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
Yoga twisting with disk herniations is this month's question. Get some guidelines for how to approach yoga twisting with a herniated disk.| Yoganatomy
This yoga anatomy article from David Keil takes an in-depth look at trigger points, explaining what they are, their typical symptoms, how to eliminate them, and how essential they are in diagnosing chronic or recurring pain.| Yoganatomy
David Keil's Muscle of the Month article closely examines the deltoid muscle: Where does it attach? What actions does it perform? How is it used in yoga postures? What are the causes of deltoid strain or injury?| Yoganatomy
In part 2 of this mini-series, David Keil examines a seemingly simple aspect of the sun salutation, raising the arms above the head, looking at the anatomical movements involved and potential problems that can occur.| Yoganatomy
In part 3 of this series we explore the forward fold in Sun Salutations. Not as simple and obvious as you think!| 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
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 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
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
Check out Part 4 of the Sun Salutation Series and explore the seemingly simple - Look Up Position.| Yoganatomy
In this yoga anatomy article, David Keil takes an in-depth look at the issue of scoliosis: what it is, what causes it, and how we can work with it in yoga to slow down and even reverse its progression.| Yoganatomy
What does Rhomboid mean? Where does it attach? What actions does it do? Read on to find out.| 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