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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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 | Standing Postures | 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?
Standing Postures | 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
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An Anatomical Breakdown Of Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana
Standing Postures | Yoga Postures
In this article, David deconstructs the anatomy of utthita hasta padangusthasana. Explore multiple intentions for…
ashtanga yoga | primary series | technique
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What’s Restricting Me In Seated Wide-Legged Forward Bend?
Standing Postures | Yoga Postures | Your Questions
This month David answers the question: what’s restricting me in wide-legged forward bend? He explains…
forward bend
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Does Frequency Of Yoga Practice Matter?
Yoga Survey
Based on our survey of over 2000 yoga practitioners, David shares that doing a yoga…
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Fibularis Longus Muscle (Peroneus Longus Muscle)
Anatomy | Lower Limb
This month David highlights the fibularis longus muscle (peroneus longus muscle). Learn where these lower…
ankle | foot | muscle
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What Is The Core Anyway?
Anatomy | Torso
In this article, learn about the history and three philosophies that influenced our modern day…
bandha | core
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Why Should We Open Our Hips In Yoga And Lengthen Our Hamstrings?
Your Questions
This month David answers the question, why should we open our hips in yoga and…
hamstring | hip
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The Tibialis Anterior Muscle
Anatomy | Lower Limb
This month David highlights the tibialis anterior muscle. Learn where these lower leg muscles are…
ankle | foot | muscle
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Yoga Contributed to Healing from Pain and Injury
Yoga Survey
Based on our survey of over 2000 yoga practitioners, David shares practitioners’ experiences of contexts…
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What Are The Risks Of Hyperextending The Knees In Dandasana?
Anatomy | Lower Limb | Your Questions
This month David answers the question: What are the risks of hyperextending the knees in…
knee | knee pain
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Adjusting Standing Forward Bend: Where Is Your Intention?
Standing Postures | Yoga Adjustments | Yoga Postures
David discusses the key ideas for safely and effectively adjusting standing forward bend. Learn which…
forward bend
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The Soleus Muscles
Anatomy | Lower Limb
This month David highlights the soleus muscles. Learn where these lower leg muscles are found,…
ankle | muscle
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Is Yoga Safe? – Injury In Yoga
Yoga Injuries | Yoga Survey
In this article, David sums up the conversation on injury in yoga. He suggests a…
injury | pain
