David explains why breathing in twists can feel so challenging! Learn how you can evolve your twists and breathe easier.| Yoganatomy
Twisting in yoga is a whole-body movement. A twist in yoga involves the pelvis and spine and often even the legs and shoulders.| Yoganatomy
Anatomically, find out which muscles are key for initiating the challenging lift up and jump back transition in vinyasa styles of yoga.| Yoganatomy
Dive into the anatomical components of a backbend and learn why and how to set yourself up for comfortable and safe backbending.| Yoganatomy
There is not one right alignment in chaturanga. Learn why some common cues for alignment in chaturanga don't work for everyone.| 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
The research study we summarize here, suggests that yoga asana practice improves muscle endurance not just muscle strength.| Yoganatomy
The research study we summarize here suggests that muscle activation is greater during dynamic yoga transitions than during static poses.| Yoganatomy
Breathing with the diaphragm is practically the only choice. What are the alternatives? Good versus bad? Chest versus belly?| Yoganatomy
Learning to bind Marichyasana C, like other seated bound twists, requires establishing a stable base, before reaching the arm to bind.| Yoganatomy