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
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
Most respondents reported experiencing hands-on adjustments as “Very Helpful” and did not report getting injured while receiving an adjustment. A small percentage of respondents reported an injury while being adjusted,| Yoganatomy
Based on our survey of over 2000 yoga practitioners, learn about practitioners' knee injuries in yoga and in lotus-type poses.| Yoganatomy
Pasasana is a challenging twist posture that incorporates a bind around both legs from a squat base position.| Yoganatomy
David deconstructs the anatomy of utthita hasta padangusthasana. Explore multiple intentions for this posture and gain insights into how to evolve it.| Yoganatomy
In this Muscle of the Month article, David Keil presents the quadriceps group of muscles, describing where they are located, what actions they perform, how they relate to yoga postures, and how and why they can become injured.| Yoganatomy
Consider why we want to put the sit bones down in marichyasana A, B, C, and D and learn why our leg proportions can make that unlikely.| Yoganatomy
In this Muscle of the Month article David Keil focusses on the very powerful hamstring group, describing their anatomy, how they are used in yoga, and explaining in detail the causes, symptoms and treatment of hamstring injuries.| Yoganatomy
In this article, David explores the anatomy of marichyasana D. Understand the intentions for this posture and how to evolve it.| Yoganatomy
In this part of the series we move forward from chaturanga into upward facing dog and take a look at all those compensations by the shoulders and feet! It all comes down to one simple thing.| Yoganatomy
Dive into the anatomical components of a backbend and learn why and how to set yourself up for comfortable and safe backbending.| Yoganatomy
Base yoga alignment intentions and verbal cues on sound anatomical concepts and apply them individually to each person’s specific situation.| Yoganatomy
Should the knees go past the ankle or toes? We hear this all the time in yoga classes but why is it true, or why should we even worry about this? Find out!| Yoganatomy
Baddha konasana lengthens the adductors and can help balance the tension between the tissues on the inside and outside of your thighs.| Yoganatomy
In part 1 of this mini-series deconstructing one of the most universal aspects of yoga, the sun salutation, David Keil examines the anatomical aspects of the standing posture and how subtle variations can provide more grounding.| Yoganatomy
Learn where the adductor muscle group is located in the body, what their actions are, and how we use them in yoga practice.| Yoganatomy
