga | hip | primary series
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Should The Knee Go In Front Of The Ankle In Yoga?
Anatomy | Lower Limb | Yoga
David explains when it’s okay for us to place the knee in front of the…
ankle | knee | knee pain | quadriceps | technique
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The Pubococcygeal Muscle (PC Muscle)
Anatomy | Torso
This month David highlights the pubococcygeal muscles or PC muscles. Learn where these pelvic floor…
bandha | mula | muscle
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Why Is Navasana (Boat Pose) So Hard?
Yoga Postures
In this article, David explores the anatomy of navasana. Understand the intentions for this posture…
ashtanga yoga | primary series | technique
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What Causes Abdominal Cramps During Primary Series?
Your Questions
David answers the question: What causes abdominal cramps during primary series? He explains why repeated…
forward bend | primary series | supta kurmasana
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How Much Is Too Much Yoga Practice Too Soon?
Yoga
David explains what it means to do too much yoga practice too soon and he…
muscle
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Yoga Postures Stabilize The Shoulder Blade
Yoga Research
Researchers found that some yoga postures show promise for use as a preventative therapy to…
scapula | serratus anterior | shoulders
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How Do I Self-treat Sit Bone Pain and Obturator Internus?
Your Questions
David answers the question: How do I self-treat sit bone pain and obturator internus? He…
gluteals | hamstring | sit bone pain
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An Anatomical Breakdown of Marichyasana D
Anatomy | Yoga Postures
In this article, David explores the anatomy of marichyasana D. Understand the intentions for this…
ashtanga yoga | primary series | technique | twist
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Why Is Breathing In Twists So Hard?
Anatomy | Torso | Yoga Postures
David explains from an anatomical perspective why breathing in twists can feel so challenging! Learn…
breath | flexibility | twist
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The Anatomy of Standing Half-bound Lotus Pose
Anatomy | Yoga Postures
In this article, David deconstructs the anatomy of standing half-bound lotus. Explore multiple intentions for…
ashtanga yoga | forward bend | lotus | primary series | technique
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Should You Contract Or Relax The Glutes In Urdhva Dhanurasana?
Yoga Postures | Your Questions
This month David answers the question: Should you contract or relax the glutes in urdhva…
backbend | gluteals | upward dog
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The Multifidus Muscles
Anatomy | Torso
This month David highlights the multifidus muscles. Learn where these back muscles are found, what…
back pain | core | muscle
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Adjusting Triangle Pose And Revolved Triangle: Where Is Your Intention?
Yoga Adjustments | Yoga Postures
David discusses the key ideas for safely and effectively adjusting triangle pose and revolved triangle….
hip | primary series
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Should I Do Setu Bandhasana And Shoulder Stand?
Yoga Postures | Your Questions
This month David answers the question: Should I do setu bandhasana? David explains how other…
neck | primary series
