In this article David Keil considers the part our physical patterns play in helping us better understand how our yoga practice can lead to self-knowledge.| Yoganatomy
Yoga positively improved some aspects of heart arrhythmia and some secondary effects, like decreased anxiety and depression.| Yoganatomy
Yoga experience had a limited effect on heart rate variability, but it contributed generally to balancing the nervous system in this study.| Yoganatomy
David discusses why we open our hips in yoga and lengthen our hamstrings. He explains that open hips are important for sitting comfortably in meditation.| Yoganatomy
Ashtanga yoga is a flowing yoga style rooted in the vinyāsa krama practices of Krishnamacharya. It's adaptable to all levels of students.| Yoganatomy
There seem to be psychological benefits of yoga. Effects of yoga are likely specific to style and emphasis in each yoga practice.| Yoganatomy
David shares what he considers to be the signs that you are ready to add the next pose.| Yoganatomy
Find out when and how practitioners modify their Ashtanga yoga practice based on our survey of more than 900 people.| 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
Research suggests pranayama, or yogic breathing, may improve asthma symptoms and quality of life for asthma sufferers.| Yoganatomy
Belly breathing and breathing with bandha create different qualities. Learn why that technique is for yoga practice, not daily life.| Yoganatomy
The bandhas can be understood as a multilayered concept including physical, energetic, metaphorical aspects and as an object of meditation.| Yoganatomy
We have the data extracted and there are some interesting gems inside of it! We are just getting started but this post lays the foundation of the data collected!| Yoganatomy
Yoga styles differed in the particular components included in classes and the percentage of class time allocated to each aspect of yoga.| Yoganatomy
The research study we summarize here, suggests that yoga asana practice improves muscle endurance not just muscle strength.| Yoganatomy
Pranayama affects our physiology in many positive ways. Learn how yogic breathing practices may affect us from this recent research study.| Yoganatomy
Long-term Ashtanga practitioners typically practice consistently at home, rarely watch videos of Ashtanga, and focus on the subtle aspects.| Yoganatomy
Breathing with the diaphragm is practically the only choice. What are the alternatives? Good versus bad? Chest versus belly?| Yoganatomy
Drishti practice incorporates focusing your external gaze on a fixed point with the intention of also holding your mental focus on that point.| Yoganatomy