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 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
Read a summary of negative experiences in yoga practice from our survey which collected data from over 2000 yoga practitioners.| 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
David deconstructs triangle and revolved triangle pose. Explore multiple intentions for these postures and gain insights into how to evolve your poses.| Yoganatomy
David deconstructs the anatomy of utthita hasta padangusthasana. Explore multiple intentions for this posture and gain insights into how to evolve it.| Yoganatomy
Recent research evaluates physical effort needed to do common standing yoga postures and explains how that effort compares to walking.| 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
You might struggle to get the hands to touch in gomukhasana if proportions, bone shape, or scapula mobility are an issue.| Yoganatomy
Baddha konasana lengthens the adductors and can help balance the tension between the tissues on the inside and outside of your thighs.| Yoganatomy
The activation of the gluteal muscles in the lifted leg of half moon and warrior three yoga poses was high to very high.| 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