In this part of the series we move forward from chaturanga into upward facing dog and take a look at all those compensations by the shoulders and feet! It all comes down to one simple thing.| Yoganatomy
Triceps brachii muscle: Learn where it attaches. Find out what actions it does. Which yoga postures is it involved in?| Yoganatomy
Rotator cuff - Here are all of the articles on yoga anatomy that are related to the rotator cuff muscles that we've written so far.| Yoganatomy
In part 6 of the Sun Salutation series we take a closer look at the landing and lowering down into chaturanga dandasana after jumping or stepping back.| Yoganatomy
This month, David answers the question: Should we jump into plank or chaturanga position? David describes the difference between these two movements and explains why either could be the right choice, depending on the situation.| Yoganatomy
Based on our survey of over 2000 yoga practitioners, learn about experiences with shoulder injuries in yoga and chaturanga injury.| Yoganatomy
Chaturanga dandasana, or low plank, is difficult for many yoga practitioners. Learn the fundamental principles for doing this pose properly.| Yoganatomy
Research on muscle activity in standing yoga postures shows that stabilizing the ankle is important for maintaining standing balance poses.| Yoganatomy
The transverse abdominis muscles: Learn where these abdominal muscles are found, what they do, and what yoga postures use them.| Yoganatomy
This months muscle is serratus anterior - A very important stabilizer of the scapula!| Yoganatomy
Learn why maintaining the right balance of tension among the rotator cuff muscles can help prevent shoulder pain in yoga.| Yoganatomy
The unique external and internal oblique muscles: Learn where to find them, what they do, and what yoga postures use them.| Yoganatomy