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
It's time to start exploring the spine and what it means to you. In this article we lay the foundation of learning about the spine.| 3D Muscle Lab
The review study we summarized here suggests that yoga helps maintain balance, may reduce falls, and may support long-term bone health.| Yoganatomy
David explains why breathing in twists can feel so challenging! Learn how you can evolve your twists and breathe easier.| Yoganatomy
Twisting in yoga is a whole-body movement. A twist in yoga involves the pelvis and spine and often even the legs and shoulders.| Yoganatomy
Based on our survey of over 2000 yoga practitioners, learn about their experiences with low back injuries in yoga.| Yoganatomy
Our SI joint page includes information on the anatomy, function, dysfunction and relationship of the SI joint to yoga practice.| Yoganatomy
Openness in the hip flexors is one important key to avoiding low back pain in urdhva dhanurasana. Find out how to stretch them!| Yoganatomy
Dive into the anatomical components of a backbend and learn why and how to set yourself up for comfortable and safe backbending.| Yoganatomy
Learn why back pain in backbending can be related to overworking backbends, technique, anatomical issues, as well as other variables.| Yoganatomy
Base yoga alignment intentions and verbal cues on sound anatomical concepts and apply them individually to each person’s specific situation.| Yoganatomy
An exploration of the psoas major and iliacus muscles. Learn about iliopsoas function, dysfunction, and when to stretch or strengthen.| Yoganatomy
My technique for doing a backbend without pinching the lumbar spine is to stretch the hip flexors right before backbending.| Yoganatomy