Yoga twisting with disk herniations is this month's question. Get some guidelines for how to approach yoga twisting with a herniated disk.| Yoganatomy
Ashtanga practitioners report on how their practice did or didn’t change during 2020, the first year of the covid-19 pandemic.| Yoganatomy
Should you do other exercise besides yoga? Find out why yoga offers some kinds of exercise benefits, but not others.| Yoganatomy
In part 3 of this series we explore the forward fold in Sun Salutations. Not as simple and obvious as you think!| Yoganatomy
Long-term yoga practice positively affected aspects of physical health such as flexibility and cardiopulmonary function.| Yoganatomy
Researchers suggest that yoga affects brain structure and function. Yoga practitioners had greater hippocampus tissue volume and prefrontal cortex activity.| Yoganatomy
In this question of the month a student asked why there is such an emphasis on forward bending and stretching the hamstrings in modern yoga. You'll have to watch the video for my answer.| Yoganatomy
Learn a great way to stretch the quadriceps. Find out how to use a modified virasana to prepare for doing backbends.| Yoganatomy
You might struggle to get the hands to touch in gomukhasana if proportions, bone shape, or scapula mobility are an issue.| Yoganatomy
Long-term yoga practitioners perceived physical, mental, spiritual, and social benefits from their yoga practice.| Yoganatomy
A recent review paper shares several models for how embodiment through yoga postures could reduce perception of stress and help us cope.| Yoganatomy
A pilot research study suggests that vinyasa yoga may help support some aspects of cardiovascular health. Further research is warranted.| Yoganatomy
Ever wonder how you can avoid overworking the upper trapezius in your yoga practice? One of the keys is to stabilize the scapulae.| Yoganatomy
My technique for doing a backbend without pinching the lumbar spine is to stretch the hip flexors right before backbending.| Yoganatomy
The review study we summarized here suggests that most, if not all, types of yoga will potentially reduce the negative effects of stress.| Yoganatomy
Learning to bind Marichyasana C, like other seated bound twists, requires establishing a stable base, before reaching the arm to bind.| Yoganatomy
Yoga improved balance compared to a control group in the study we summarize here. Good balance is important for aging well.| Yoganatomy