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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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
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SI Joint Pain In Warrior 1: How Should I Work With It?
Yoga Postures | Your Questions
This month David answers the question: How should I work with SI joint pain in…
SI joint | back pain
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What Are Our Intentions In Parsvottanasana?
Yoga Postures
David breaks down parsvottanasana or intense side-stretching pose. Learn what components allow or restrict movement…
ashtanga yoga | primary series | technique
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The Gastrocnemius Muscles
Anatomy | Lower Limb
This month David highlights the gastrocnemius muscles. Learn where these lower leg muscles are found,…
muscle
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What’s Driving Yoga Injuries?
Yoga Injuries | Yoga Survey
Based on our survey of over 2000 yoga practitioners, David shares practitioners’ experiences of yoga…
injury
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Should We Jump Into Plank Or Chaturanga Position?
Yoga Postures | Your Questions
This month, David answers the question: Should we jump into plank or chaturanga position? David…
chaturanga | jump back | shoulders | technique
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How Do You Create A Strong Yoga Practice?
Yoga
In this post, David answers the question: how do I create a strong yoga practice?…
technique
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Internal and External Intercostal Muscles
Anatomy | Torso
This month David is highlighting the internal and external intercostal muscles. Take a look at…
breath | muscle
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Yoga Injuries: When Do They Happen?
Yoga Injuries | Yoga Survey
Based on our survey of over 2000 yoga practitioners, David shares practitioners’ experiences with types…
injury
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How Do I Work With A Long Torso And Short Femurs In Yoga?
Your Questions
This month, David responds to the question: How do I work with a long torso…
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What Are Our Intentions In Standing Wide-legged Forward Bend?
Yoga Postures
David breaks down variations of standing wide-legged forward bend. Learn what components allow or restrict…
ashtanga yoga | primary series | technique
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The Erector Spinae Muscles
Anatomy | Torso
This month David is highlighting the erector spinae muscles. Take a look at where these…
back pain | core | muscle
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How Do I Fix A Flat Back In Poses Like Garbha Pindasana?
Yoga Postures | Your Questions
This month David answers the question: How do I fix a flat back in poses…
ashtanga yoga | primary series
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Low Back Injuries In Yoga: What Are Practitioners Experiencing?
Yoga Injuries | Yoga Survey
When are yoga practitioners most at risk for low back injuries? David reports on the…
SI joint | back pain | backbend | forward bend | twist
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Diaphragm Muscle
Anatomy | Torso
This month David is highlighting the diaphragm muscle. Take a look at where this very…
breath | muscle
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A Reality Check On The SI Joint In Yoga
Anatomy | Yoga
Our SI joint page includes information on the anatomy of the SI joint, including a…
SI joint | nutation
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Is Shoulder Range of Motion Restricting My Handstands And Arm Balances?
Yoga Postures | Your Questions
This month, David answers the question: Is shoulder rotation restricting my handstands and arm balances?…
handstand | shoulders
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Transverse Abdominis Muscle
Anatomy | Torso
This month David is highlighting the transverse abdominis muscle. Take a look at where this…
core | muscle
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How Do You Know When to Add Poses in the Ashtanga Intermediate Series?
Yoga | Yoga Postures
How do you know when it’s time to add poses in the Ashtanga intermediate series?…
ashtanga yoga | technique
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Should I Be Opening My Knees for Lotus?
Yoga Postures | Your Questions
This month, David answers a question about whether you should open your knees for lotus?…
lotus | padmasana
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Rectus Abdominis Muscle
Anatomy | Torso
This month David is highlighting the rectus abdominis muscles. Take a look at where these…
core | muscle
