Yoga twisting with disk herniations is this month's question. Get some guidelines for how to approach yoga twisting with a herniated disk.| 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
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
Learn a great way to stretch the quadriceps. Find out how to use a modified virasana to prepare for doing backbends.| Yoganatomy
The shape, orientation, and spacing of the vertebrae in the lumbar spine affect our ability to back bend, forward bend, and twist.| 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
Understand how to decide when beginning to add poses in the Ashtanga intermediate series is right for you.| Yoganatomy
My technique for doing a backbend without pinching the lumbar spine is to stretch the hip flexors right before backbending.| Yoganatomy