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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An Anatomical Breakdown Of Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana
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?
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?
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
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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…
