Our research on injury in yoga provides information to empower yoga practitioners and teachers to make informed decisions on yoga and risk.| 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 their experiences with low back injuries in yoga.| Yoganatomy
A complete and detailed breakdown of the shoulder joint, shoulder girdle, how and when shoulder pain or injuries occur, and what you can do about it.| Yoganatomy
Ashtanga yoga is a flowing yoga style rooted in the vinyāsa krama practices of Krishnamacharya. It's adaptable to all levels of students.| 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
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
This month, David answers the question: Should we jump into plank or chaturanga position? David describes the difference between these two movements and explains why either could be the right choice, depending on the situation.| Yoganatomy
Based on our survey of over 2000 yoga practitioners, learn about experiences with shoulder injuries in yoga and chaturanga injury.| Yoganatomy
There is not one right alignment in chaturanga. Learn why some common cues for alignment in chaturanga don't work for everyone.| Yoganatomy
Find out when and how practitioners modify their Ashtanga yoga practice based on our survey of more than 900 people.| 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 why maintaining the right balance of tension among the rotator cuff muscles can help prevent shoulder pain in yoga.| Yoganatomy
Learn why developing strength in serratus anterior and shoulder girdle stability is important whether you land in chaturanga or plank.| Yoganatomy