David Keil considers the anatomical structure and movement involved when sitting in padmasana, or lotus posture, why there can be pain or discomfort, and how to eliminate this for the purposes of yoga or meditation.| Yoganatomy
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
David Keil revisits the issue of sit bone pain in this yoga anatomy article and discusses which trigger points and muscles could be contributing to the pain. It's not always about the hamstrings!| Yoganatomy
Wondering what the benefits of doing yoga are? Over 2000 people participated in our survey and these are the benefits they reported!| Yoganatomy
Observing yoga students before adjusting or assisting them in a yoga posture is critical to making good decisions about offering adjustments.| 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
In this question of the month a student asked why there is such an emphasis on forward bending and stretching the hamstrings in modern yoga. You'll have to watch the video for my answer.| Yoganatomy
Check out Part 4 of the Sun Salutation Series and explore the seemingly simple - Look Up Position.| Yoganatomy
In part 6 of the Sun Salutation series we take a closer look at the landing and lowering down into chaturanga dandasana after jumping or stepping back.| 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
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