In this anatomy article David Keil studies the headstand posture in yoga, the effects of changing your hand and shoulder positions, and what is actually happening from an anatomical perspective.| Yoganatomy
David deconstructs the anatomy of utthita hasta padangusthasana. Explore multiple intentions for this posture and gain insights into how to evolve it.| 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
Dive into the anatomical components of a backbend and learn why and how to set yourself up for comfortable and safe backbending.| Yoganatomy
Based on our survey of over 2000 yoga practitioners, learn about experiences with shoulder injuries in yoga and chaturanga injury.| Yoganatomy
A plateau in yoga may be just a slow change. Be patient, consider a new approach, and reconsider what progress in yoga means.| Yoganatomy
Learn why maintaining the right balance of tension among the rotator cuff muscles can help prevent shoulder pain in yoga.| Yoganatomy
Muscles can shake in yoga when many individual muscle cells use up their ATP before other muscle cells are refueled and ready to contract.| Yoganatomy
Consistent yoga practice, without doing too much too soon, can help you manage your energy in yoga and make practice sustainable.| Yoganatomy