Pectoralis Major Muscle Its Attachments and Actions - Yoganatomy
This month's muscle is Pectoralis major. We'll take a look at where is attaches in the body, what actions it does, and how it comes into play in our yoga practice.| Yoganatomy
This month's muscle is Pectoralis major. We'll take a look at where is attaches in the body, what actions it does, and how it comes into play in our yoga practice.| Yoganatomy
David Keil's Muscle of the Month article closely examines the deltoid muscle: Where does it attach? What actions does it perform? How is it used in yoga postures? What are the causes of deltoid strain or injury?| 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
In this Muscle of the Month article David Keil focusses on the very powerful hamstring group, describing their anatomy, how they are used in yoga, and explaining in detail the causes, symptoms and treatment of hamstring injuries.| Yoganatomy
Check out Part 4 of the Sun Salutation Series and explore the seemingly simple - Look Up Position.| Yoganatomy
There is more than one way to jump back into high plank or chaturanga. Here we explore some of the differences and why you might do one over the other.| Yoganatomy
Triceps brachii muscle: Learn where it attaches. Find out what actions it does. Which yoga postures is it involved in?| Yoganatomy
A quick reminder of the attachments and functions of this very popular muscle... It can be a pain in the neck if you know what I mean!| Yoganatomy
Find out why the primary series of Ashtanga is not really about forward bending, but is actually an opportunity to open our hips.| Yoganatomy
Understand how to decide when beginning to add poses in the Ashtanga intermediate series is right for you.| Yoganatomy
Ashtanga Yoga- Here are all of the articles on yoga anatomy that are related to Ashtanga Yoga that we've written so far. Learn techniques to help practice.| 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
This months muscle is serratus anterior - A very important stabilizer of the scapula!| Yoganatomy
