What does Latissimus Dorsi mean? Where does it attach? What actions does it do? Read on to find out.| Yoganatomy
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
In this Muscle of the Month article, David Keil presents the quadriceps group of muscles, describing where they are located, what actions they perform, how they relate to yoga postures, and how and why they can become injured.| Yoganatomy
A complete and detailed breakdown of the shoulder joint, shoulder girdle, how and when shoulder pain or injuries occur, and what you can do about it.| Yoganatomy
Muscle contraction in yoga is more complex than you'd think. Learn the difference between concentric and eccentric muscle contractions.| Yoganatomy
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
Sun Salutations - Here are articles on yoga anatomy that are related to sun salutations. This is a series that explains the movements of sun salutations.| Yoganatomy
Tight hip flexors affect posture in many ways. They can affect movement in daily activities, sports, and our yoga practice.| Yoganatomy
Backbend - Here are all of the articles on yoga anatomy that are related to backbend that we've written so far. Keep your backbends feeling good.| Yoganatomy
Learn a great way to stretch the quadriceps. Find out how to use a modified virasana to prepare for doing backbends.| Yoganatomy
The shape, orientation, and spacing of the vertebrae in the lumbar spine affect our ability to back bend, forward bend, and twist.| Yoganatomy
Openness in the hip flexors is one important key to avoiding low back pain in urdhva dhanurasana. Find out how to stretch them!| Yoganatomy
Learn why back pain in backbending can be related to overworking backbends, technique, anatomical issues, as well as other variables.| Yoganatomy
Triceps brachii muscle: Learn where it attaches. Find out what actions it does. Which yoga postures is it involved in?| Yoganatomy
Chaturanga dandasana, or low plank, is difficult for many yoga practitioners. Learn the fundamental principles for doing this pose properly.| 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
A healthy knee joint is important in yoga. Take an in-depth look and find out how to take care of your knees while doing 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
An exploration of the psoas major and iliacus muscles. Learn about iliopsoas function, dysfunction, and when to stretch or strengthen.| 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
The unique external and internal oblique muscles: Learn where to find them, what they do, and what yoga postures use them.| Yoganatomy
Learn where the adductor muscle group is located in the body, what their actions are, and how we use them in yoga practice.| Yoganatomy
Learn why serratus anterior is often the key muscle that you need to strengthen in order to maintain a handstand.| Yoganatomy