In this Muscle of the Month article David Keil takes an in-depth look at one of the quadriceps, the rectus femoris, explaining its form and function, how it is used in yoga, and the causes and symptoms of potential strain or injury.| Yoganatomy
Our SI joint page includes information on the anatomy, function, dysfunction and relationship of the SI joint to yoga practice.| Yoganatomy
David Keil's article demonstrates there's more to engaging uddiyana bandha than you might first think. He strives to unite both the physical and energetic aspects of uddiyana and explains which muscle is related to this bandha.| Yoganatomy
Tight hip flexors affect posture in many ways. They can affect movement in daily activities, sports, and our yoga practice.| Yoganatomy
The shape, orientation, and spacing of the vertebrae in the lumbar spine affect our ability to back bend, forward bend, and twist.| Yoganatomy
Research on muscle activity in standing yoga postures shows that stabilizing the ankle is important for maintaining standing balance poses.| Yoganatomy
This month we highlight the gluteus maximus muscle. Find out where it is, what it does, and how it relates to your yoga practice.| Yoganatomy
The adductor magnus is sometimes referred to as the 4th hamstring. Find out why and how it may be related to sit bone pain.| Yoganatomy
In part 1 of this mini-series deconstructing one of the most universal aspects of yoga, the sun salutation, David Keil examines the anatomical aspects of the standing posture and how subtle variations can provide more grounding.| Yoganatomy
Learn about the many complex sources of low back pain and get some direction for working with low back pain in yoga practice.| Yoganatomy
In this Muscle of the Month anatomy article, David Keil studies the gluteus minimus, explaining why it is so called, where it attaches, which yoga postures use and stretch it, and how it can relate to injury.| Yoganatomy
This month we highlight the gluteus medius muscle. We tell you where it is, what it does, and how it relates to your yoga practice.| Yoganatomy
The activation of the gluteal muscles in the lifted leg of half moon and warrior three yoga poses was high to very high.| Yoganatomy
Yoga and stretching both increase our flexibility. However, while increased flexibility is a benefit of yoga, it's not the main purpose.| Yoganatomy
Yoga improved balance compared to a control group in the study we summarize here. Good balance is important for aging well.| Yoganatomy
