Learn why yin yoga and Ashtanga are not mutually exclusive. Use your breathing to cultivate different qualities in your Ashtanga practice.| Yoganatomy
David explains why breathing in twists can feel so challenging! Learn how you can evolve your twists and breathe easier.| Yoganatomy
Should you do other exercise besides yoga? Find out why yoga offers some kinds of exercise benefits, but not others.| Yoganatomy
In this article David Keil attempts to explain what happens anatomically when we engage mula bandha, which muscles are involved, and how this is related to the breath and the more subtle, esoteric aspects of bandha control.| Yoganatomy
David Keil concludes his 3-part study of the bandhas in yoga, by discussing how breathing leads to bandhas, what happens anatomically when we breathe and engage the bandhas, and how this knowledge can transform our practice.| Yoganatomy
Recent research suggests that we can use yoga to manage anxiety. Further research is needed to discover what practices were most effective.| Yoganatomy
Learn why aging doesn't have to stop anyone from doing an Ashtanga practice, and find out how practice changes as we age.| Yoganatomy
Recent research shows that the parasympathetic nervous system contributes to increased heart rate variability at low breathing rates in yoga.| Yoganatomy
Research suggests pranayama, or yogic breathing, may improve asthma symptoms and quality of life for asthma sufferers.| Yoganatomy
Researchers suggest that the breathing techniques are one mechanism that makes yoga work by stimulating the vagal nerve.| Yoganatomy
Understand how to decide when beginning to add poses in the Ashtanga intermediate series is right for you.| Yoganatomy
The bandhas can be understood as a multilayered concept including physical, energetic, metaphorical aspects and as an object of meditation.| Yoganatomy
Recent research evaluated the effects of two pranayama techniques. Researchers found the pranayama techniques did not cool the body.| Yoganatomy
Pranayama affects our physiology in many positive ways. Learn how yogic breathing practices may affect us from this recent research study.| Yoganatomy
Our breathing technique in Ashtanga may sometimes increase our sympathetic response in the short term, but ideally, we work towards balance.| Yoganatomy
Is there a right and a wrong way to breathe during yoga practice? What's the difference between good breathing and bad breathing? David Keil addresses these questions in this detailed yoga anatomy article.| Yoganatomy
Balancing effort and ease is a critical part of your yoga practice. Here are tips to determine if you're working too hard in your practice.| Yoganatomy